UK To Increase Passport Fees from April 10 The United Kingdom has publicised plans to introduce new fees for passport applications starting from April 10, 2025.
In a statement on Thursday, the UK Home Office disclosed the fee enlarge, which is subject to approval by the parliament, aims to help move towards a self-sustaining system, reducing its reliance on funding from general taxation.
According to the proposals, the fee for a stint online application made from within the UK will rise from £88.50 to £94.50 for adults and £57.50 to £61.50 for children.
Postal applications will likewise see an increase, from £100 to £107 for adults and £69 to £74 for children.
The premium service (one day) application fee made from within the UK will rise from £207.50 to £222 for adults and £176.50 to £189 for children.
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Overseas appliers will further face augmented fees, with grade online applications rising from £101 to £108 for adults and £65.50 to £70 for children.
“The fee for a ratio online application when applying from overseas for an UK passport will rise from £101 to £108 for adults and £65.50 to £70 for children,” the statement reads.
“Overseas degree paper applications will enlarge from £112.50 to £120.50 for adults and £77 to £82.50 for children.”
The UK government noted that it does not make any profit from passport application fees, which contribute to the cost of processing applications, consular encouragement overseas, and border control.
The Home Office forewarned appliers to submit their applications well in advance of their travel dates.
“In 2024, 99.7% of pitch applications from the UK were processed within three weeks, provided no subjunctive information was required,” the Home Office revealed.
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Published 3/20/2025