Passport: You will now have to pay ₹2,500 to get a passport; children and the elderly will receive a 10% discount..

Passport application fees have been revised effective July 1, 2026. Higher fees will now apply for obtaining a new passport or re-issuing an old one. According to new regulations issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, fees for various passport categories have been increased. Therefore, if you plan to apply for a passport soon, it would be beneficial to familiarize yourself with the new fee structure beforehand.

**What is the cost for a 36-page passport now?**

Starting July 1, 2026, the fee for obtaining or re-issuing a standard 36-page passport will be ₹2,500. Previously, the charge was ₹1,500; this means applicants will now have to spend an additional ₹1,000. Meanwhile, for those applying under the 'Tatkal' (expedited) service, the fee will now be ₹5,000, up from the earlier rate of ₹3,500.

**What is the fee for a 60-page passport?**

The fee for a standard 60-page passport (or its re-issuance) has been set at ₹3,500, whereas it previously cost ₹2,000. Additionally, the fee for the 'Tatkal' service in this category has been raised to ₹6,000.

**Increased fees for lost or damaged passports**
If a 36-page passport is lost or damaged, the cost to obtain a new one will be ₹5,000. Similarly, a fee of ₹6,000 will be charged to issue a new passport in place of a lost or damaged 60-page passport.

**Relief for children and senior citizens**