Passport Application Charges Revised Under New Rules from July 1, 2026

The Central Government has revised passport application charges through the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026, which will come into effect from July 1, 2026. 

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued the notification on June 20, replacing the existing fee schedule under the Passports Rules, 1980.  

The revised rates apply to fresh passport applications, reissued passports, Tatkal services and replacement passports issued after loss or damage. 

Ordinary Passport Fees Revised 

Under the new rules, the application fee for a 36-page ordinary passport has been increased from ₹1,500 to ₹2,500. The revised amount also applies to the reissue of a 36-page passport. For applicants opting for the Tatkal service, the fee has been raised from ₹3,500 to ₹5,000. 

The fee for a 60-page ordinary passport has also been revised. A fresh application or reissue will now cost ₹3,500, up from ₹2,000. The Tatkal fee for the same category has increased from ₹4,000 to ₹6,000. 

Charges for Lost or Damaged Passports 

The notification also revises the cost of replacing lost or damaged passports. A replacement 36-page ordinary passportwill now cost ₹5,000, while the fee for replacing a 60-page passport has been fixed at ₹6,000.  

These charges will apply to ordinary replacement passports issued after the revised rules come into force. 

Rules Cover Different Applicant Categories 

The amended schedule issued by the government categorises applicants into three groups. These include adults aged 18 years and above, minors between 15 and 18 years applying under the adult passport category, and minor applicants below 18 years of age.  

The revised fee schedule will replace the existing Schedule IV of the Passports Rules, 1980. 

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Conclusion 

The revised passport fees will be applicable from July 1, 2026, increasing the cost of ordinary and Tatkal passport services across both 36-page and 60-page booklets.  

Applications submitted from that date onwards will be processed under the amended fee structure notified by the Ministry of External Affairs. 

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