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26 Jun 2026


Passport fees revised, new rates effective from July 1

Government raises passport charges while retaining existing application and processing procedures nationwide

The Centre has revised passport fees, with the new rates set to take effect from July 1, 2026. The increase will apply to fresh passports, renewals and Tatkal services. The Ministry of External Affairs said the revision is aimed at covering higher service costs, while the application process and required documents will remain unchanged for applicants.