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Major UK Passport Change with £102 Charge Coming Into Effect From Today
Adult online applications rise to £102, and the Home Office says standard passports will cost more than £100 for the first time.
- On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, the British Government implemented an 8% increase in passport fees, pushing standard online adult applications to £102 for the first time exceeding £100.
- The Home Office stated the new fees help move toward a system meeting its own costs, reducing reliance on general taxation. Officials emphasized the government does not make any profit from passport applications.
- Costs vary by service, with postal adult applications rising to £115.50 and child applications to £80. Premium one-day services from the UK now cost £239.50, while overseas online applications increased to £116.50 for adults.
- Tom Vaughan, travel insurance expert at Confused.com, warned travelers to check expiration dates early. "With prices of new passport applications rising above £100 for the first time, it's more important than ever to check when your passport expires," he said.
- Research indicates 43% of holidaymakers remain unaware that passports for EU travel must be issued within 10 years of departure. British nationals born on or before September 2, 1929, continue to qualify for free passport renewals.
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Major change to UK passports comes into effect today - what it means for you
Anyone needing a new British passport from today will notice an increase in prices as they come into effect.
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