This October, passport fees for 10-year adults will increase by 15 pounds, to 66 quid.

A child’s passport will be an additional 11 pounds, up to 45, and those who wish their passports to be expedited should expect a 108 pound fee.

The government claims this is the most secure passport ever, containing a microchip storing the image of the holder’s face, allowing for facial scans. More rigorous background checks and interviews are also expected.