How Much Does a UK Passport Renewal Cost?
Updated 28 March 2026
Online: £82.50 adult, £53.50 child. Paper form: £93 adult. Fast track (1 week): £142. Same-day premium: £177.
Quick answer
For most adults, the cheapest option is online renewal at £82.50 with a processing time of up to 10 weeks. Apply at gov.uk directly. Avoid unofficial third-party sites that charge £50-£100 extra to submit the same application. If you are travelling in less than 10 weeks, use fast track (£142) or premium (£177).
UK Passport Fees and Processing Times
| Service | Adult | Child (under 16) | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard online | £82.50 | £53.50 | Up to 10 weeks |
| Standard paper form | £93.00 | £64.00 | Up to 10 weeks |
| Fast track (1 week) | £142.00 | £122.00 | Around 1 week, in-person appointment required |
| Premium (same day) | £177.00 | £157.00 | Collect same or next working day, in-person appointment |
Fast track and premium services require an appointment at a HM Passport Office. Available offices include London, Belfast, Durham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Newport, and Peterborough.
First Passport vs Renewal: What is Different?
Adult renewal
- + No countersignature needed
- + Straightforward online process
- + Keep your old passport until the new one arrives
- - Must have had a previous UK passport
First adult passport
- - May require a countersignature
- - May require an interview if no biometric data on file
- + Same fee as a renewal (£82.50 online)
- + Can apply online or by post
Child passport (under 16)
- - Always requires a countersignature
- - One parent or guardian must sign the application
- - Child passport only valid for 5 years
- + Cheaper: £53.50 online
Child passport (16-17)
- + No countersignature needed once 16
- + Valid for 10 years
- - Adult fee applies: £82.50 online
Which Service Should You Use?
Standard online (£82.50)
Travelling in more than 10 weeks and your current passport is expired or expiring. Cheapest option. Apply at gov.uk.
Fast track (£142)
You need the passport within about a week. Requires booking an in-person appointment at a passport office. Must show proof of imminent travel.
Premium same-day (£177)
Travelling within 1-2 days. In-person appointment required. You collect the passport the same day or the next working day. Limited availability.
Tips to Avoid Problems
Apply at least 10 weeks early
HMPO quotes up to 10 weeks for standard applications. In busy periods (spring and summer) this can stretch further. Apply as early as possible. You keep your old passport while the new one is being processed.
Use a photo booth or your phone
For online applications, you take your own digital photo using your phone. The gov.uk checker tells you if it meets the requirements. Post office photo booths also work. Do not pay a professional photographer unless you want to.
Avoid unofficial websites
Search for "passport renewal" and you will find websites that appear official but charge £50-£100 on top of the government fee to submit the same application. They are legal but unnecessary. The correct URL is gov.uk/renew-adult-passport.
Check your destination's entry rules
Many countries require your passport to be valid for at least 6 months beyond your travel dates. Even if your passport is technically in date, you may be refused boarding. Check the FCDO travel advice for your destination before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a UK passport renewal cost?
An adult passport renewal costs £82.50 online or £93 by paper form. Child passport renewal (under 16) costs £53.50 online or £64 by post. Fast track costs £142 and premium same-day service costs £177.
How long does a UK passport renewal take?
The standard service takes up to 10 weeks. HMPO advises applying at least 10 weeks before you need to travel. Fast track takes around 1 week with an appointment. The premium same-day service lets you collect the passport at a passport office on the same day or next working day.
Do I need to countersign my passport renewal?
Adult renewals do not require a countersignature. First adult passports may require one if there is no biometric information on record. Child passport applications always require a countersignature from someone who has known the child for at least 2 years and holds a British or Irish passport.
Are there unofficial passport renewal websites I should avoid?
Yes. Several unofficial websites charge £50-£100 to submit the same application you can do yourself at gov.uk for free (you only pay the official passport fee). These sites are legal but misleading. Always apply directly at gov.uk/renew-adult-passport.
Passport Renewal Cost Calculator
UK passport fees for renewals, first applications, and fast track services.
Total Cost (1 passport)
£89.50
£89.50 each
Processing Time
up to 10 weeks
Apply at gov.uk/apply-renew-passport
Apply early
Standard processing takes up to 10 weeks. During peak season (March-August) it can take the full 10 weeks. If you need it sooner, Fast Track (£155, 1 week) or Online Premium (£193.50, same day at a passport office) are the only guaranteed options.