Government Confirms UK Passport Fees to Rise, Online Applications to Break £100 Threshold
The UK government has announced a significant increase to passport application fees, with the cost of a standard online adult application rising above £100 for the first time. The changes, published by the Home Office and HM Passport Office, are set to take effect from 8 April 2026, subject to parliamentary approval.
Under the new proposals:
A standard online passport application made within the UK will increase from £94.50 to £102 for adults, and from £61.50 to £66.50 for children.
Postal applications in the UK will rise to £115.50 for adults (from £107) and £80 for children (from £74).
The one‑day premium service will cost £239.50, up from £222.
For applications made from overseas, online adult fees will increase from £108 to £116.50, and children’s fees from £70 to £75.50.
Overseas paper applications will rise to £130 for adults (from £120.50) and £89 for children (from £82.50).
The Home Office says the roughly 8 % increase will help ensure the passport service recovers more of its costs from those who use it, reducing dependence on general taxation. Officials stressed that the fee changes do not generate profit but contribute towards processing applications, consular assistance overseas and border services.
Customers are advised to apply well in advance of travel plans, as standard processing for applications in the UK generally takes up to three weeks when all information is provided.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-fees-for-passport-applications