Passport Prices to Increase

There will be an increase in the cost of passports and passport services. Minister of Immigration Eamon Courtenay announced this during the sitting of the Senate last week. The new fees are expected to take effect tomorrow, April 4. The updated fees represent a substantial increase over the previous rates, with the new cost of a 10-year adult passport set at $200. This marks a 400% increase from the previous fee of $50. Additionally, the fee for minors has increased from $30 to $150, representing a 500% increase.