UK passport fees and processing times
✓ Checked against GOV.UK on 14 October 2026
Standard passport fees
| Passport | Apply online | Paper form |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (16 and over), 34 pages | £102 | £115.50 |
| Adult, 54-page frequent traveller | £116 | £129.50 |
| Child (under 16), 34 pages | £66.50 | £80 |
| Child, 54-page frequent traveller | £80.50 | £94 |
| Born on or before 2 September 1929 | Free | Free |
Applying from outside the UK costs more. Your supporting documents are returned free by second class post, or for about £5 more by secure delivery.
Urgent passports
1 day Online Premium
£239.50
54 pages: £253.50. Earliest appointment 2 days after you apply; collect your passport 4 hours after your appointment. Adult renewals only.
1 week Fast Track
£192 adult · £156.50 child
54 pages: £206 adult, £170.50 child. Appointment from the next day; delivered by courier a week later. Covers renewals, name changes, lost or stolen passports and child passports.
Book through GOV.UK's urgent passport service, up to 3 weeks ahead. Neither service is available for a first adult passport. If you've already applied, don't pay for an urgent one as well: it won't be quicker and you'll be charged a £34.50 admin fee.
How long does a passport take?
- HM Passport Office says you'll usually get your passport within 3 weeks.
- The time starts when it receives your documents, not when you pay online.
- It can take longer if it needs more information or an interview; it'll tell you within 3 weeks.
- Your new passport has a new number: update any bookings, ESTA or eTA that used the old one.
- Travelling urgently because someone is seriously ill or has died, or for medical treatment? Call the Passport Adviceline on 0300 222 0000.
Before you renew
Many people renew too early, or too late. Find out the exact date you need to renew by for your trip, and get a free reminder: check your passport · renewal tips · ESTA, eTA and travel permits.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a UK passport cost?
An adult passport costs £102 if you apply online, or £115.50 with a paper form. A child passport costs £66.50 online or £80 by paper form.
How long does it take to get a UK passport?
HM Passport Office says you'll usually get your passport within 3 weeks, counted from when it receives your documents. It can take longer if it needs more information or an interview.
What is the fastest way to get a passport?
The 1 day Online Premium service (£239.50, adult renewals only) lets you collect your passport 4 hours after your appointment. The 1 week Fast Track service (£192 adult, £156.50 child) delivers it by courier a week after your appointment.
Do I get a refund if my application is cancelled?
No. GOV.UK says you can't get a refund if you cancel or you're not entitled to a passport.
Official sources
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