The Central Government of India has revised passport application fees across various categories, with the new rates set to come into effect from July 1, 2026, following a notification issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The revised fee structure, notified under the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026, under the Passports Act, 1967, replaces Schedule IV of the Passports Rules, 1980, and marks the first increase in passport charges since 2012.
Revised passport fees (effective July 1, 2026)
Fresh/Reissued Passports (18 years and above)
- 36-page passport (Normal): ₹2,500 (earlier ₹1,500)
- 36-page passport (Tatkaal): ₹5,000 (earlier ₹3,500)
- 60-page passport (Normal): ₹3,500 (earlier ₹2,000)
- 60-page passport (Tatkaal): ₹6,000 (earlier ₹4,000)
Replacement of Lost/Damaged Passports (Adults)
- 36-page passport (Normal): ₹5,000 (earlier ₹3,000)
- 36-page passport (Tatkaal): ₹7,500 (earlier ₹5,000)
- 60-page passport (Normal): ₹6,000 (earlier ₹3,500)
- 60-page passport (Tatkaal): ₹8,500 (earlier ₹5,500)
Fresh/Reissued Passports (Minors below 18 years)
- 36-page passport (Normal): ₹1,750 (earlier ₹1,000)
- 36-page passport (Tatkaal): ₹4,250 (earlier ₹3,000)
Replacement of Lost/Damaged Passports (Minors)
- 36-page passport (Normal): ₹4,250 (earlier ₹3,000)
- 36-page passport (Tatkaal): ₹6,750 (earlier ₹5,000)
The MEA has also revised the fees for special travel documents and miscellaneous passport-related services. An Emergency Certificate issued abroad will cost US$15, while a Certificate of Identity has been priced at ₹1,000 in India and US$50 abroad. The fee for issuing a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC), Surrender Certificate, Global Entry Program verification, and other miscellaneous passport-related certificates has been increased from ₹500 to ₹750 in India, while the overseas fee has been fixed at US$40.
Passports issued to adults under the standard category will remain valid for 10 years, while passports issued to minors will remain valid for five years or until the holder attains the age of 18 years, whichever is earlier.
