India Revises Passport Fees Effective July 1, 2026, Including Tatkal and Replacement Charges
The Indian government has revised passport fees effective July 1, 2026, under the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026. A standard 36-page passport for adults will cost Rs 2,500, up from Rs 1,500, and a 60-page passport Rs 3,500, up from Rs 2,000. Tatkal fees have also increased, with a 36-page Tatkal passport now Rs 5,000. Replacement fees for lost or damaged passports have risen accordingly. A 10% concession applies to fresh applications for children up to eight years and senior citizens over 60. Passport validity remains unchanged.