The UK government has announced that the application fee for an online passport is set to rise to over £100 for the first time this April. This change will see passport application fees increase by 8%.
Passport fees increased by 9% in February 2023 and a further 7% rise in April 2024.
How much will UK passport fees cost?
Under the new proposals, which are subject to approval by Parliament, the price for online passport applications in the UK would rise from £94.50 to £102 for adults, and £61.50 to £66.50 for children. As for paper applications, these would cost more, priced at £115.50 for adults and £80 for children.
Expedited premium services, such as the one-day service, cost approximately £239.50, rising from £222. These fees cover processing, consular support, and border security.
The fee for a standard online application when applying from overseas for a UK passport will rise from £108 to £116.50 for adults and £70 to £75.50 for children. Overseas standard paper applications will increase from £120.50 to £130 for adults and from £82.50 to £89 for children.
When will UK passport application fees increase?
Changes to passport application charges are expected to be introduced on 8 April, subject to approval from Parliament.
Why are passport application fees increasing?
The Home Office has said the 8% increase will help it “move towards a system that meets its costs through those who use it” and rely less on taxpayers.
The government does not make a profit from the cost of passport applications. The Home Office said the proposed fees “contribute to the cost of processing passport applications, consular support overseas, including for lost or stolen passports, and the cost of processing British citizens at UK borders”.
How to apply for a UK passport
The Home Office has advised customers to apply in good time before travelling. The standard passport renewal process normally take up to three weeks in the UK, if all the information requested is provided.
You can apply for a UK passport here.
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