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Passport Fees India 2026 — Renewal, Fresh, Tatkaal Charges (₹2,500 / ₹3,500)

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 Calculator

How to Calculate Exact Fee Online

  1. Open Fee Calculator.
  2. Select Fresh or Re-issue (renewal), or replacement if lost/damaged.
  3. Choose age group, 36 / 60 pages, Normal or Tatkaal.
  4. Note the payable amount (includes rebate if any).
  5. Cross-check fee document.
  6. 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
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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the passport renewal fee in India in 2026?

On Passport Seva, passport renewal is filed as Re-issue of Passport. For a normal 36-page re-issue (10 years validity), the application fee is ₹2,500 — the same as a fresh passport. A 60-page re-issue is ₹3,500. Tatkaal, if eligible, adds the additional Tatkaal fee (typically making totals ₹5,000 for 36 pages and ₹6,000 for 60 pages). Lost or damaged cases use higher replacement fees, not the standard re-issue fee.

Is passport renewal fee the same as a new passport fee?

Yes for standard re-issue (expiry, pages exhausted, change of particulars). Fresh and re-issue share the same application fee rows on Passport Seva: ₹2,500 for 36 pages (10 years) and ₹3,500 for 60 pages. Replacement after loss, theft or damage has a separate higher fee.

What is the passport fee in India in 2026 for a normal 36-page passport?

As per the Passport Seva fee structure after the 2026 revision (effective 1 July 2026), the application fee for a fresh or re-issue ordinary passport of 36 pages with 10 years validity is ₹2,500. Always confirm on passportindia.gov.in Fee Calculator before payment.

How much is Tatkaal passport fee in 2026?

Passport Seva lists an application fee plus an additional Tatkaal fee. For 36-page fresh/re-issue: ₹2,500 + ₹2,500 = ₹5,000 total. For 60-page: ₹3,500 + ₹2,500 = ₹6,000 total. News often quotes these totals as the Tatkaal fee.

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

Fresh or re-issue of a 60-page passport with 10 years validity has an application fee of ₹3,500. With Tatkaal, total is typically ₹6,000 (₹3,500 application + ₹2,500 additional Tatkaal).

What is the passport fee for minors in India?

For minors below 18 years, a 5-year validity (or till age 18, whichever is earlier) 36-page passport application fee is ₹1,750, plus additional Tatkaal fee if opted. Minors aged 15–18 who take a 10-year validity booklet follow the adult 10-year fee (₹2,500 for 36 pages). Verify on the official site.

Is there a discount on passport fees for senior citizens or young children?

Passport Seva notes a 10% discount on passport fee for fresh applications (not re-issue/renewal) for minors up to 8 years of age and senior citizens above 60 years. Use the official Fee Calculator for the exact payable amount.

What is the fee for a lost or damaged passport replacement?

Replacement of a 36-page passport in lieu of lost, damaged or stolen (10-year validity) has application fee ₹5,000 (Tatkaal total typically ₹7,500). A 60-page replacement is ₹6,000 application fee (Tatkaal total typically ₹8,500). Five-year validity lost/damaged replacement is listed separately (e.g. ₹4,250 for 36 pages).

Where can I check the official passport fee structure?

Use the official Fee Structure page https://www.passportindia.gov.in/psp/onlineHtml/feeDocument and the Fee Calculator https://www.passportindia.gov.in/psp/FeeCalculator on passportindia.gov.in.

Do I pay passport fees online or at PSK?

Online payment of the applicable passport service fee is mandatory before booking a PSK/POPSK appointment on Passport Seva. Pay only through the official payment gateway after filling the application.

When did the new passport fees start?

The Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026 revised Schedule IV fees with effect from 1 July 2026. Rates on this page match the Passport Seva structure after that revision; always re-check the live official table before you pay.

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