In what can be termed the first revision in 14 years, the Indian government has announced an increase in passport fees.

The new charges, which will come into force on July 1, 2026, will apply to both residents and NRIs.

Applicants seeking a fresh ordinary passport or renewal of a 36-page passport will have to pay Rs. 2,500, effective July 1. Tatkaal applicants will have to shell out Rs. 5,000 under the revised structure.

At present, the corresponding fees are Rs. 1,500 and Rs. 3,500, respectively.

For NRIs, the charges for the same service will increase from the current rate of $75 to $125 for regular applications. For Tatkaal applications, it will be $250 from the current rate of $225.

The fee for obtaining or renewing a 60-page passport has also been raised. Applicants will pay Rs. 3,500 for the normal route, while those applying for the Tatkaal service will be charged Rs. 6,000. The current fees are Rs. 2,000 and Rs. 4,000, respectively.

For overseas Indians, the revised rates for a 60-page passport will be $175 under the normal category and $300 under Tatkaal, up from the current charges of $100 and $250.

The Indian government has also increased charges for replacement of passports. Reissuing a 36-page passport in case of loss or damage will cost Rs. 5,000 through the regular process and Rs. 7,500 under the Tatkaal scheme. The current charges are Rs. 3,000 and Rs. 5,000, respectively. – editor@nrifocus.com