Passport Fees 2026: New Fee List from 1 July (Normal, Tatkal, 36 and 60 Pages)
The government has revised Indian passport fees from 1 July 2026, the first big change in many years. A normal 36-page adult passport now costs ₹2,500 in government fees, up from ₹1,500. If you are planning to apply, here is the complete new fee list and what you will actually pay.
New passport fees from 1 July 2026
These are the official government fees for a fresh passport or a re-issue (renewal) for adults:
- 36 pages, normal: ₹2,500
- 60 pages (jumbo), normal: ₹3,500
- 36 pages, Tatkal: ₹5,000
- 60 pages (jumbo), Tatkal: ₹6,000
For minors (below 18), a 36-page passport costs about ₹1,750 under normal and ₹4,250 under Tatkal. Replacing a lost or damaged passport costs more than a normal re-issue.
Fees can change again, so always check the fee calculator on the official Passport Seva portal before paying.
What is the Tatkal fee?
Tatkal is the same passport with faster processing. You pay the normal fee plus a Tatkal charge of ₹2,500. So a 36-page Tatkal passport costs ₹5,000 and a 60-page one ₹6,000. Choose Tatkal only when you really need the passport quickly, for example for an urgent trip.
How much does it cost with EasyKagaz?
You pay the official government fee plus a flat ₹200 service fee. There are no hidden charges:
- Normal, 36 pages: ₹2,500 + ₹200 = ₹2,700
- Normal, 60 pages: ₹3,500 + ₹200 = ₹3,700
- Tatkal, 36 pages: ₹5,000 + ₹200 = ₹5,200
- Tatkal, 60 pages: ₹6,000 + ₹200 = ₹6,200
The ₹200 covers filling your application correctly, checking your documents before submission, and booking your appointment at the nearest Passport Seva Kendra (PSK). Mistakes in the form are the most common reason appointments get wasted, so this small fee saves a lot of trouble.
How to apply for a passport online
- Choose the type: fresh passport or re-issue, normal or Tatkal, 36 or 60 pages.
- Fill the application with details exactly as on your Aadhaar and 10th marksheet.
- Pay the fee and book an appointment at the nearest PSK or Post Office PSK.
- Visit the PSK on the appointment date with original documents for photo and fingerprints.
- Police verification is done at your address (before issue for most fresh passports).
- Passport is dispatched to your address by Speed Post.
Documents you need
- Aadhaar card as proof of address and identity.
- Proof of date of birth: birth certificate, 10th marksheet or PAN card.
- 10th marksheet or higher to get non-ECR (ECNR) status.
- Old passport (first and last pages) if you are applying for a re-issue.
Tips to avoid paying twice
- Make sure your name and date of birth match on Aadhaar, PAN and 10th marksheet.
- Pick 60 pages only if you travel often; it costs ₹1,000 more.
- Do not choose Tatkal unless you need it: if the officer finds Tatkal documents insufficient, the application can be moved to normal and the extra Tatkal fee is not refunded at the counter.
Frequently asked questions
Q: What is the passport fee in 2026?
A: From 1 July 2026, the government fee for an adult passport is ₹2,500 (normal, 36 pages), ₹3,500 (normal, 60 pages), ₹5,000 (Tatkal, 36 pages) and ₹6,000 (Tatkal, 60 pages).
Q: When did the new passport fees start?
A: The revised fees apply from 1 July 2026 under the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026.
Q: How much is the Tatkal passport fee now?
A: A 36-page Tatkal passport costs ₹5,000 and a 60-page Tatkal passport costs ₹6,000 in government fees.
Q: How much does EasyKagaz charge for a passport?
A: Only ₹200 on top of the government fee. A normal 36-page passport costs ₹2,700 in total with EasyKagaz.
Q: Passport ki fees kitni hai 2026 mein?
A: 1 July 2026 se normal 36 pages passport ki sarkari fees ₹2,500 hai, aur Tatkal ki ₹5,000. 60 pages ke liye ₹1,000 zyada lagte hain.
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