How Much is a Passport Book Cost?
Passports are essential documents for foreign traveler, yet the costs can add up quickly. Recently, passport book costs have increased but exact costs vary depending on factors like service provider type (such as large book vs standard book), turnaround time required and more. There may also be other fees payable as part of applying for one; see State Department website for complete list.
As migrants seek their final destinations, many face various hurdles along their journeys. Some seek refuge from political instability – for instance in Cameroon’s conflict between Anglophone and Francophone populations – while others search for greater economic opportunity, as evidenced by migration in South Asia.
No matter the cause, international migration has become more challenging in recent months due to COVID-19 pandemic delays and crew shortages; while increased border security has prevented some migrants from entering their countries of origin. Many of these migrants have turned towards Latin America due to its closeness to home and less stringent visa laws as an avenue of escape. Interviews conducted with Panama-based migrants indicate this trend.