The United Kingdom is set to introduce revised passport application fees starting April 10, 2025, pending parliamentary approval.
In a statement on Thursday, the UK Home Office explained that the proposed fee adjustments aim to reduce reliance on general taxation, moving toward a self-sustaining system.
Under the new structure, the cost of a standard online application submitted from within the UK will rise from £88.50 to £94.50 for adults and from £57.50 to £61.50 for children.
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Postal applications will also become more expensive, increasing from £100 to £107 for adults and from £69 to £74 for children.
Applicants opting for the premium one-day service will see fees rise from £207.50 to £222 for adults and from £176.50 to £189 for children.
For those applying from outside the UK, standard online application fees will go up from £101 to £108 for adults and from £65.50 to £70 for children.
Paper applications submitted from overseas will increase from £112.50 to £120.50 for adults and from £77 to £82.50 for children.
The government clarified that passport fees are not a source of profit but contribute to processing costs, consular services abroad, and border security.
The Home Office encouraged applicants to submit their requests well ahead of planned travel, noting that in 2024, 99.7% of standard applications from within the UK were processed within three weeks, provided no additional information was required.
