The passport fees increased on 11th April 2024.
The increases (which are subject to parliamentary) include:
- 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 new fees are claimed to ensure that income from applications meets the cost of delivering passport and associated operations, reducing reliance on funding from general taxation. The government claims it does not make any profit from the cost of passport applications.
The 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. The increase is also to help to continue improving the services.
The new fees include those newly applying or renewing their passport.
Passports will usually be issued within 3 weeks if they are applying from within the UK but applicants are advised that they should apply in good time before travelling Apply online for a UK passport.
Passport fees are reviewed in line with His Majesty’s Treasury guidance Managing public money.
PAYadvice.UK 13/4/2024