$197 to renew my British passport is this correct?

Question

I am British living in the U.S. and the only site I can find with info on renewing my passport says it will cost $197. This seams high to me. I am wondering if I am looking in the right place for passport renewal?

Answer 1

It varies based on the speed of processign you select.

Express Processing:
I would like my passport in 10 days or less!
$145 Passport Visa Express fee + applicable British Embassy Government Account fee
(Select if your departure date is within 10 days)

Rush Processing:
I would like my passport in 11 to 20 days!
$125 Passport Visa Express fee + applicable British Embassy Government Account fee
(Select if your departure date is within 11 to 20 days)

Regular Processing:
I would like my passport in 21 to 45 days!
$105 Passport Visa Express fee + applicable British Embassy Government Account fee
(Select if your departure date is within 21 to 45 days)

Answer 2

Actually, its almost always the deparment/ministery of Home affairs/internal affairs that will issue, deal with, and revoke passports.

Passports can be expensive, but I think that you are perhaps looking at the wrong place. That does seem a bit steep. Try the Home Office website, or more specifically, a division of the Home Office called the UKPA (United Kingdoms Passports Agency). See source. They will give you an official, and final price.

Answer 3

Ask the Department of Foreign Affairs for the right price of the passport renewal.

Answer 4

No,it is not fair,but what can you do? Nothing!
This is the tax,so this is the law!
Sincerely your friend from Romania-Europe
Cornelia