Passport Fees in India 2026: Complete List of Normal, Tatkaal Charges and 10% Concession Details
Passport Fees in India 2026: Complete Guide to Normal and Tatkaal Charges
The Passport Seva programme under the Ministry of External Affairs has prescribed the applicable passport fees for various services, including fresh passports, passport re-issue, lost or damaged passports, Police Clearance Certificates (PCC), and other miscellaneous services. Applicants can choose between Normal and Tatkaal processing depending on the urgency of their requirement.
Passport Fees for Adults
For applicants aged 18 years and above (including minors aged 15–18 years applying under the adult category), the applicable fees are:
- Fresh/Re-issue Passport (36 pages): ₹2,500 (Normal) | ₹5,000 (Tatkaal)
- Fresh/Re-issue Passport (60 pages): ₹3,500 (Normal) | ₹6,000 (Tatkaal)
- Lost/Damaged Passport (36 pages): ₹5,000 (Normal) | ₹7,500 (Tatkaal)
- Lost/Damaged Passport (60 pages): ₹6,000 (Normal) | ₹8,500 (Tatkaal)
Passport Fees for Minors
For applicants below 18 years of age:
- Fresh/Re-issue Passport (36 pages): ₹1,750 (Normal) | ₹4,250 (Tatkaal)
- Lost/Damaged Passport (36 pages): ₹4,250 (Normal) | ₹6,750 (Tatkaal)
Special Travel Documents
The fee structure for special travel documents is as follows:
- Emergency Certificate (Abroad only): USD 15
- Certificate of Identity: ₹1,000
Miscellaneous Passport Services
For services such as:
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
- Surrender Certificate
- Global Entry Program Verification
- Other passport-based miscellaneous certificates
the prescribed fee is ₹750.
10% Fee Concession
The Passport Seva programme also offers a 10% concession on passport fees for:
- Children up to 8 years of age (Fresh passport applications only)
- Senior citizens aged 60 years and above (Fresh passport applications only)
This concession is not applicable for passport re-issue applications.
Conclusion
Whether you are applying for a new passport, renewing an existing one, replacing a lost passport, or obtaining a Police Clearance Certificate, understanding the latest fee structure will help you complete the application process smoothly. Applicants requiring urgent passport services can opt for the Tatkaal scheme, while eligible children and senior citizens can benefit from the available fee concession.