If you think the second increase in the cost of an Australian passport in 2024 will exempt it from the annual rise in 2025, think again – the world’s most expensive passport is set to rise in price again.
The cost of a 10-year Australian passport will rise from $398 to $412 on the first day of 2025, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).
This means Australians are expected to pay an additional $14 to renew their passport in 2025, despite it already being the most expensive passport in the world.
The cost of the travel document goes up every year in Australia, with a DFAT spokesperson saying that the increase is in line with legislation and the Consumer Price Index.
“The Australian passport is respected internationally as a high-quality travel document.
“It has a high level of technological sophistication, backed by rigorous anti-fraud measures, which ensures its integrity.
“This is a key reason why Australian passport holders receive visa-free access to over 180 countries,” the spokesperson said, echoing a statement made in 2023.
