Passport Renewal Cost Calculator

Estimate the cost of renewing or replacing one UK passport, including official fee, photo, secure return, paper form, branch and urgent-service extras.

Renewal Details

Applicant category The official fee depends on age and eligibility. Passport size The 54-page passport costs more. Application method Paper applications cost more than online applications. Application type The fee may be the same, but evidence and timing can differ. Photo cost GBPEnter booth, shop or online photo service cost. Secure document return GOV.UK says normal second class return is free. Check and Send or branch help GBPEnter any Post Office or local help cost if used. Postage, parking or travel GBPAdd local extras not charged by HM Passport Office. Urgent-service extra GBPEnter the extra official or travel cost if using an urgent route. Passport value period Adult passports are usually 10 years; child passports are usually 5 years. Retake or correction cushion %For rejected photo, extra evidence copy or repeat travel. Applications to price itemKeep at one for a single-person cost, or repeat identical renewals.

Your Renewal Cost

GBP 115.00

Estimated total including extras.

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Use GOV.UK for the application itself and check the current fee before paying.

What The Renewal Estimate Means

This calculator gives a single-person passport renewal budget for a UK application. It starts with the official GOV.UK passport fee, then adds common real costs that can sit outside the headline fee. Those extras include photos, secure return of supporting documents, Post Office help, local travel, urgent-service extra cost and a small cushion for corrections.

The fee logic uses the GOV.UK passport fees that apply from 8 April 2026. Adult standard online renewals are priced separately from adult paper renewals. Child passports have their own fees. Frequent traveller passports have 54 pages and cost more than the standard 34-page version. People born on or before 2 September 1929 can renew a standard British passport for free, but GOV.UK says urgent routes or frequent traveller upgrades can still cost more.

The result is a budget estimate only. It does not check whether the application will be accepted, whether a countersignatory is needed, whether a child has the right consent, whether a name-change document is enough, or whether an urgent service is available. Those checks belong on GOV.UK or with HM Passport Office.

Cost Method

Official application fee:

official fee = fee for applicant category + passport size + application method

Extra cost total:

extras = photo cost + secure return + check fee + travel or postage + urgent extra

Total before cushion:

total = (official fee + extras) x number of applications

Total with cushion:

cushion total = total x (1 + cushion percentage / 100)

Yearly value:

cost per passport year = total / passport validity years

The yearly value is not a renewal charge; it is a way to compare the cost across the life of the passport. It is useful when deciding whether the frequent traveller passport is worth the extra fee, or when comparing a child passport with a shorter validity period against an adult passport.

Official Fee Lookup

Passport Type	Online	Paper	Cost Note
Adult 34-page passport	GBP 102.00	GBP 115.50	For adults aged 16 or over.
Adult 54-page frequent traveller passport	GBP 116.00	GBP 129.50	For people expecting many stamps or visas.
Child 34-page passport	GBP 66.50	GBP 80.00	For children under 16.
Child 54-page frequent traveller passport	GBP 80.50	GBP 94.00	Less common, but available.
Born on or before 2 September 1929	Free standard passport	Free standard passport	Urgent service and 54-page upgrade may still cost more.
Secure supporting document return	Usually GBP 5	Usually GBP 5	Optional extra for document return.

Worked Renewal Examples

Adult Online Renewal

An adult standard online renewal has an official fee of GBP 102. Add a GBP 8 photo and GBP 5 secure document return and the estimated cost becomes GBP 115 before any cushion. Spread over ten years, that is GBP 11.50 per passport year.

Child Standard Renewal

A child standard online passport costs GBP 66.50 before extras. With a GBP 8 photo and GBP 5 secure return, the estimate becomes GBP 79.50. Because a child passport is normally valid for five years, the yearly value is higher than the adult equivalent.

Paper Frequent Traveller

An adult 54-page paper application costs GBP 129.50 before photos, branch help or travel. This route may suit someone who needs help with forms, but the result makes the extra cost visible against an online standard passport.

Before You Pay

Check whether the application is really a renewal. A first adult passport, a lost passport, a stolen passport, a damaged passport, a child application and a name-change application can ask for different evidence. A renewal with a marriage, divorce, deed poll or gender-recognition document may take longer if paperwork is missing. Use the application type field as a reminder, not as a full eligibility check.

Check travel dates and destination rules. A passport may still have months left but fail a destination validity rule. Some countries ask for extra validity after the date of entry or return, and some require blank pages. The calculator prices the passport; it does not decide whether the old passport is still useful for a planned trip.

For photos, do not judge only by price. A cheap photo that fails the passport check can delay the application and add a second cost. If the application is urgent, a reliable accepted photo may be better value than the lowest listed price.

FAQs

How much is an adult UK passport renewal online?

GOV.UK lists the adult 34-page online fee as GBP 102 from 8 April 2026. The calculator adds optional photo, secure return, travel and urgent extras if you enter them.

Why does a paper application cost more?

GOV.UK publishes separate fees for online and paper form applications. Paper routes can also involve printed photos, Post Office help, travel or postage, so the difference can be more than the official fee gap.

Is replacing a lost passport priced differently?

The GOV.UK fee table controls the passport charge, but a lost, stolen or damaged passport can need different reporting and evidence steps. The calculator flags that as a process difference, not a separate official fee unless you add extras.

Can I use this for a first adult passport?

The money estimate may be similar for a standard adult passport, but first adult passports can require different evidence and identity checks. Use GOV.UK guidance for the application route.

Does secure delivery apply to the new passport?

The GOV.UK fee page refers to secure delivery for supporting documents. The new passport delivery arrangements can differ by service. Use the secure return field for the supporting-document option shown in your application.

Does this page apply outside the UK?

No. GOV.UK says different fees apply when applying from another country. This calculator is for UK-based budgeting unless you manually replace the fee inputs elsewhere.

Sources

HM Passport Office. (2026). Passport fees. GOV.UK. https://www.gov.uk/passport-fees
HM Passport Office. (n.d.). Renew or replace your adult passport. GOV.UK. https://www.gov.uk/renew-adult-passport
HM Passport Office. (n.d.). Get a passport urgently. GOV.UK. https://www.gov.uk/get-a-passport-urgently