From 11th April 2024, the UK government will introduce new passport fees for all applications made on and after this date, as announced by the Home Office and HM Passport Office on 20th March 2024.
The proposals, subject to parliamentary approval, include the following:
- A standard online application made from within the UK will rise to £88.50 for adults and £57.50 for children.
- A standard postal application will increase to £100.00 for adults and £69.00 for children.
- A standard online application when applying from overseas will rise to £101.00 for adults and £65.50 for children.
- A standard paper application when applying from overseas will increase to £112.50 for adults and £77.00 for children.
The increase aims to ensure that income from these applications better meets the cost of delivering passport and associated operations, reducing reliance on funding from general taxation, as stated by the government. The announcement also emphasises that “The government does not make any profit from the cost of passport applications.”
The new fees will contribute to the cost of processing passport applications, consular support overseas (including for lost or stolen passports), the cost of processing British citizens at UK borders, and to enable the government to continue improving its services.
Please note: the new fees apply to both new applicants and those renewing their passport. Typically, it takes up to 3 weeks for a passport to be issued if applied from within the UK, so it is advisable to apply in good time before travelling.
You can choose to apply online or by post. Currently it is £10.50 cheaper if you choose to apply online than by post.
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