Summary
The UK government plans to increase passport application fees starting April 8, pending Parliament's approval. The cost for an online adult passport could rise to £102, with similar increases for children and overseas applications. The changes aim to have passport services rely more on user fees and less on taxpayer funding.
Key Facts
- The UK government proposes raising online adult passport fees from £94.50 to £102.
- Children's online passport fees could increase from £61.50 to £66.50.
- Postal applications will also see a rise, with adult fees going from £107 to £115.50.
- Overseas online passport applications for adults might increase from £108 to £116.50.
- The Home Office aims to make passport services financially self-sufficient.
- The fee increases are expected to start on April 8, after approval from Parliament.
- The Home Office advises early passport applications ahead of travel.
