While consumer prices in the UK have increased by 24% from early 1998 to 2009, the price of a passport renewal increased by 269%.

In July 1989, the agency put together a study of 615 applications for passport renewal received from United States embassies and consulates.

Please note that this may mean that the processing time for a passport renewal can be up to 6-8 weeks.

Be aware that a passport renewal could take up to four weeks.

For passport renewal, fees are: one week, $35; 48 hours, $50.

The average non-urgent waiting time for passport renewal is six weeks.

Routine services such as passport renewals, added visa pages or notarials are not considered emergencies and are processed during regular business hours.

If you need a passport renewal, you can apply by mail.

Other essential information on visa requirements and passport renewals is also available by fax.

Adults who already have a fully valid passport book may pay a fee of $30 to apply for the card as a passport renewal.