To get expert advice on getting a passport and the debate between passport book vs. card, I spoke to one of Condé Nast Traveler’s Top Travel Specialists: Rachel Braylovsky of New York-based ...

The main differences between a U.S. passport book and a U.S. passport card are in their usage, size, and cost. Here's a breakdown as per the State Department: Passport book: ...

U.S. passport processing times are up again, ... Application fees cost $130 for a passport book, $30 for a passport card and $160 for both, according to the State Department.

While U.S. passports are valid for 10 years and allow visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 170 countries, ... The application fee for a passport book is $130, with a $35 acceptance fee.