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UK Passport Fees to Rise Over £100 from April Pending Approval
The Home Office plans an 8% fee increase to help passport services become self-funded, marking the third consecutive year of rises after 7% in 2024 and 9% in 2023.
- The UK passport fees for adults and children are set to increase by 8% in April 2026, pending parliamentary approval.
- For adults, the cost of a standard online passport renewal will rise from £94.50 to £102, while children's fees will increase from £61.50 to £66.50.
- The Home Office stated that the price hike will help move towards a self-funding system relying less on taxpayers and cover processing costs, consular support, and managing British travellers at UK borders.
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The Independent (US)UK passport application fees could rise to over £100
The government will introduce new fees for passport applications from 8 April 2026, pending parliamentary approval.
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