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Emergency Travel Documents: Fees and Charges

Asked by Manuela PerteghellaLiberal DemocratForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 8 April 2025UIN 40330

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will publish a breakdown of the costs that contribute to the £570 fee for an emergency travel document.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

The fee for an Emergency Travel Document is £100. The costs break down as follows: 69% on staffing for our Emergency Travel Document Centres, 27% on the online application system and other digital services, and 4% on consumable items.

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