(CMR) The UK Government has increased passport fees for all applications since 2 February 2023. This increase also applies to overseas territories like the Cayman Islands.
This is the first time in 5 years that the cost of applying for a passport has increased, a release from the UK government said.
According to the release, the fee for a standard online application when applying from overseas for a UK passport will rise from £86.00 to £94.00 for adults and £56 to £61.00 for children. Overseas standard paper applications will increase from £95.50 to £104.50 for adults and £65.50 to £71.50 for children
The fee for a standard online application made from within the UK will rise from £75.50 to £82.50 for adults and £49 to £53.50 for children. Postal applications will increase from £85 to £93 for adults, and £58.50 to £64 for children
Priority service fees are being aligned so all customers will pay the same, the release stated.
The UK government said the new fees would help the Home Office move toward a system that meets its costs through those who use it, reducing reliance on funding from general taxation. The government does not make any profit from the cost of passport applications.
The fees will also contribute to the cost of processing passport applications, consular support overseas, including for lost or stolen passports, and the cost of processing British citizens at UK borders. The increase will also help enable the government to continue improving its services.
The new fees include those newly applying or renewing their passport.
Since January last year, over 95% of standard applications have been processed within 10 weeks, and customers are advised that they should apply in good time before travelling. Apply online for a UK passport.
- Fascinated
- Happy
- Sad
- Angry
- Bored
- Afraid