BNO Passport Renewal Cost 2026: British National Overseas Fee Guide

Q: How much does it cost to renew a BNO passport?

A British National (Overseas) passport is renewed through the UK overseas passport service at the standard overseas fee, charged in pounds sterling wherever you apply from. From 8 April 2026: £116.50 adult online or £130 by post; £75.50 child online or £89 by post. There is no separate Hong Kong-issued BNO passport and no HKD fee - all BNO passports are issued by HM Passport Office and processed centrally in the UK.

Q: Can I hold both a BNO passport and a full British passport?

In most cases, yes. BNO passport holders who have lived in the UK on a BNO visa for 5 years can apply for British citizenship, after which they may hold both a full British passport and a BNO passport. Seek advice from UKVI or an immigration specialist about your specific circumstances.

Q: Can I use a BNO passport to travel to the EU?

No. A BNO passport is not equivalent to a full British passport for EU travel. BNO holders do not have the same visa-free travel rights as full British passport holders for some destinations. Always check entry requirements for your specific destination against the document type you hold.

Renewal fees for British National (Overseas) passport holders, whether you apply from Hong Kong, the UK, or anywhere else. Charged in pounds sterling at the standard overseas rate. Updated 8 April 2026.

BNO renewal fee, in short

Renewing a British National (Overseas) passport costs £116.50 online or £130 by post for adults (children £75.50 online / £89 postal), effective 8 April 2026. You apply through the UK overseas passport service at gov.uk/overseas-passports and pay in pounds sterling wherever you live. Fast track and premium same-day are not available.

What Is a BNO Passport?

A British National (Overseas) passport is a UK travel document issued to Hong Kong permanent residents with British nationality status established before 1997. As of 2021, BNO holders can use a BNO visa to live, work, and study in the UK, with a pathway to citizenship after 5 years.

Who Issues a BNO Passport, and in What Currency?

British National (Overseas) passports are issued only by HM Passport Office in the United Kingdom. There is no Hong Kong-issued BNO passport and no fee schedule in Hong Kong dollars. Whether you apply from Hong Kong, the UK, or anywhere else, you apply through the UK overseas passport service at gov.uk/overseas-passports and pay the standard overseas fee in pounds sterling.

Do not confuse the BNO passport with the HKSAR passport. The HKSAR (Hong Kong Special Administrative Region) passport is a separate document issued by the Hong Kong Immigration Department and priced in Hong Kong dollars. It is not a British passport. This page covers the BNO passport only.

BNO Renewal Fees (from 8 April 2026)

These are the standard UK overseas passport fees and apply to BNO renewals wherever you submit your application from.

Applicant	Online fee	Postal fee
Adult	£116.50	£130
Child (under 16)	£75.50	£89

Source: HMPO overseas passport fees effective 8 April 2026. Confirm at gov.uk/passport-fees.

BNO Application Process

1. All BNO renewals must be submitted online. Paper forms are not available for BNO applications.

2. Apply at gov.uk/overseas-passports (from the UK or overseas).

3. Applications are handled centrally in the UK regardless of where you apply from. Overseas applications typically take longer than UK applications, so apply well ahead of any travel.

4. Fast track and Premium same-day services are not available for BNO applications.

BNO Passport FAQs

How much does it cost to renew a BNO passport?

A BNO passport is renewed through the UK overseas passport service and charged in pounds sterling wherever you apply from. From 8 April 2026: £116.50 adult online or £130 by post; £75.50 child online or £89 by post. There is no separate Hong Kong-issued BNO passport and no HKD fee - all BNO passports are issued by HM Passport Office.

Can I hold both a BNO passport and a full British passport?

In most cases, yes. After 5 years on a BNO visa in the UK you can apply for British citizenship. Once naturalised as a British citizen, you can apply for a full British passport and potentially hold both. Specific rules depend on your circumstances - consult a qualified immigration adviser.

Can I use a BNO passport to travel to the EU?

BNO passport holders do not have automatic visa-free access to all EU countries in the same way as full British passport holders for all purposes. Always check the entry requirements for your specific destination based on the document type you hold. For regular tourism, many destinations allow BNO holders in, but check before travel.

Will getting a BNO passport affect my UK citizenship application?

Holding or renewing a BNO passport does not affect your ability to apply for British citizenship. The BNO passport renewal is independent of the citizenship application process. Always verify your specific situation with UKVI or an immigration specialist.

Also see: Full cost overview | Overseas renewal costs | Processing times