Do you need a new passport this year? Booking a trip abroad will require a valid passport so it’s worth checking the expiry date.
If you’ve never had a passport or need to renew one, there’s a cost to it and knowing how much it will set you back will help you budget for your trip.
So how much does it cost to buy a passport? Prices are different for adults and children and they increased in April 2024.
How much does it cost to buy a passport?
Here are the latest prices for applying for a passport.
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It's cheaper to apply for a new passport online than by post but it’s up to you which method you want to use.
- Standard 34-page passport (apply online) - adults £88.50, children £57.50
- Standard 34-page passport (apply by post) - adults £100, children £69
- Frequent traveller passport (apply online) - adults £100.50, children £69.50
- Frequent traveller passport (apply by post) - adults £112, children £81
Free passports are available for people who meet the criteria which you can see below.
You can find more information via the government website.
UK passport renewal guide
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If you were born on or before September 2, 1929 you can get a free passport whether you choose to apply online or by post, the government website explains.
You will also need to "hold any British nationality" to be eligible for a free passport.
If you need to get a passport urgently, it will cost you more than the prices listed above.
You can find out more about buying or renewing a passport via the government website.
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