If you are planning to apply for a fresh passport or renew an old one, here is some news worth noting. The Ministry of External Affairs has revised the fees for passport related services, and the higher rates will come into force from July 1, 2026. By amending the Passport Rules of 1980, the government has increased charges for both normal and tatkal categories. In other words, whether you opt for the regular process or the faster tatkal service, you will now have to pay more than before.
For those who still want to get their work done at the existing rates, the advice is clear: apply before July 1, 2026. Once the new date arrives, every applicant will have to pay according to the revised charges.
New Fees For Adults
For applicants above 18 years of age, the rates depend on the category. A new or re-issued 36-page passport will cost 2,500 rupees under normal service and 5,000 rupees under tatkal. For a 60-page passport, the amount will be 3,500 rupees for normal service and 6,000 rupees for tatkal.
If a passport is lost or damaged, getting a replacement becomes even more expensive. In that case, a 36-page passport will cost 5,000 rupees under normal service and 7,500 rupees under tatkal. For a 60-page passport, the fee has been set at 6,000 rupees for normal service and 8,500 rupees for tatkal.
Charges For Children's Passports
There is some relief for children under 18, as their fees are lower than those for adults. A new or re-issued 36-page passport will cost 1,750 rupees under normal service and 4,250 rupees under tatkal. If a child's passport is lost or damaged, a 36-page document will cost 4,250 rupees under normal service and 6,750 rupees under tatkal.
New Charges For Other Services
Prices for some other passport related services have also been fixed. A Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) will now cost 750 rupees, while a Certificate of Identity will cost 1,000 rupees. For people living abroad, the fee for an Emergency Certificate has been set at 15 US dollars.
How Much The Old And New Fees Differ
To understand the gap, until now a 36-page passport for issue or renewal cost 1,500 rupees, which has now risen to 2,500 rupees. Similarly, a 60-page passport earlier cost 2,000 rupees but will now cost 3,500 rupees.
The impact will also be felt in cases of loss or damage. For a 36-page passport, this fee has been raised from 3,000 rupees to 5,000 rupees, while for a 60-page passport it has gone up from 3,500 rupees to 6,000 rupees. Overall, applicants in every category will have to spend more than they did earlier.
