According to the American network, the average cost of obtaining passports in most countries of the world ranges between 100-160 dollars, stressing that this is a small price for many citizens.
The fees for the Lebanese passport are among the most expensive in the world, and it costs the Lebanese living inside the country regarding one million and 200 thousand Lebanese pounds (regarding $795), according to the General Directorate of Lebanese Public Security.
In return, Lebanese who renew their passports at their country’s consulates pay regarding $600.
The Syrian passport is also one of the most expensive in the world, although it is considered one of the least powerful.
According to the website of the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Syrians residing abroad will have to pay $300 to obtain a new passport, valid for only six years.
While holding a Syrian passport, valid for 10 years, will cost at least $600.
In contrast, the cost of renewing or extracting a Japanese passport is regarding 16,000 Japanese yen (regarding $125). A first-time adult US passport costs at least $165, while the renewal fee is $130.
It costs £75.50 (regarding $95 or €90) to get a British passport online.
For most Britons living abroad, the renewal will cost a fee of £106 (regarding $135 or €125).
On the other hand, the passport renewal process in Cuba, a country where it is difficult for its citizens to travel abroad, differs from the other passport renewal processes on this list.
According to the Cuban government, a new passport costs regarding 2,500 Cuban pesos (regarding $105) and has a validity of 6 years, but it must be renewed every two years to remain valid.
Each identification costs an additional 500 pesos, which means that the cost of holding a Cuban passport valid for 10 years is regarding 6,500 pesos (regarding $270).
A Swiss passport also costs around 145 Swiss francs (regarding $150 or 140 euros).
