It is the British Government's policy that fees for consular services should be set to recover the full costs involved without being subsidised from UK general taxation. The fees are therefore calculated on the basis of the full cost (staff, accommodation and overheads) proportionate to the average time taken to perform the service. The fees are calculated in sterling and are applied on a world-wide basis. They are reviewed annually. All our posts have a statutory requirement to implement them. The calculations are scrutinised by HM Treasury, approved by the Privy Council and laid before Parliament. The method is one operated generally by Government departments offering cost-recoverable services.

Method of Payment

Payment is generally made in the country where the service is performed, is normally levied in advance and must be made in local currency.  The Embassy has credit/debit card payment facilities (only Visa and MasterCard).

If you are applying for Passports and/or other Consular Services by post, you can pay by debit or credit card using this form. Please read the form carefully and follow the instructions when making your payment(s) and attaching other form(s).

Please contact our consular section of for information on the current consular exchange rate and the methods of payment available in the country concerned.

See our current Consular Fees.