Indian Passport Fees Hiked: Check New Passport Charges Effective from 1 July 2026

India, June 28 -- Here's a detailed breakdown of the new passport fee notification effective 1 July 2026:

Key Changes

- Fees revised under the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026, replacing Schedule IV of the 1980 Rules.

- Applies to fresh applications, renewals, Tatkaal services, lost/damaged replacements, PCC, surrender certificates, certificates of identity, Global Entry verification, and other services.

- Increase ranges from 40% to 70% depending on service type.

Fresh/Reissue Passport (Normal Fees)

- Adults (36 pages): Rs.2,500 (previously Rs.1,500)

- Adults (60 pages): Rs.3,500 (previously Rs.2,000)

- Minors (36 pages): Rs.1,750 (previously Rs.1,000)

Tatkaal Passport (Expedited Fees)

- Adults (36 pages): Rs.5,000 (previously Rs.3,500)

- Adults (60 pages): Rs.6,000 (previously Rs.4,000)

- Minors (36 pages): Rs.4,250 (previously Rs.3,000)

Lost or Damaged Passport (Replacement Fees)

- Adults (36 pages): Rs.5,000 normal / Rs.7,500 Tatkaal

- Adults (60 pages): Rs.6,000 normal / Rs.8,500 Tatkaal

- Minors (36 pages): Rs.4,250 normal / Rs.6,750 Tatkaal

Other Passport-Related Services

- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC): Rs.750 (previously Rs.500)

- Surrender Certificate: Rs.750 (previously Rs.500)

- Global Entry Program Verification: Rs.750 (previously Rs.500)

- Certificate of Identity: Rs.1,000 (previously Rs.500)

Applications Abroad (US Dollar Fees)

- Fresh/Reissue Passport (36 pages - Adult): $125 normal / $250 Tatkaal

- Fresh/Reissue Passport (60 pages - Adult): $175 normal / $300 Tatkaal

- Lost/Damaged Passport (36 pages - Adult): $250 normal / $375 Tatkaal

- PCC, Surrender, Global Entry Verification: $40 each

- Certificate of Identity: $50

- Emergency Certificate: $15

Validity & Discounts

- Adult passports: 10 years validity unchanged.

- Minor passports: 5 years or until age 18.

- 10% discount continues for fresh applications by:

- Children up to 8 years

- Senior citizens above 60 years

- Discount not applicable for renewals.

Impact

The hike reflects rising administrative and service costs, while maintaining concessions for vulnerable groups. It also standardizes fees across domestic and overseas applications, ensuring consistency.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Travel Media.