UK Passport Fee Increase in April 2024

What changed in the new fee round

The UK government introduced higher passport charges in April 2024, with standard adult applications reaching up to around GBP100 depending on the application route. The rise follows an earlier increase in 2023, making this the second fee update in about 14 months. Authorities have said the pricing changes are intended to support the costs of the passport system.

Who is affected by the higher costs

The increase applies across common passport services, including adult and child applications, with differences between online and paper submissions and between domestic and overseas routes. Families applying for several passports at once may feel the impact most clearly because each applicant is charged separately. Anyone preparing a first passport, renewal, replacement, or child document should review the latest fee table before applying.

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How travellers should plan before booking

For travellers, the practical step is to include updated passport costs in trip budgets and avoid last-minute applications where possible. Applying early reduces pressure if extra checks are needed and helps avoid premium options that can cost more. If a passport is close to expiry, renewing well ahead of travel dates is usually the safest approach.