The United Kingdom has announced plans to introduce new passport application fees effective from April 10, 2025.
In a statement on Thursday, the UK Home Office said the proposed fee adjustments, subject to parliamentary approval, aim to support a self-sustaining system and reduce reliance on general taxation.
Under the new structure, the fee for a standard online application within the UK will increase from £88.50 to £94.50 for adults and from £57.50 to £61.50 for children. Fees for postal applications will also rise, from £100 to £107 for adults and from £69 to £74 for children.
Applicants using the premium one-day service within the UK will see an increase from £207.50 to £222 for adults and from £176.50 to £189 for children.
For overseas applicants, standard online application fees will increase from £101 to £108 for adults and from £65.50 to £70 for children. Standard paper applications made from overseas will rise from £112.50 to £120.50 for adults and from £77 to £82.50 for children.
The Home Office stated that passport fees contribute to processing costs, consular support overseas, and border control, emphasizing that the government does not profit from the charges.
Applicants were advised to submit their applications well ahead of their travel plans. The Home Office noted that in 2024, 99.7% of standard UK applications were processed within three weeks, provided no additional information was required.
