A UK child passport costs £66.50 online, and who has to sign the form

Trek Guide A UK child passport costs £66.50 online, is valid five years and needs a parent’s application. Who signs a renewal, and the fast-track cost. By Bishnu Adhikari · Oct 3, 2026 Read the full story

A child's UK passport costs &pound;66.50 online and &pound;80 on a paper form, is valid for five years, and must be applied for by an adult with parental responsibility, who gives both parents' details. The online route is &pound;13.50 cheaper and produces… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

Who has to apply for a child's passport?

An adult with parental responsibility for the child has to make the application. Grandparents, friends and babysitters cannot apply unless they hold that responsibility. GOV.UK asks for both parents' details on the form, even when only one parent is applying… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

What does a child passport cost in 2026?

The standard 34-page child passport is &pound;66.50 online and &pound;80 on a paper form. A one-week Fast Track for a child costs &pound;156.50, according to GOV.UK's urgent-passport page. GOV.UK also says it is &pound;13.50 cheaper to apply online than by… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

When does a child need a countersignature?

A countersignature is needed when you renew a child's passport if the child is 11 or under, or if the child's appearance has changed so they cannot be recognised from the old passport. GOV.UK says the countersignatory must have known the adult who signed the… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

How long should a five-year child passport last for travel?

Check the expiry date before every trip, because the six-month rule can make a five-year book unusable sooner than you think. Many countries require at least six months' validity from the date you arrive, as set out in our passport validity guide . A book… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

What if the passport is damaged or lost?

A damaged child passport can still be refused, and a lost one needs replacing before you travel. Our guides to damaged passports and to a lost or stolen passport abroad explain what to do first. Keep copies of the child's passport details in a separate place… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

Frequently asked questions

&pound;66.50 online and &pound;80 on a paper form for the standard 34-page child passport under 16. A one-week Fast Track for a child is &pound;156.50, per GOV.UK. Five years, according to GOV.UK. Someone with parental responsibility for the child. GOV.UK… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

Keep reading

UK fees, processing times and the six-month rule. Why a passport can be refused with months left. The three checks before you fly. What counts, and whether you can still fly. Sources: GOV.UK, "Get a child passport", read 3 October 2026 (fees, validity, who… Travel Himalaya Nepal · News Read the full story

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