UK Passport Fee Increase In April 2025: What You Should Know

The UK government has confirmed an upcoming increase in passport application fees, set to take effect on April 10, 2025. These fee adjustments, awaiting parliamentary approval, will impact both domestic and overseas applicants, covering online and paper applications for adults and children alike.

Updated Passport Application Costs in the UK and Overseas

According to the UK Home Office, the revised fees aim to maintain a self-sustaining passport service without depending on taxpayer funding. The department clarified that these charges do not generate government profits but are essential for operational efficiency.

Higher Fees for Domestic Passport Applications

From April 10, 2025, standard online passport applications submitted from within the UK will see price increases:

Adult passport fees will rise from £88.50 to £94.50.
Child passport fees will increase from £57.50 to £61.50.

Paper applications, which generally cost more than online submissions, will also become more expensive:

Adult passport (postal application): £100 → £107
Child passport (postal application): £69 → £74

Premium Service Price Hikes

For those requiring expedited passport issuance, the Premium One-Day Service will also experience fee increases:

Adult premium service: £207.50 → £222
Child premium service: £176.50 → £189

This service remains available for urgent passport needs within the UK.

Increased Fees for Overseas Applications

Individuals applying from outside the UK will also face price adjustments:

Standard online adult passport application: £101 → £108
Standard online child passport application: £65.50 → £70

Paper-based applications from abroad will also become costlier:

Adult postal application: £112.50 → £120.50
Child postal application: £77 → £82.50

Reasoning Behind the Price Adjustments

The UK Home Office justified these increases as a necessary measure to ensure the sustainability of the passport system. The fees contribute to several essential services, including:

Processing passport applications efficiently.
Providing consular support to UK citizens overseas.
Maintaining effective border security operations.

In 2024, 99.7% of standard UK passport applications were processed within three weeks, provided that no further documentation was required. The government continues to recommend early application submissions to avoid potential travel disruptions.

Government Regulations on Passport Fees

These pricing adjustments align with HM Treasury guidelines, which regularly assess passport fees to ensure they accurately reflect operational costs and service demands.

For official details and updates, visit the UK Home Office’s official website here.

For additional insights, refer to the BBC’s report on UK government policy.

For further details, check the UK Parliament’s official publication on government policies here.