Looking for passport fees India 2026, passport renewal fees, Tatkaal passport charges, or how much for a new passport? Official passport fee structure is set by the Ministry of External Affairs and collected through Passport Seva at passportindia.gov.in. This guide lists fresh passport fee, passport renewal fee (re-issue — same as fresh), Tatkal / Tatkaal fee, minor passport fee, and lost passport fee so you pay correctly before you apply passport online.
Source: Passport Seva Fee Structure · Effective from: 1 July 2026 (Passports Amendment Rules, 2026) · Live check: Fee Document · Fee Calculator · Hub: Passport Services
Important: Renewal = Re-issue (Same Fee as Fresh)
On Passport Seva there is no separate menu named “renewal fee”.
| What people say | What you select online | Fee category |
|---|---|---|
| Passport renewal (expired / about to expire) | Re-issue of Passport | Same as fresh ordinary passport |
| Pages finished / booklet full | Re-issue | Same as fresh |
| Name / address / other particulars change | Re-issue | Same as fresh (standard rows) |
| Passport lost, stolen or damaged | Re-issue / replacement | Higher replacement fee (not normal re-issue) |
| First passport ever | Fresh Passport | Fresh application fee |
Bottom line for renewal: normal 36-page re-issue costs ₹2,500; 60-page re-issue costs ₹3,500 — same as a new passport. You do not pay less for renewal than for a fresh booklet under the standard rows.
Passport Fees 2026 — Full Snapshot (Verified)
Official table style: Application fee + Additional Tatkaal fee (when you choose Tatkaal).
| Service (ordinary passport) | Normal (application fee only) | Additional Tatkaal fee | Total if Tatkaal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh or re-issue (renewal) — 36 pages, 10 years (adults; minors 15–18 opting 10-year) | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹5,000 |
| Fresh or re-issue (renewal) — 60 pages, 10 years | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹6,000 |
| Minor below 18 — 36 pages, 5 years (or till 18, whichever earlier) | ₹1,750 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,250 |
| Lost / damaged / stolen — 36 pages, 5-year validity | ₹4,250 | ₹2,500 | ₹6,750 |
| Lost / damaged / stolen — 36 pages, 10-year validity | ₹5,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹7,500 |
| Lost / damaged / stolen — 60 pages | ₹6,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹8,500 |
Gateway convenience charges (if any) may appear at payment. Always reconfirm with the official Fee Calculator before paying.
Passport Renewal Fees 2026 (Re-issue)
| Renewal situation | Booklet | Normal fee | Tatkaal total (if eligible) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expiry / validity ending — renewal | 36 pages | ₹2,500 | ₹5,000 |
| Expiry / validity ending — renewal | 60 pages | ₹3,500 | ₹6,000 |
| Pages exhausted (extra booklet) | 36 / 60 pages | Same as above | Same as above |
| Change of personal particulars | As per pages chosen | Same as fresh/re-issue row | As above |
| Lost / damaged (not simple renewal) | See replacement table | Higher | Higher |
How to apply renewal online: choose Re-issue of Passport on passportindia.gov.in — full steps in Apply Passport Online.
Fresh Passport Fees (First Time)
| Booklet | Validity | Normal fee | Tatkaal total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 pages | 10 years (adult / eligible minor 15–18) | ₹2,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 60 pages | 10 years | ₹3,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 36 pages (minor < 18, standard minor row) | 5 years or till 18 | ₹1,750 | ₹4,250 |
Lost, Damaged or Stolen Passport Fees
These are not standard renewal rates:
| Replacement type | Normal application fee | Tatkaal total (app + additional) |
|---|---|---|
| 36 pages, 5-year validity | ₹4,250 | ₹6,750 |
| 36 pages, 10-year validity | ₹5,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 60 pages | ₹6,000 | ₹8,500 |
Carry police report / annexures as required by the Document Advisor for lost/stolen cases.
What Changed from 1 July 2026?
| Category | Earlier (commonly quoted) | From 1 July 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Normal 36 pages fresh or renewal (re-issue) | ~₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| Normal 60 pages fresh or renewal | ~₹2,000 | ₹3,500 |
| Tatkaal total — 36 pages | ~₹3,500 | ₹5,000 |
| Tatkaal total — 60 pages | ~₹4,000 | ₹6,000 |
| Lost/damaged 36 pages (normal) | lower older rate | ₹5,000 application fee |
| Lost/damaged 60 pages (normal) | lower older rate | ₹6,000 application fee |
Media often quote Tatkaal as a single total (₹5,000 / ₹6,000). Passport Seva’s fee page splits it as application fee + additional Tatkaal fee (usually + ₹2,500). Both match when added.
10% Fee Rebate (Fresh Only — Not Renewal)
Passport Seva notes a 10% discount on passport fee for fresh applications only (not re-issue / renewal) for:
- Minors up to 8 years, and
- Senior citizens above 60 years
The Fee Calculator applies this when DOB and service type qualify. Do not expect this rebate on renewal/re-issue.
Normal vs Tatkaal — How Payment Works
| Mode | What you pay (example: adult 36-page fresh or renewal) |
|---|---|
| Normal | Application fee only → ₹2,500 |
| Tatkaal | Application ₹2,500 + additional Tatkaal ₹2,500 → ₹5,000 total |
Tatkaal needs eligibility and documents. If you do not qualify, choose Normal.
Payment timing: fee is paid online before PSK / POPSK appointment booking (mandatory on Passport Seva).
Verify live amounts on MEA Passport Seva before you pay
➡ Official Fee Structure Open Fee CalculatorHow to Calculate Exact Fee Online
- Open Fee Calculator.
- Select Fresh or Re-issue (renewal), or replacement if lost/damaged.
- Choose age group, 36 / 60 pages, Normal or Tatkaal.
- Note the payable amount (includes rebate if any).
- Cross-check fee document.
- Pay only inside your logged-in application when booking appointment.
Common Mistakes
| Mistake | Correct approach |
|---|---|
| Searching “renewal fee” and expecting a lower rate | Renewal = re-issue = same as fresh (₹2,500 / ₹3,500) |
| Paying lost-passport fee for simple expiry renewal | Use standard re-issue fee, not replacement |
| Using old ₹1,500 / ₹2,000 blogs | Use July 2026 rates above + official calculator |
| Assuming 10% senior discount on renewal | Rebate is for fresh applications only (eligible ages) |
| Paying agents offline “service charge” | Pay only on passportindia.gov.in |
Official Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Fee structure (official) | feeDocument |
| Fee calculator | FeeCalculator |
| Apply / re-issue online | passportindia.gov.in |
| Step-by-step apply guide | Apply Passport Online India |
| Passport hub | Passport Services |
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Disclaimer
Easy Applications (EasyApplications.in) is not affiliated with MEA or Passport Seva. Fees are compiled from the official Passport Seva fee structure and the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026 revision effective 1 July 2026. Amount shown on the official payment gateway is final. Always verify on passportindia.gov.in before paying.
Summary: Passport renewal fees 2026 = re-issue fees = same as fresh — ₹2,500 (36 pages) or ₹3,500 (60 pages) normal; Tatkaal totals ₹5,000 / ₹6,000. Minors (5-year row) ₹1,750. Lost/damaged is higher (₹5,000 / ₹6,000 application fee). Confirm on the official fee page and calculator.