Applying by post will cost £100.

Children's passports will also see an increase, with online applications costing £57.50.

This follows a 9% price hike in February 2021 and marks the first increase in passport fees since 2018.

Prior to the most recent increase, a standard adult online application cost £75.50.

The cost of renewing a UK adult passport by post has increased from £93 to £100, and the cost for a child's passport has risen from £64 to £69.

Passports are free for those born on or before September 2, 1929.

Consumers were warned by Which?

that this may come as a shock, as today is the last opportunity to renew at the old prices.

The UK passport is now one of the most expensive in Europe.

Starting from mid-2025, travellers from non-EU countries will be required to pay a €7 (£6) fee and complete the Etias (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) application to enter Europe's passport-free zone.

This system, modeled after the US Esta scheme, is valid for multiple visits over a three-year period for individuals aged between 18 and 70.

Approval is typically granted within minutes.