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Passport fresh, renewal and Tatkaal

Passport fees went up on 1 July 2026. Here are the new official amounts, the steps on Passport Seva, and what to carry to the Passport Seva Kendra.

Last updated: 1 November 2026Reviewed by IndiaDigital editors Sources

Who needs this

Anyone applying for a first passport (fresh), or a new booklet because the old one is expiring, expired, or out of pages (re-issue).
Children: below 18 get a 5-year passport (or till 18). Between 15 and 18 you can choose a 10-year passport at the adult fee.
Tatkaal is for urgent cases. No proof of urgency is needed, but some categories cannot apply under Tatkaal (see the booklet).

Official fee

For	Fee
Fresh or re-issue, 36 pages, 10 years (18+, or 15 to 18 choosing 10 years)Tatkaal: ₹2,500 extra (₹5,000 total)source: mportal.passportindia.gov.in	₹2,500
Fresh or re-issue, 60 pages, 10 yearsTatkaal: ₹2,500 extra (₹6,000 total)source: mportal.passportindia.gov.in	₹3,500
Minor below 18, 36 pages, 5 years or till 18Tatkaal: ₹2,500 extra (₹4,250 total)source: mportal.passportindia.gov.in	₹1,750
Replacement of lost, damaged or stolen passport, 36 pages, 10 yearsTatkaal: ₹2,500 extrasource: mportal.passportindia.gov.in	₹5,000
Replacement of lost, damaged or stolen passport, 60 pagesTatkaal: ₹2,500 extrasource: mportal.passportindia.gov.in	₹6,000
Rebate on a fresh passport for children up to 8 and seniors above 60source: mportal.passportindia.gov.in	10% off the basic fee

Fees revised by Gazette notification GSR 516(E) dated 25 June 2026, in force from 1 July 2026. Pay only on passportindia.gov.in. The Tatkaal fee is added to the normal fee.

Fees checked: 1 November 2026

Steps

Register or log in on passportindia.gov.in (the official Passport Seva site).
Choose Fresh or Re-issue, Normal or Tatkaal, and 36 or 60 pages. Fill the form online and check every spelling against your documents.
Pay the fee online and book an appointment at a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Post Office PSK.
Go on the date with the appointment receipt and original documents plus one set of self-attested copies.
At the PSK: token, document check, photo and fingerprints, then the officer’s approval.
Police verification is done before or after issue, depending on your case. Track your file and the speed post on the portal.

Documents

Proof of present address (for example Aadhaar, voter ID, bank passbook, utility bill, rent agreement as allowed in the booklet)
Proof of date of birth (for example birth certificate, school leaving certificate, PAN, Aadhaar, driving licence)
Old passport, for re-issue (and its first and last pages self-attested)
For minors: parents’ passports or address proof, and Annexure D if needed
Use the Document Advisor on the portal for your exact case

How long it takes

Normal, when police verification is not needed or is done after issue: the booklet says the passport is expected to be dispatched on the third working day, not counting the day you submit.
Tatkaal, when police verification is not needed: expected dispatch within one working day, not counting the day you submit.
Tatkaal with police verification before issue: within three working days of receiving a "Recommendatory" police report.

Common mistakes

Using look-alike websites that charge "service fees". The only official site is passportindia.gov.in.
Name or date of birth spelt differently on different documents. Fix the mismatch before you apply.
Booking Tatkaal in a category that cannot use it (the booklet lists them).
Leaving your phone off when the police verification officer calls.
Forgetting to carry originals; photocopies alone are not accepted at the PSK.

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Proof of present address (for example Aadhaar, voter ID, bank passbook, utility bill, rent agreement as allowed in the booklet)
Proof of date of birth (for example birth certificate, school leaving certificate, PAN, Aadhaar, driving licence)
Old passport, for re-issue (and its first and last pages self-attested)
For minors: parents’ passports or address proof, and Annexure D if needed
Use the Document Advisor on the portal for your exact case
Appointment receipt printed or on phone
Originals and one set of self-attested copies
Old passport (for re-issue)
Reached the PSK 15 minutes early

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Official links

Passport Seva (apply, pay, book appointment, track) ↗ passportindia.gov.in
Official instruction booklet with fee table (PDF) ↗ mportal.passportindia.gov.in

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Questions people ask

How much is a passport in 2026?

From 1 July 2026: ₹2,500 for a 36-page adult passport, ₹3,500 for 60 pages, and ₹1,750 for a minor’s 36-page passport. Tatkaal adds ₹2,500.

Is renewal cheaper than a fresh passport?

No. Re-issue (renewal) has the same fee as a fresh passport for the same pages and validity.

How fast is Tatkaal?

If police verification is not needed, the booklet says the passport is expected to be dispatched within one working day after the day you apply.

Sources

Last checked: 1 November 2026

Passport Seva: application instruction booklet V3.0, Table 4 fee list Fees revised by Gazette notification GSR 516(E) dated 25 June 2026, in force from 1 July 2026.
Passport Seva portal