UK Passport Fees Increase (April 8, 2026): What You Need to Pay Now
As of April 8, 2026, the Home Office has officially increased the cost of all British passport services. For the first time in history, the cost of an adult online application has crossed the £100 mark.
The government has stated that these above-inflation increases are necessary to make the passport service "fully self-financing" and to fund increased border security measures.
2026 Overseas Application Fees
If you are applying for a UK passport from abroad (USA, Australia, Spain, etc.), you are subject to the higher "Overseas" fee tier.
| Application Type | Old Fee (Pre-April 8) | New 2026 Fee |
| Overseas Adult (Online) | £108.00 | £116.50 |
| Overseas Child (Online) | £70.00 | £75.50 |
| Overseas Adult (Paper) | £120.50 | £130.00 |
| Overseas Child (Paper) | £82.50 | £89.00 |
Domestic UK Fees (Applying from within Britain)
For those currently in the UK, the standard fees have also risen:
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Adult Online: £102.00 (was £94.50).
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Child Online: £66.50 (was £61.50).
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Post Office Check & Send (Adult): £115.50.
The "Rejected Photo" Penalty
With fees at an all-time high, a passport photo rejection is more than just a nuisance—it’s a financial risk. While the Home Office aims to process 99.7% of standard applications within 3 weeks, a rejected photo can reset that clock and add significant courier costs if you have to resend documents.
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