The Labour government has introduced new passport application fees, with changes that officially came into force on 10 April 2025.
The Home Office has said the updated charges reflect ongoing efforts to ensure the passport system is funded by those who use it, rather than relying on general taxation.
Under the new structure, the cost of a standard online passport application made within the UK has increased from £88.50 to £94.50 for adults and from £57.50 to £61.50 for children.
For postal applications, the fee has risen from £100 to £107 for adults and from £69 to £74 for children.
Those opting for the Premium (1-day) service in the UK will now pay £222 (up from £207.50) for adults and £189 (up from £176.50) for children.
Applicants outside the UK will also see changes. A standard online application from overseas will now cost £108 for adults (up from £101) and £70 for children (up from £65.50).
Standard paper applications made from overseas will increase from £112.50 to £120.50 for adults and £77 to £82.50 for children.
In a statement, the government said:
“The new fees will help the Home Office to continue to move towards a system that meets its costs through those who use it, reducing reliance on funding from general taxation. The government does not make any profit from the cost of passport applications.”
They added that the fees contribute not only to passport processing but also to consular support overseas, including the handling of lost or stolen passports, and the cost of processing British citizens at UK borders.
The Home Office is advising all customers to apply in good time before travelling, especially during peak holiday seasons. In 2024, 99.7% of standard UK applications were processed within three weeks, provided no additional information was required.
Passport fees are reviewed in accordance with HM Treasury guidance.
