Passport Fees Revised from 1 July 2026 under Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026
Published 1 Jul 2026 · Last updated 1 Jul 2026
MEA has revised fees for fresh, re-issue, Tatkaal, lost/damaged passports and PCC from 1 July 2026.
The Ministry of External Affairs notified the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026 and the revised passport fees came into effect on 1 July 2026. Press reports describe it as the first major change in passport charges in over a decade.
Reported adult fees: 36-page booklet ₹2,500 (normal) and ₹5,000 (Tatkaal); 60-page booklet ₹3,500 (normal) and ₹6,000 (Tatkaal). Minors (36 pages): ₹1,750 normal and ₹4,250 Tatkaal.
Replacement of a lost or damaged 36-page adult passport is reported at ₹5,000 (normal) and ₹7,500 (Tatkaal). PCC, surrender certificate and similar certificates are reported at ₹750 (earlier ₹500).
Fees are shown at the time of application on the Passport Seva portal; always pay only on the official portal.
Important Highlights
- Effective 1 July 2026
- 36-page adult: ₹2,500 normal / ₹5,000 Tatkaal
- Minor 36-page: ₹1,750 normal / ₹4,250 Tatkaal
- PCC / surrender certificate: ₹750
Official source: https://www.passportindia.gov.in/
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