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By LETTICE BROMOVSKY Published: 08:13, 20 March 2025 | Updated: 13:17, 20 March 2025
British holidaymakers are facing yet another blow to their wallets as passport fees are set to rise in just a few weeks. In a move that will impact thousands of travellers, the government has confirmed it will hike the cost of renewing passports by 7 percent.The price increase, which will come into effect from April 10, will see the cost of applying for a new adult passport online jump from £88.50 to £94.50 – an increase of £6. Similarly, the cost for children’s passports will go up from £69 to £74.For those opting for postal applications, the price for adults will increase from £100 to £107, while children’s passports will rise from £69 to £74.Travellers in urgent need of a passport will also feel the sting, with the cost of the premium one-day service climbing to £222 from £207.50 for adults. For children, the fee will increase to £189 from £176.50.This marks the third time in just over two years that passport prices have been hiked. Last April, the cost of a passport rose by 7 percent, following another 9 percent rise in February 2023. British holidaymakers are facing yet another blow to their wallets as passport fees are set to rise in just a few weeks (file photo) The Home Office insists the fee increase is necessary to cover rising manufacturing and processing costs, adding that it does not profit from passport sales (stock photo)The Home Office insists the fee increase is necessary to cover rising manufacturing and processing costs, adding that it does not profit from passport sales.The news comes at a time when many Britons are already facing rising costs for their holidays. Airlines are pushing up prices due to soaring fuel costs, while holiday hotspots like Ibiza are grappling with anti-tourist protests, with locals voicing frustration over the impact of mass tourism on their communities.With passports usually valid for 10 years, many Brits whose passports are nearing expiration are expected to rush in applications ahead of the price hikes. It’s a critical reminder that some countries, including EU destinations, require travellers to have at least six months’ validity on their passports.The Home Office has maintained that the new fees are necessary to ensure the cost of passport operations is met without relying on taxpayer funding. It added that fees help cover passport processing, consular services for lost or stolen passports, and border operations.The Home Office has been approached for comment. How much will the price of each type of passport rise by? Standard adult online: £88.50 to £94.50Standard child online: £57.50 to £61.50Standard adult postal: £100 to £107Standard child postal: £69 to £74Premium adult: £207.50 to £222Premium child: £176.50 to £189Online adult from overseas: £101 to £108Online child from overseas: £65.50 to £70Postal adult from overseas: £112.50 to £120.50Postal child from overseas: £77 to £82.50
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Passport prices set to rise AGAIN – as holidaymakers rush to get their applications in before new fees kick in next month
