The United Kingdom announced the official charges for a first‑time adult passport in 2026, with the amount varying by the method of application.

Applicants submitting an online application from within the UK must pay £102, which is roughly KSh 17,340, while those using a paper form are required to pay £115.50, about KSh 19,635.

The passport issued through this route is valid for ten years for adults who meet the first‑adult criteria.

Eligibility is limited to British nationals aged 16 or older – or who will turn 16 within the next three weeks – who have never previously held a UK passport.

People whose last British passport was issued before 1 January 1994 must also use the first‑adult application route even if they have held a passport before.

The guidance notes that applicants residing outside the United Kingdom must follow a separate, overseas application process.

Dual nationals are reminded to ensure that the name and gender recorded on any non‑British passport match the details they wish to appear on the British passport; otherwise they must update the other document first.

The UK government advises applicants to check current processing times before applying and to avoid booking travel until the new passport is received, as processing may take longer than expected.

For urgent travel due to medical emergencies or the serious illness or death of a close relative, applicants can contact the Passport Adviceline for possible expedited handling.

All eligibility requirements and the application forms are available through the UK government's official first‑adult passport guidance website.