UK Passport Fees Set to Rise for Third Time in Two Years

The Home Office has proposed a 7% fee increase effective April 10, 2025, pending parliamentary approval, with adult online applications reaching £94.50.

• The proposed fee hike would bring the cumulative increase in UK passport fees to 25% since February 2023.
• Standard online applications will cost £94.50 for adults and £61.50 for children, with postal and premium services also seeing increases.
• The Home Office justifies the rise as a measure to reduce reliance on general taxation and ensure users fund passport services.
• Concerns have been raised about the financial burden on travellers and a potential surge in applications before the new fees take effect.
• UK passports remain among the most expensive in Europe, significantly pricier than alternatives like Ireland's, which offer additional travel benefits.

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