Travelling inevitably costs a pretty penny, and no matter how much you plan or budget, there are always niggly hidden costs that you haven’t accounted for – including, now, increased passport fees for those who need to renew. Airlines cover extra baggage costs until right before you pay for your flight, and there are always increased fees in peak travel times; plus, there are certain destinations that charge tourist tax on top of accommodation fees. Over the past few years, the UK government has introduced even more costs and taxes that have a direct impact on travellers – most significantly, an increase in Air Passenger Duty (APD) tax, meaning that passengers will need to pay more on UK outbound flights.
Not to mention Europe’s tourist visa (ETA) that will be introduced in April 2025, meaning non-EU travellers will have to pay a fee before entering. On top of that, the cost of UK passports was increased twice within 14 months. In February 2023, the government increased the cost of passports by 9 per cent for the first time in five years, bringing the total for a standard adult online application from £75.
50 to £82.50. Then, on Thursday 11 April 2024, the Home Office hiked up the price once again, raising the fee by 7 per cent, with different costs for adults versus children, depending on whether you apply online or by post.
Now, the government has announced that there will be yet another increase in the cost of passports . On Thursday, 10 April 2025, the price is s.
