Passport fees are scheduled to increase on April 10, 2025, pending Parliamentary approval, as confirmed by the Home Office. Standard online application fees will rise from £88.50 to £94.50 for adults and from £57.50 to £61.50 for children. The Home Office stated that these fee increases aim to reduce reliance on general taxation and cover processing costs. Since 1992, the cost of a passport has risen by 142.7%, surpassing the overall inflation rate of 116% during the same period.