If you need to apply for a new British passport or renew it, we recommend doing it sooner rather than later.
A price increase will begin on 10 April 2025, so you could save a few quid by doing it now.
Tthe cost of applying for a new British passport is due to rise on 10 April 2025, so if you need to do so, then we recommend doing it today or tomorrow to save a few quid.
The last rise was in April 2024 saw prices increase to £88.50 for a standard online application.
From 10 April 2025, the fee for a standard online application made from within the UK will rise £6 from £88.50 to £94.50 for people 16 and over. The cost for children will rise from £57.50 to £61.50
There will also be a price rise on postal applications, which will increase from £100 to £107 for adults and £69 to £74 for children.
The priciest option (applying from overseas) will also increase. If you're applying online, adults will now be charged £108, and it'll cost £70 for children, while paper applications will cost £120.50 for adults and £82.50 for children.
If you need your passport quicker, the Premium Service (1 day) application made from within in the UK will rise by a steep £14.50 to £222 for adults. It will cost £189 for children.
The increase will apply to both new applications and passport renewals.
You can read more about the changes on the official Gov.uk website.
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