According to specialists, "millions" of citizens may have paid over the odds for their passports. In the UK, they remain valid for a decade for adults, or half that period for youngsters under 16. ‌As your passport nears expiration, it's vital to submit your application well in advance, preventing the risk of having to scrap holiday plans. ‌Highlighting this matter, the Money Saving Expert (MSE) team stated on its website: "Millions of Brits applying for a passport last year may have been able to save money by taking their own photo or applying online, MoneySavingExpert.com can reveal. This is how much they will rise by:Adult: takes up to three weeks to arrive - online cost now - £94.50, online cost from April 8 - £102, postal cost now - £107, postal cost from April 8 - £115.50Adult fast-track - arrives one week after appointment - online cost now - £178, online cost after April 8 - £178Adult 'Premium' - given at the appointment - online cost now - £222, online cost after April 8 - £239.50Child - takes up to three weeks to arrive - online cost now - £61.50, online cost after April 8 - £66.50, postal cost now - £74, postal cost after April 8 - £80Child fast-track - arrives one week after appointment - online cost now - £145, online cost after April 8 - £145

Source: Daily Mirror April 06, 2026 12:36 UTC