Whether you’ve had a passport before or it’s your first time, you’ll need to make sure it’s valid before travelling.

While prices for a new passport vary, some people can get theirs for free – here’s what we know about those eligible.

Who can get a free passport?

British passports can cost up to £112 currently, depending on how you apply – paper and online methods have different costs.

Do you have to pay for your passport? It’s worth checking the relevant rules (Image: Getty) But some people can travel with a free passport, adding no extra cost to their travel plans.

In order to get a new British passport or renew your old one for free, you must have been born either on or before September 2, 1929.

If this applies to you, you can get a free passport by applying either by paper or online.

You can also use the Post Office Check and Send service for free and you’ll get secure delivery for free too.

Despite a passport being free for you if you were born on or before September 2, 1929, you will still need to pay if you need a passport urgently.

UK passport renewal guide

You will also need to pay if you would like to apply for a frequent traveller passport which has 54 pages instead of the usual 34.

Find out more about applying for a passport via the government website.

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Passport renewal prices

If you pay for passport renewals, you might be wondering how much one will cost you.

It’s cheaper to apply for a new passport online than by post but it’s up to you which method you want to use.

• Standard 34-page passport (apply online) – adults £88.50, children £57.50
• Standard 34-page passport (apply by post) – adults £100, children £69
• Frequent traveller passport (apply online) – adults £100.50, children £69.50
• Frequent traveller passport (apply by post) – adults £112, children £81

You can find out more about passports via the government website (a link to which can be found above).