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Passport Cards. Passports cards cost $30 for adults and $15 for persons under 18, plus a $25 execution fee for both adults and minors, according to the issuing agency, the U.S. Department of State, (travel.state.gov). Unlike passports, passport cards can be obtained on a same-day basis from regional passport agencies, listed on the site.
   The basic fee for an adult U.S. passport is $110 for a regular  passport or $30 for a passport card (onl â¦ y valid for land or sea  journeys to nearby countries).As of June 2014, a United States passport can cost between $15 to  $140, depending on the age of the recipient and other factors.very country sets their own standards as â¦ to how long the passport will be valid for and how much is costs to get one. Currently, Canada passports are valid for five years for adults and children over 3, for children under 3; the passport is valid for 3 years.