Overview

• The latest 7% increase in passport fees takes effect on April 10, 2025, raising the cost of a standard online application to £94.50.
• This marks the third consecutive fee hike since 2023, resulting in a cumulative 25% increase over two years.
• The UK government cites a shift toward a cost-recovery model, aiming to reduce reliance on general taxation to fund passport services.
• UK passport fees are now among the highest in Europe, nearing the costs in Italy and Denmark, and significantly exceeding those of services like driving licence renewals.
• Additional charges for services, such as extra passport pages for frequent travelers, underscore a segmented pricing structure to cover varied processing and consular costs.