The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office released its monthly consular exchange-rate table on 1 February 2026, setting the sterling conversion rates used by British embassies and consulates worldwide to price services such as emergency passports, notarial acts and visa-endorsement letters.(gov.uk)
For global-mobility teams relocating staff, the rates determine how much assignees pay locally in foreign currency when renewing passports or obtaining birth-registration documents overseas. With sterling having weakened 1.4 % against the dollar and 0.8 % against the euro in January, many fees denominated in local currencies will rise slightly this month—an unwelcome surprise for employees budgeting in dollars, euros or dirhams.
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If you or your employees need help navigating these fee changes, VisaHQ’s United Kingdom portal (https://www.visahq.com/united-kingdom/) can calculate the exact amount owed under the new FCDO schedule, prepare the necessary paperwork and lodge applications directly with the relevant mission—reducing administrative effort and preventing costly miscalculations.
Companies operating cost-recharge policies should update their reimbursement caps to reflect the new schedule. The CSV file covering 180 currencies is available for download on GOV.UK; payroll and expense systems that map consular fees automatically will need to ingest the February dataset to avoid reimbursement mismatches.
The FCDO reviews the rates monthly to protect its budget from FX volatility; critics argue the approach can create unpredictable spikes for citizens needing urgent documents after theft or loss. An ongoing review is considering switching to quarterly averages, but no decision is expected until the next financial year.
For global-mobility teams relocating staff, the rates determine how much assignees pay locally in foreign currency when renewing passports or obtaining birth-registration documents overseas. With sterling having weakened 1.4 % against the dollar and 0.8 % against the euro in January, many fees denominated in local currencies will rise slightly this month—an unwelcome surprise for employees budgeting in dollars, euros or dirhams.
If you or your employees need help navigating these fee changes, VisaHQ’s United Kingdom portal (https://www.visahq.com/united-kingdom/) can calculate the exact amount owed under the new FCDO schedule, prepare the necessary paperwork and lodge applications directly with the relevant mission—reducing administrative effort and preventing costly miscalculations.
Companies operating cost-recharge policies should update their reimbursement caps to reflect the new schedule. The CSV file covering 180 currencies is available for download on GOV.UK; payroll and expense systems that map consular fees automatically will need to ingest the February dataset to avoid reimbursement mismatches.
The FCDO reviews the rates monthly to protect its budget from FX volatility; critics argue the approach can create unpredictable spikes for citizens needing urgent documents after theft or loss. An ongoing review is considering switching to quarterly averages, but no decision is expected until the next financial year.
