The UK Government has announced that it plans to increase the fees associated with passport applications.

These changes, which are subject to approval by parliament, are set to be introduced on Thursday, April 10.

See how much passport prices are set to increase in the UK

These are the proposed price changes for passport applications in the UK, according to the British Government.

  • Standard online applications made from within the UK will rise from £88.50 to £94.50 for adults and £57.50 to £61.50 for children.
  • Postal applications will increase from £100 to £107 for adults and £69 to £74 for children.
  • Premium Service (1 day) applications made from within in the UK will rise from £207.50 to £222 for adults and £176.50 to £189 for children.
  • Standard online applications from overseas will rise from £101 to £108 for adults and £65.50 to £70 for children.
  • Overseas standard paper applications will increase from £112.50 to £120.50 for adults and £77 to £82.50 for children.

When should I renew my passport?

Always check if your passport is valid before you book your next holiday. It’s just as important as booking flights or a hotel, because if it’s not up to scratch then you won’t be able to go.

You will need to renew your passport if:

How long does it take to renew a UK passport?

The wait time for renewing a UK passport is around three weeks. If you need your passport sooner, take a look at the passport fast-track service.

If the passport delays of 2022-23 have taught us anything, it’s to renew your passport as soon as you can. Make sure to check the expiry date and the date it was issued, as you can’t use a passport if it’s over 10 years old.