Instantly save £13.50 on new UK passports as fees rise this week

Instantly save £13.50 on new UK passports as fees rise this weekStandard adult passport costs are increasing from April 8, but there is one way to do it cheaperCommentsTravelFiona Callingham Lifestyle writer12:11, 06 Apr 2026Updated 12:11, 06 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesApplying for a new passport a certain way is £13.50 cheaper than another option(Image: Getty)Brits in need of a new passport are being reminded that applying via a specific method will save them £13.50 as fees are set to increase this week. Using the Government website to obtain your essential travel document is less expensive than submitting a postal application.‌A passport is necessary for travelling overseas. In the UK, they remain valid for 10 years for adults, or five years for those aged under 16. When your passport is approaching its expiry date, it is crucial to apply for a replacement well in advance, to avoid the risk of having to cancel a holiday. However, you may be unaware that the method by which you apply for a new passport can have an impact on the cost.‌At present, applying for a standard adult passport online costs £94.50. However, obtaining the same passport via a postal application is priced at £107 - a difference of £12.50.‌This gap is set to widen further with the introduction of revised fees from April 8. The update means that a standard adult passport will cost £102 to order online and £115.50 through the post - a difference of £13.50.View 3 ImagesPassport fees in the UK are set to rise on April 8(Image: Getty)New passport feesThe full list of passport fee changes:‌Adult: takes up to three weeks to arrive - online cost now - £94.50, online cost from April 8 - £102, postal cost now - £107, postal cost from April 8 - £115.50Adult fast-track - arrives one week after appointment - online cost now - £178, online cost after April 8 - £178Adult 'Premium' - given at the appointment - online cost now - £222, online cost after April 8 - £239.50Child - takes up to three weeks to arriv...