NEW DELHI: The Central government has revised passport and travel document fees, with the new rates coming into effect from July 1, 2026, following an amendment to the Passports Rules notified by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
The revised fee structure, issued through the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026, replaces Schedule IV of the Passports Rules, 1980, and applies to fresh passport applications, renewals, replacement of lost or damaged passports, police clearance certificates, and other travel-related documents submitted in India and abroad.
Revised passport fees for adults (15 years and above)
Fresh passport/Reissue
36-page passport
- Normal: ₹2,500
- Tatkal: ₹5,000
60-page passport
- Normal: ₹3,500
- Tatkal: ₹6,000
Replacement of lost or damaged passports (Adults)
36-page passport
- Normal: ₹5,000
- Tatkal: ₹7,500
60-page passport
- Normal: ₹6,000
- Tatkal: ₹8,500
Passport fees for minors (Below 18 years)
Fresh passport/Reissue (36 pages)
- Normal: ₹1,750
- Tatkal: ₹4,250
Replacement of lost or damaged passport (36 pages)
- Normal: ₹4,250
- Tatkal: ₹6,750
Other revised charges
The government has also updated fees for several passport-related services.
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC): ₹750 in India, $40 abroad
- Surrender Certificate: ₹750 in India, $40 abroad
- Global Entry Program verification and other miscellaneous passport certificates: ₹750 in India, $40 abroad
- Emergency Certificate: $15 (issued abroad)
- Certificate of Identity: ₹1,000 in India and $50 abroad
The MEA stated that the amended rules, notified on June 20, 2026, have been issued under the provisions of the Passports Act, 1967, and will come into force from July 1, 2026.
Passport validity remains unchanged under the revised rules. Passports issued to adults will continue to be valid for 10 years, while passports issued to minors will remain valid for five years or until the holder turns 18 years of age, whichever is earlier.
The revised fee schedule will apply to all passport applications submitted on or after July 1, marking the first major revision in passport service charges under the updated rules.
