Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:13pm on 25 Jun 2026,Thursday India
The Indian government has announced the first major passport fee revision in nearly 14 years, with the new rates taking effect from July 1, 2026. A fresh or reissued 36-page passport for adults will now cost Rs 2,500 under the normal scheme and Rs 5,000 under Tatkaal, up from Rs 1,500 and Rs 3,500 respectively. The fee for a 60-page passport has risen to Rs 3,500 and Rs 6,000. Charges for replacing lost or damaged passports have also increased significantly across categories. The revised structure, notified through the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026, applies to all applications submitted on or after July 1 nationwide. (PC: Pinterest)
