On February 1, 2008, the U.S. Government
will increase its fees for certain U.S. citizen passport
services. For adult applicants renewing a passport, the
total fee will increase to $75. For first-time applicants
age 16 and over, the total fee will increase to $100. The
fee for minors under 16 years of age will be $85.
Effective February 1, 2008, passport applicants
who are U.S. citizen minors under the age of 16 must appear
personally with their parents to establish identity, proof
of citizenship and proof of relationship. For parental application
permission, both parents must appear together and sign,
or one parent may appear to sign and submit the other parent’s
notarized statement, or one parent may appear, sign, and
submit primary evidence of sole authority. Minors age 16
and 17 may apply in person with their own identification,
but for security reasons, parental consent may be required.
If your child does not have identification of their own,
a parent will be required to accompany the child and present
identification.
Please refer to the Department of State’s
website at www.travel.state.gov
for complete information on all new requirements, including
downloadable revised forms that must be used as of February
1, and the U.S. Embassy website for complete U.S. passport
application instructions.
Americans traveling abroad should
regularly monitor the U.S. Embassy’s website and the
U.S. Department of State's travel website at www.travel.state.gov,
where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, and
Travel Alerts can be found. The U.S. Embassy also encourages
U.S. citizens to review to "A Safe Trip Abroad,"
found at http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/safety/safety_1747.html,
which includes valuable security information for those both
living and traveling abroad. In addition to information
on the Internet, travelers may obtain up-to-date information
on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free
in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and Canada on
a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.
Citizens living and residing in Uruguay are advised to register
their presence in the country through the U.S. Department
of State's automated online registration system, https://travelregistration.state.gov.
U.S. citizens may also contact the Consular Section at the
U.S. Embassy via e-mail or by calling (598-2) 418-7777 from 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM.
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