Just a heads up on those thinking of renewing or applying for a British Passport, looks like a price increase is incoming at the start of February 2023, so you might want to apply ASAP. It's a good idea to apply now, if you can also, as you'll beat the 'Summer rush' and lots of delays due to demand.
From 2nd February, the price of passport fees will increase, the fee for a standard online application made from within the UK will rise from £75.50 to £82.50 for adults and £49 to £53.50 for children.
If you can afford to apply for more than one passport, e.g family of 4 or 5, it could save you around £30 (Based on 2 Adults and 3 Children) for online applications. For Postal applications, you're looking at an even a bigger cost.
See Changes to passport application fees / Source British passport applications fees will rise from February
From 2nd February, the price of passport fees will increase, the fee for a standard online application made from within the UK will rise from £75.50 to £82.50 for adults and £49 to £53.50 for children.
If you can afford to apply for more than one passport, e.g family of 4 or 5, it could save you around £30 (Based on 2 Adults and 3 Children) for online applications. For Postal applications, you're looking at an even a bigger cost.
See Changes to passport application fees / Source British passport applications fees will rise from February
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sorted by"The government does not make any profit from the cost of passport applications."
No, but plenty of private companies who make them these days do!
One thing I just became aware of: to get into the EU, your passport must have been ISSUED within the last 10 years.
My current one had a validity of 10 yrs 9 months as I renewed early last time before a big trip. Even though it still has 9 months validity left, I would be rejected entry to the EU as it was now issued over 10 years ago.
Hopefully this heads up can help save a few ££££'s before the increase.
Cheers Dan
Also thanks to all the other members, with the extra helpful replies so far (edited)
In Germany passports are priced according to the number of pages, starting at £72. (edited)
That is 3 euros a year in your money.
Welcome to North Korea.
(Surely this website is losing money because our economy has been so trashed?)