The cost of applying for a new British passport is due to rise on 8 April 2026, so if you need to do so, then we recommend doing sooner rather than later to save a few quid.
The last rise was in April 2025. The proposals for an increase this year are still subject to approval by Parliament.
From 8 April 2026, the fee for a standard online application made from within the UK will rise from £94.50 to £102 for people 16 and over. The cost for children will rise from £61.50 to £66.50.
There will also be a price rise on postal applications, which will increase from £107 to £115.50 for adults and £74 to £80 for children.
The priciest option (applying from overseas) will also increase. If you're applying online, adults will now be charged £116.50 (up from £108), while for children the fee rises from £70 to £75.50. Paper applications will cost £130 for adults and £82.50 to £89 for children.
If you need your passport quicker, the Premium Service (1 day) application made from within the UK will rise by a steep £17.50 to £239.50 for adults and from £189 to £204 for children. (Note: Keep in mind that the 1-day Premium service is technically only for renewals. First-time child passports cannot use this service.)
The increase will apply to both new applications and passport renewals.
You can read more about the changes on the official Gov.uk website.
