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September increase in passport prices

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The Identity and Passport Service said that the price increases are the result of fewer applications for a passport in these difficult economic times.

To limit the impact on holidaymakers during the high season, the Identity and Passport Service will wait until September to bring in the rise.

The adult passport will continue to be issued for free to people born on or before 2 September 1929.

Home Office Minister Phil Woolas, said: "Since the last fee increase in 2007 the Identity and Passport Service has issued almost eight million first generation ePassports, containing secure chips holding an individual’s passport details and facial biometric. 

"The announcement today of a fee increase of £5.50 on the ten year adult passport to £77.50 will help ensure that the Identity and Passport Service is able to maintain the high standards in customer service and document security British citizens have come to expect."

An increase of 50p has also been announced to cover the cost of consular assistance services provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) abroad.

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