The Government will soon increase the price of applying for a new British passport. Home Office bosses will introduce new passport fees for all applications on February 2, which will affect all those applying or renewing their passport.
The fee for a standard online application submitted from within the UK will rise from £75.50 to £82.50 for adults and £49 to £53.50 for children, as reported by The Mirror. Postal applications will also rise from £85 to £93 for adults and £58.50 to £64 for children.
The Government's webpage announcing the proposals said: "The new fees will help the Home Office move towards a system that meets its costs through those who use it, reducing reliance on funding from general taxation.
