Renewing a UK Passport from Abroad: 2026 Costs

Q: How much does it cost to renew a UK passport from abroad?

From 8 April 2026, renewing a UK passport from overseas costs £116.50 online for adults (£75.50 for children) or £130 by post for adults (£89 for children). These are higher than the UK domestic fees (£102 adult online). Fast track and Premium same-day services are not available from overseas.

Q: Can I use fast track to renew my UK passport from abroad?

No. Fast track and Premium same-day services are only available at UK passport offices, which requires you to be in the UK. If you need your passport urgently from overseas, you have two options: return to the UK temporarily and use fast track or premium, or apply via the overseas standard service and accept the up to 10-week wait.

Q: Can I save money by renewing my UK passport when I visit the UK?

Yes. If you are planning to visit the UK within the next few months, waiting to apply during your visit saves £14.50 for adults (£102 UK vs £116.50 overseas). You would also have access to fast track if needed. Factor in the timing of your visit against your passport expiry date.

Overseas renewals cost more than UK domestic applications. Fast track is not available from abroad. Updated 8 April 2026.

Adult online (overseas)

£116.50

Child online (overseas)

£75.50

vs UK domestic adult

£14.50 more

Overseas UK Passport Fees 2026

Service	Adult	Child (under 16)	Notes
Standard online (overseas)	£116.50	£75.50	Recommended - pay online, passport delivered to overseas address
Standard postal (overseas)	£130	£89	Send documents by post to HMPO
Fast track	Not available	Not available	UK only - must attend passport office
Premium same-day	Not available	Not available	UK only - must attend passport office

Overseas vs UK Fees: The Cost Difference

Applicant	UK fee (online)	Overseas fee (online)	Extra cost overseas
Adult	£102	£116.50	+£14.50
Child (under 16)	£66.50	£75.50	+£9

Saving tip: If you are planning to visit the UK in the next few months, apply during your visit. You save £14.50 per adult on the fee, and have access to fast track if needed.

How Overseas UK Passport Renewal Works

1. Apply online at gov.uk/overseas-passports. Paper forms are not available for overseas applicants - online only.

2. Upload your passport photo digitally using the gov.uk photo checker, or supply a photo with your documents.

3. HMPO processes your application from the UK. Processing takes up to 10 weeks, same as domestic.

4. Your new passport is delivered to your overseas address by HMPO. Delivery times vary by country - allow extra time in remote locations.

Country-Specific Notes for UK Expats

Spain / France / EU

Most common overseas renewal. Apply online, passport delivered to EU address. No additional visa or entry requirements affect the renewal process.

Australia / New Zealand

Longer postal delivery times due to distance. Apply well in advance - add 2-4 extra weeks to standard processing estimates.

UAE / Middle East

Apply online, HMPO delivers by international post. Local post offices may add further delay. Track delivery after dispatch.

Overseas emergency

The British consulate or embassy can help in genuine emergencies. They cannot issue a full UK passport urgently from overseas - they can assist with emergency travel documents for a single journey back to the UK.

Overseas Passport FAQs

How much does it cost to renew a UK passport from abroad?

From 8 April 2026: adults pay £116.50 online (vs £102 in the UK), children £75.50 (vs £66.50). Postal overseas is £130 for adults (vs £115.50 UK postal). Fast track and Premium are not available from overseas.

Can I use fast track to renew my UK passport from abroad?

No. Fast track and premium require an in-person appointment at a UK passport office. If you need your passport urgently and are overseas, you need to either return to the UK to use fast track/premium, or apply via the overseas standard service and accept the up to 10-week wait.

Can I save money by renewing my UK passport when I visit the UK?

Yes. UK domestic online is £102 vs £116.50 overseas online - a saving of £14.50 per adult. If you are visiting the UK within the next few months and your passport has time remaining, consider waiting to renew during your visit. You also get access to fast track if you have upcoming travel pressure.

Also see: Full cost overview | BNO passport cost | Fast track passport | Processing times

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