Can I get a free passport UK?

Qualifying for a free British passport If you're a UK national born on or before 2 September 1929 you can apply for a free standard 32-page 10-year passport. This passport will be free whether it is a renewal or your first passport. Find out more, including how to apply, at this link: Passport fees.



In 2026, the only people eligible for a free UK passport are those born on or before September 2, 1929. This long-standing policy was established to honor the generation that lived through the early 20th century and the World Wars. For everyone else, a standard adult passport carries a fee (currently around £88.50 to £100 depending on if you apply online or via paper). There are no "low-income" or "student" exemptions for passport fees in the UK. However, you can technically get a "free" passport if you are a British national living in certain overseas territories under specific local grant programs, but for the general UK resident, the only way to avoid the fee is to meet the age requirement. Be wary of third-party websites offering "free" or "discounted" passports; the only official and safe way to apply is through the GOV.UK website, as any other site is likely a scam designed to harvest your personal data.

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