New fee increases for UK passport and immigration applications

As of 8 April 2026, the UK government will increase fees for UK passport and visa applications, including for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).

The UK Home Office has proposed to increase the fees for UK passport applications submitted from within and outside the UK, which will push the cost of adult online applications above £100 for the first time. In addition, UK visa application fees for other immigration applications, including ILR, are also set to be increased.

Added passport application fees

The proposal made by the UK Home Office includes the following changes to passport fees:

Premium-service options, such as one-week and same-day services, will also experience similar increases. The fee for one-day premium service application made from within the UK will rise from £222 to £239.50.

Changes for other immigration applications fees

ILR application fees for main applicants and dependants applying from within the UK will increase from £3,039 to £3,226.

In addition, Skilled Worker visa application fees that are submitted from within in the UK will increase from £304-£1,751 to £324-£1,865.

Considering the new application fee increase, a welcome change to decrease registration application costs for children will take effect, with fees decreasing from £1,214 to £1,000.

Please refer to the link below to review a full list of proposed fee changes:

Home Office immigration and nationality fees, 8 April 2026

Reasons for changes

The Home Office has emphasised that the increase of passport application fees will help them to continue to move towards a system that meets its costs through those who use it, hence reducing reliance on taxpayers.

The proposed fees will contribute to the cost of processing passport applications, consular support overseas, including for lost or stolen passports, and the cost of processing British citizens at UK borders.

Conclusion

The proposals are set to take effect on 8 April 2026. Individuals and businesses are advised to submit applications in good time before travelling.

Sources:

• “New fees for passport applications”
• “Home Office immigration and nationality fees, 8 April 2026”
• “Cost of online passport application could rise to over £100”
• “United Kingdom Passport Fees Set to Rise: What Travelers Need to Know as Home Office Imposes Significant 8% Hike, Pushing Adult Online Applications Above £100 for the First Time“

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