Passport fees constitute the amount charged for the application of different passport services. The fees differ based on the type of passport services availed. Moreover, it depends on whether the services fall under the regular or Tatkal category.

This article will answer all your queries related to passport fees in India. So, without any further delay, let’s get started.

If you are wondering how do I pay passport fees, here is the answer.

You can pay both online and offline. According to the new rule, online payment of passport fees is mandatory to schedule an appointment at all Passport Seva Kendras.

Online

Here are the following ways you can pay passport application fees online:

• Internet banking (State Bank of India and other associated banks)
• Credit or Debit cards
• State Bank of India Wallet Payment

As an applicant, you only need to pay a regular passport fee while paying online. However, once your application for a passport under the Tatkal scheme is accepted, you must pay the Tatkal fees in cash at Passport Seva Kendra or Passport Office.

Offline

If you visit your nearest Passport Seva Kendra without an appointment, you can pay passport application fees in cash. You can also pay through a bank challan of the State Bank of India.

As mentioned earlier, the passport fees differ with each passport type and service. Therefore, you can use the fee calculator available on the official website of Passport Seva.

Take a look at how you can use the calculator for different passport services to calculate passport application fees -

Passport

To know how much is the passport application fee, follow the simple steps:

1. Select the “Application Type” that is, “Passport”

2. Select the “Type of Service”. You can choose from the following options:

• Fresh
• Re-issue

3. Select your age, the number of pages and the scheme (Normal or Tatkal). Click on “Calculate Fee''. This saves time and gives you accurate results on the applicable passport renewal fees in India or charges to issue a new passport.

Police Clearance Certificate and Background Verification Fees

For Police Clearance Certificate and Background Verification for GEP, select the option and click “Calculate Fee”.

Identity Certificate

In an Identity Certificate, you need to select the following service type – Fresh or Re-issue.

Surrender Certificate

If you select the surrender certificate, choose from the following to calculate passport fees:

• Acquired foreign nationality before 1st June 2010
• Acquired foreign nationality on or after 1st June 2010 

Note:  Minor applicants get a 10% rebate on their application for a new passport. The age limit is less than or equal to 8 years. Senior citizens can also enjoy this rebate. They must be more than 60 years of age to get the benefit.

Keep the following pointers in mind while paying passport application fees in India -

• If you have paid the passport fee for an appointment and do not book the appointment slot, you will not get a refund.
• The Regional Passport Office will refund the excess amount in case of additional payments of similar passport fees.
• Select “Print Application Receipt” to generate the application reference number and receipt if you pay passport application fees online.
• You must bring the following documents when you visit the Passport Seva Kendra:

1. ARN or Application Reference Number

2. A printout of a receipt or the SMS that you have received

3. Application form along with the supporting documents such as Aadhaar and PAN cards

• There are no additional charges if you pay passport fees through a bank challan.
• This fee is valid for 1 year from the appointment or payment date.

Passports are an essential travel document and identity proof for citizens. If you want to apply for a new or renew your existing one, you must pay specified passport fees. Remember to stay updated with any new fee structure for a passport. Additionally, keep the essential pointers in mind before you pay fees online or offline.