ChatterBank0 min ago
British passports
More of a moan really, but having recently applied for passports for a family of four, I am disgusted by the amount of money it cost, the total amount was �172 including photos.
As far as I am concerned, it is just another tax forced on people who wish to travel abroad.
In my opinion passports should be a free issue, does anyone else share my views ?
Also, if the government decide that identity cards are to be compulsory, will there be a charge for those too ?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Oh yes... when we have our biometric data included on all photocard ID (Identity Card, Passport, Driving Licence) there will be an increase in cost of approximately �40 per card/document, and since photo IDs need replacing every 10 years this equates to �120 in any 10 year period, or �12 per year at current prices.
... and apparently the cost to produce a UK passport is �4.05 but of course there are other costs
Interesting pie-chart Kempie, it does explain where my hard-earned cash has gone. I still insist that they are way too expensive though, I was a bit hasty in saying they should be free but they should definately be cheaper. I suppose I should just think myself lucky I'm not applying for four Danish passports.