The Centre has revised passport fees, effective July 1, increasing costs to Rs 2,500 for regular applications and Rs 5,000 for tatkal services under new amendments.
The new rates will come into effect on July 1
Jun 26, 2026
09:55 am
What's the storyThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has announced a hike in passport fees. The new rates will come into effect from July 1, 2026.
The fee revision includes fresh passports, reissues, lost or damaged passports, police clearance certificates, and other travel documents for applicants in India and abroad.
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