Cost of British passport to rise this month
Passport applications are set to become more expensive this month.
By The Newsroom
Friday, 9th March 2018, 3:47 pm
Updated Friday, 9th March 2018, 3:50 pm
Under Government proposals it will cost more to apply by post than online for the first time.
Currently, a standard first adult passport or renewal costs £72.50 regardless of how the application is made.
Under changes earmarked to take effect on March 27, the fee will rise to £75.50 for online applications and £85 for postal applications.
Charges for children’s passports will go up from £46 currently to £49 online and £58.50 in the post.
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The £12.50 increase for the postal service represents a jump of 17% and 27% for adults and children respectively.
The plans, which will have to be approved by parliament before taking effect, are part of a drive to increase the use of online services.