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 government raises passport fees across categories effective July 1, 2026, impacting adults and minors alike.

Passport application fees are set to increase significantly from July 1, 2026, as the Centre amends the Passports Rules, 1980. A standard 36-page passport will now cost Rs 2,500,…