Millions of Britons could avoid paying the full brunt of the upcoming passport price increase by taking a few simple steps before Wednesday 8 April. Three straightforward decisions can shave as much as £25 off the cost of a new UK passport.
At present, an adult passport applied for online costs £94.50, compared with £107 for a paper form. After the rise, the online fee will be £102, while the paper version will cost £115.50 – meaning online applicants will save £13.50.
The second tip is to use the digital route whenever possible. For a family of four applying together, opting for online applications instead of paper can save more than £50. For those who need assistance, the Post Office's 'Check & Send' service costs £16 plus the passport fee, with the digital service set to cost £110.50 for adults and £77.50 for children from 1 April 2026.
Applicants can also reduce costs by taking their own passport photo at home and uploading it into the online application, avoiding the typical £5 to £13 charged by photo shops or booths.
It may also be worth renewing early if your current passport has fewer than 10 months left, though any remaining time will not be added to the new passport's expiry date. For official guidance, visit the GOV.UK website.
