UK Passport application fees are due to rise from 2 February 2023

By Travel Blogger, Flight and Travel Expert Mr Plane Guy

UK passport application fees are due to rise from 2 February 2023. The first price increase in 5 years!

The government says the new fees will help reduce the reliance on taxpayer money to fund and improve the service.

As well as contributing to the cost of processing applications, the fees will support consular services overseas, like replacing lost or stolen passports, and the processing of British citizens at UK borders.

The increased fees will apply to both new passport applications and renewals for British travellers to able prove their British citizenship.

How much will a new passport application cost?

A standard online passport application made from within the UK rise from £75.50 to £82.50 for adults

and from £49 to £53.50 for children.

Postal applications will increase from £85 to £93 for adults

£58.50 to £64 for children.

How long do I need to leave for applying for a UK passport?

You should apply for a passport before 6 months has lapsed on your current passport and leave plenty of time for the process.

The best way is to apply online for the british travel document, which is cheaper than the paper application process.

over 95 per cent of standard passport applications have been processed within 10 weeks since January last year.

Online Premium Passport Service

£177 but you do have to make an appointment at a passport office to collect the passport.

Fast Track Passport Service

£142 Once you have had an appointment you can arrange for the passport to be delivered.

The priority service fee’s will also be raised in February with the hikes for all other applications.

So apply now if your passport is due for renewal this year as UK Passport Prices Going Up!

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By Mr Plane Guy Travel Blogger, Flight and Travel Expert

Travel and flight expert Paul has spent over 15 years giving first class service with a London based airline. This travel and flight expert has been crossing the Atlantic sometimes 10 times a month!

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