Passport Charges Revised From July 1: Here’s What Applicants Need to Know
Passport Charges Revised From July 1: Here's What Applicants Need to Know
The Ministry of External Affairs has revised passport service charges for fresh applications, renewals, Tatkal services and several related services. The new fee structure comes into effect from July 1, 2026, with some categories witnessing increases of up to 139 per cent.
By Vidhi Lalla
Pune: Applying for a passport or renewing an existing one will become more expensive from July 1, 2026, as the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has announced revised passport service charges. The updated fee structure applies to fresh passports, renewals, Tatkal applications, replacement of lost or damaged passports, Police Clearance Certificates (PCC), and several other passport-related services. A separate fee schedule has also been introduced for Indian citizens applying from abroad.
Under the revised rates, an ordinary 36-page passport for applicants aged 18 years and above, whether a fresh application or reissue, will cost ₹2,500, up from ₹1,500. Applicants opting for the Tatkal service will have to pay ₹5,000, including the normal application fee.
For those choosing a 60-page passport, the normal fee has been increased to ₹3,500, while the Tatkal charge has been fixed at ₹6,000.
Applicants seeking a replacement passport due to loss or damage will also pay more. The fee for replacing a lost or damaged 36-page passport has been increased to ₹5,000, while a replacement 60-page passport will cost ₹6,000.
Passport fees for minor applicants have also been revised. A fresh or reissued 36-page passport for children below 18 years will now cost ₹1,750, compared to the earlier ₹1,000. For passports valid for five years or until the child turns 18 years of age, the revised fee is ₹4,250. Replacement of a lost or damaged passport for minors will also attract higher charges.
The government has also revised charges for miscellaneous passport services. The fee for issuing a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC), Surrender Certificate, Global Entry Programme verification and similar passport-based certificates has been increased from ₹500 to ₹750.
Indian citizens applying for passport services from outside India will now pay under a separate fee structure. For example, a fresh 36-page passport application abroad will cost US$125 under the normal category and US$250 under the Tatkal category.
Despite the increase in fees, the government has retained the 10 per cent discount on fresh passport applications for children below eight years and senior citizens above 60 years. However, this concession will not apply to passport reissues.
The revised fee structure is part of the government’s effort to update passport service charges across various categories. Applicants planning to apply or renew their passports after July 1 are advised to check the latest fee schedule before submitting their applications.
Revised Passport Fees (Effective July 1, 2026)
| Service | New Fee |
|---|---|
| Fresh/Reissue 36-page passport (Adult) | ₹2,500 |
| Tatkal 36-page passport | ₹5,000 |
| Fresh/Reissue 60-page passport | ₹3,500 |
| Tatkal 60-page passport | ₹6,000 |
| Replacement of lost/damaged 36-page passport | ₹5,000 |
| Replacement of lost/damaged 60-page passport | ₹6,000 |
| Fresh/Reissue passport for minors (36-page) | ₹1,750 |
| Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) | ₹750 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When do the revised passport charges come into effect?
The new passport fees will be applicable from July 1, 2026.
2. How much will a new 36-page passport cost?
The fee for a fresh or reissued 36-page passport for adults will be ₹2,500.
3. What is the Tatkal fee for a 36-page passport?
The total Tatkal fee has been fixed at ₹5,000, including the normal passport fee.
4. What is the new fee for a 60-page passport?
A fresh or renewed 60-page passport will cost ₹3,500, while the Tatkal fee will be ₹6,000.
5. Have charges for lost or damaged passports increased?
Yes. Replacement of a lost or damaged passport will now cost ₹5,000 for a 36-page passport and ₹6,000 for a 60-page passport.
6. Are passport charges for children changing?
Yes. Fees for minor applicants have also been revised, with higher charges for fresh, reissued and replacement passports.
7. Has the PCC fee changed?
Yes. The fee for a Police Clearance Certificate has been increased from ₹500 to ₹750.
8. Are any discounts still available?
Yes. A 10 per cent discount on fresh passport applications continues for children below eight years and senior citizens above 60 years. The discount is not available for passport reissues.
9. Do Indians applying from abroad have a different fee structure?
Yes. A separate fee schedule has been introduced for passport services availed outside India.
10. Should applicants who plan to apply after July 1 wait for the new fee schedule?
Anyone submitting a passport application on or after July 1, 2026, should be prepared to pay the revised charges.
Disclaimer: Applicants should verify the latest passport fees and service requirements on the official Passport Seva website or through the Ministry of External Affairs before submitting their application, as charges and procedures may be updated from time to time.
