Affordability is not the point. Not everyone is _allowed_ a passport. You can't get a passport if, for example, you have outstanding criminal charges that you

Affordability is not the point. Not everyone is _allowed_ a passport. You can't get a passport if, for example, you have outstanding criminal charges that you are awaiting trial for on bail. Should that prevent you from being able to get or use a bank account? You might need that to be able to pay a lawyer.