UK Government Sets Costs for Child Passports

The UK government has published the official costs for obtaining a British passport for children under 16. The application fee is £66.50 when submitted online, approximately ₦138,000, and £80 when using a paper form from the Post Office, roughly ₦166,000.

All child passports issued are valid for five years. Only individuals with parental responsibility can apply, and both parents' details must be provided.

If one parent's details cannot be supplied, acceptable reasons include being the sole parent on the birth certificate or having independently adopted the child. The application process varies depending on whether it is the child's first passport, a renewal, or a replacement for a lost, stolen, or damaged passport.

For children over 16 or those turning 16 within three weeks, the process changes to adult passport renewal or a first adult passport application. Parents are advised to check processing times and are warned against booking travel until a valid passport is obtained.

Urgent cases can utilize the Online Premium service or the one-week Fast Track option.