Applying for a Passport After July 1? Check the New Normal vs Tatkaal Fees Here
India's Ministry of External Affairs is increasing passport fees starting July 1, marking the first major price revision in 14 years. A standard 36-page normal adult passport will jump from INR 1,500 to INR 2,500, while the urgent Tatkaal service climbs to INR 5,000. The hike covers minor, adult, and replacement booklets across the board.
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The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has announced a significant increase in passport application and reissue fees across all major categories, effective Wednesday, July 1. Introduced under the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026, this decision marks the first major overhaul of India's passport tariff structure in roughly 14 years. The new regulations apply to fresh applications, renewals, lost or damaged replacements, and consular services handled both domestically and at Indian missions abroad.
Revised Passport Fee Structure
Under the newly notified schedule, the price of a standard 36-page ordinary fresh passport or renewal for adults will jump from INR 1,500 to INR 2,500 under the normal application mode. For travellers requiring the larger 60-page booklet, the standard processing fee has been raised to INR 3,500. How To Apply for a Tatkal Passport Online Ahead of the New July Fee Structure.
New Passport Fees To Be Applicable from July 1
Centre hikes fees for Passport application; ₹2,500 for an ordinary fresh passport or reissue of passport containing 36 pages; ₹5,000 Tatkal fee. pic.twitter.com/GIeeC0eEYf
— Arvind Gunasekar (@arvindgunasekar) June 25, 2026
The expedited Tatkaal service tier has similarly seen an upward adjustment across all sub-categories. An urgent 36-page booklet will now require a total layout of INR 5,000, while a 60-page booklet under Tatkaal will cost INR 6,000. The comprehensive table below details the updated charges for adults and minors alongside the previous fees for reference:
| Application Type & Category | Previous Normal Fee | Revised Normal Fee | Previous Tatkaal Fee | Revised Tatkaal Fee |
| Fresh / Reissue (36 Pages, Adult) | INR 1,500 | INR 2,500 | INR 3,500 | INR 5,000 |
| Fresh / Reissue (60 Pages, Adult) | INR 2,000 | INR 3,500 | INR 4,000 | INR 6,000 |
| Fresh / Reissue (36 Pages, Minor under 18) | INR 1,000 | INR 1,750 | INR 3,000 | INR 4,250 |
| Lost / Damaged Replacement (36 Pages) | INR 3,000 | INR 5,000 | INR 5,000 | ₹7,500 |
| Lost / Damaged Replacement (60 Pages) | INR 3,500 | INR 6,000 | INR 5,500 | INR 8,500 |
(Note: Total Tatkaal fees reflect the combined baseline application fee plus the additional urgent processing surcharges.)
Updates to Miscellaneous and Consular Fees
The Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026, have additionally revised prices for specific ancillary services. The fee to obtain a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) has been increased to INR 750, up from the long-standing rate of INR 500. Furthermore, the government has standardised fixed rates for applications processed at foreign consular offices. While Emergency Certificates remain free inside India, they will attract a UD 15 fee abroad. Surrender Certificates and Global Entry Program (GEP) verifications have been restructured to cost INR 750 in India and USD 40 at international missions. India’s New ePassport Explained: What the Chip-Enabled Passport Is, Features, Benefits and How To Apply.
Background and Policy Context
The Central Government implemented the fee revision by exercising authority under Section 24 of the Passports Act, 1967, substituting the older provisions of Schedule IV under the Passports Rules, 1980. Authorities indicated that the adjustment was necessary to manage rising administrative overheads and fund security upgrades for next-generation travel documents. The MEA confirmed that the existing 10 per cent concession on baseline fees for fresh passport applications remains intact for senior citizens (above 60 years) and young children (up to 8 years of age). The timing of the implementation dictates that any application fully submitted and paid for prior to midnight on June 30 will be processed under the older rates, whereas all subsequent submissions are subject to the new cost structure.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jun 30, 2026 03:51 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
