Passport fees increase for Brits from April.
The government initially said the new prices needed Parliament’s approval when it released the proposed costs.
Officials have now confirmed that prices will go up today.
Here are the new prices:
- Standard online application:
- For adults – £102 (previously £94.50)
- For children – £66.50 (previously £61.50)
- Standard postal application:
- For adults – £115.50 (previously £107)
- For children – £80 (previously £74)
- A Premium Service one day application made from the UK will cost £239.50 instead of £222.
- A standard online application from overseas will cost £116.50 for adults (previously £108) and £75.50 for children (previously £70).
- If you apply from overseas for a new standard passport by post you can expect the price to rise from £120.50 to £130 for adults and from £82.50 to £89 for children.
Why are passport fees going up?
The government said the new fees will help the Home Office move towards a system that covers its costs through those who use it rather than relying on funding from general taxation. The government does not make any profit from passport applications. The fees contribute to the cost of processing passport applications and consular support overseas including for lost or stolen passports and the cost of processing British citizens at UK borders.
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How long does it take to get a new passport?
The government asks Brits to apply for a passport in good time before travelling. It added that in 2026 where no further information was required 99.7% of standard applications from the UK were processed within three weeks.
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