Bhubaneswar, June 29 (newsalert24x7): International travel from India is set to get significantly pricier starting next month. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has officially notified a massive revision in service charges across all passport categories, effective July 1, 2026.

Marking the first major overhaul in passport application fees in nearly 14 years (since 2012), the new price structure introduced via the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026 will apply to fresh passports, renewals, Tatkaal requests, and emergency replacements both within India and at embassies abroad.

Full Breakdown: Old vs. New Passport Fees (Effective July 1)

Adults (Ages 18 and Above): Fresh Passport or Re-issue

  • Standard 36-Page Booklet (Normal Route)
  • New Fee: ₹2,500 (Up from ₹1,500 | Total Increase: +₹1,000)
  • High-Speed 36-Page Booklet (Tatkaal Route)
  • New Fee: ₹5,000 (Up from ₹3,500 | Total Increase: +₹1,500)
  • Jumbo 60-Page Booklet (Normal Route)
  • New Fee: ₹3,500 (Up from ₹2,000 | Total Increase: +₹1,500)
  • Jumbo 60-Page Booklet (Tatkaal Route)
  • New Fee: ₹6,000 (Up from ₹4,000 | Total Increase: +₹2,000)

Minors (Under Age 18): Fresh Passport or Re-issue

  • Standard 36-Page Booklet (Normal Route)
  • New Fee: ₹1,750 (Up from ₹1,000 | Total Increase: +₹750)
  • Standard 36-Page Booklet (Tatkaal Route)
  • New Fee: ₹4,250 (Up from ₹3,000 | Total Increase: +₹1,250)

Lost or Damaged Passport Replacements (Adults)

  • Standard 36-Page Replacement (Normal Route)
  • New Fee: ₹5,000 (Up from ₹3,000 | Total Increase: +₹2,000)
  • Jumbo 60-Page Replacement (Normal Route)
  • New Fee: ₹6,000 (Up from ₹3,500 | Total Increase: +₹2,500)
  • Jumbo 60-Page Replacement (Tatkaal Route)
  • New Fee: ₹8,500 (Up from ₹5,500 | Total Increase: +₹3,000)

Miscellaneous Passport Services

  • Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
  • New Fee: ₹750 (Up from ₹500 | Total Increase: +₹250)
  • Passport Surrender / Global Entry Verification
  • New Fee: ₹750 (Up from ₹500 | Total Increase: +₹250)


Heavy Penalties for Lost or Damaged Passports

Citizens who lose or damage their passports will face the heaviest financial pinch under the new guidelines. Replacing a standard 36-page booklet will now incur a flat rate of ₹5,000, while a high-priority 60-page replacement under the Tatkaal scheme has jumped exponentially to ₹8,500.

Major Changes for Indian Expats Abroad

The MEA has also modernized the fee schedules handled by Indian missions and consulates overseas. For non-resident Indians (NRIs) applying from foreign hubs, a standard fresh 36-page passport application will now cost $125 USD under the normal route and $250 USD for Tatkaal processing. Miscellaneous certifications like the PCC or Surrender Certificate at overseas missions have been capped at $40 USD.

Important Relief Retained: The government has confirmed that a 10% fee discount will continue to apply to fresh passport applications (excluding reissues) for young children up to 8 years of age and senior citizens above 60 years.

Officials have clarified that the new prices will be locked entirely based on the submission and payment date of the application. Any application filed and paid for before midnight on June 30 will still process under the older rates.

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