Planning to apply for a new passport or renew your existing one? You may want to complete the process before the end of June. The Central Government has announced revised passport service charges, with the new fee structure set to take effect from July 1, 2026.
The revised rates apply to both normal and Tatkal passport services, covering new passport applications, renewals, re-issuance of lost or damaged passports, and several other passport-related services. While the validity period of passports remains unchanged, applicants will have to pay significantly higher fees under the updated schedule.
Here's everything you need to know about the revised passport charges.
Passport Fees Revised From July 1Under the new fee structure, the cost of obtaining both 36-page and 60-page passports has been increased.
Applicants choosing either regular or Tatkal processing will now pay more than the existing charges.
New Fee for 36-Page PassportThe revised charges for a 36-page passport (new issue or re-issue) are:
| Normal Application | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 |
| Tatkal Application | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 |
This means applicants opting for the normal service will pay ₹1,000 more, while Tatkal applicants will pay ₹1,500 more than before.
Revised Charges for 60-Page PassportFrequent international travelers who require a larger passport booklet will also face higher charges.
The updated fees for a 60-page passport are:
| Normal Application | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 |
| Tatkal Application | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 |
The revised pricing applies to both new passports and re-issued passports.
Passport Fees for Adult ApplicantsThe following charges will apply to:
For applicants below 18 years of age, the new fee structure is as follows:
36-Page Passport (New or Re-Issue)The government has also specified revised fees for several related services.
These include:
| Certificate of Identity | ₹1,000 |
| Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) | ₹750 |
| Surrender Certificate | ₹750 |
| Global Entry Program Verification | ₹750 |
| Other Passport-Based Certificates | ₹750 |
Applicants requiring these services should also factor the revised charges into their application plans.
Passport Fees for Applicants Living AbroadIndian citizens applying for passport services outside India will continue to pay fees in US dollars.
For example:
The applicable fee may vary depending on the service requested and the country where the application is submitted.
Passport Validity Remains UnchangedWhile the fees have increased, the government has not changed the validity period of passports.
The existing validity rules continue to apply:
The government has retained the 10% fee concession for certain categories of applicants.
The discount is available for:
However, this concession applies only to fresh passport applications. It is not available for passport renewals or re-issuance of existing passports.
Last Date to Apply Under Existing FeesApplicants wishing to avoid the higher charges have a limited window.
Passport applications submitted on or before June 30, 2026, will continue to be processed under the current fee structure. Applications filed from July 1, 2026, onward will attract the revised charges.
Final ThoughtsThe government's revised passport fee structure will make passport services more expensive from July 1, 2026. The increase affects new passport applications, renewals, Tatkal services, re-issuance of lost or damaged passports, and several related services. While passport validity remains unchanged and fee concessions continue for eligible children and senior citizens, applicants planning to obtain or renew a passport may benefit from submitting their applications before June 30 to take advantage of the existing rates.
