Overview
- Standard online applications would increase to £102 for adults and £66.50 for children, taking the adult price above £100 for the first time.
- Postal fees would rise to £115.50 for adults and £80 for children, with the Premium one‑day service moving to £239.50.
- Overseas applications would also go up, including online adult passports from £108 to £116.50 and children’s from £70 to £75.50.
- The proposal is scheduled to take effect on April 8, 2026, but it requires parliamentary approval before it can be implemented.
- Officials say the government does not profit from passport fees, while the SNP vows to vote against the rise and cites long‑term increases that could see a family of four pay up to £391.