Passport Applicants To Pay Revised Fees

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has revised passport fees under the Passport Rules, 1980. The new fee structure will come into effect from July 1, 2026. Applicants seeking a new passport will now have to pay higher charges. The fee for a 36-page ordinary passport has been fixed at ₹2,500, while the Tatkal service will cost ₹5,000. For a 60-page ordinary passport, the revised fee is ₹3,500, and ₹6,000 under the Tatkal category.

Replacement charges for lost or damaged passports have also been increased. A 36-page passport replacement will cost ₹5,000 under normal processing and ₹7,500 under Tatkal service. For a 60-page passport, the replacement fee has been fixed at ₹6,000 under regular processing and ₹8,500 under Tatkal service. The revised charges are expected to increase the overall cost for individuals planning international travel.