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Passport Application Fees in India in 2025

What is Normal/Regular Passport?

What is Tatkal Passport?

Regular and Tatkal Passport Application Fees in India

Check out the table below to know the application fees for passports and the passport renewal fees in India.

 

Passport Fees for New Passport or Re-Issue

If you want to apply for a new passport or re-issue, here is the passport fees:

Passport Services Normal/Regular Passport Fees Total Tatkal Passport Fees
Passport application fees for a new or re-issuing passport of 36 pages (10 years validity) ₹1,500 ₹3,500
Passport application fees for a new or re-issuing passport of 60 pages (10 years validity) ₹2,000 ₹4,000

  • If your passport will expire in the next 3 years or has already expired at least 3 years ago, you should re-issue it.

  • Re-issue your passport if your current one is significantly damaged or disfigured.

  • If you need to change personal details like your date of birth, name, or address, apply for a new passport.

  • All pages on your existing booklet are exhausted.

Passport Fees for Minors (Under 18 Years Old)

If you are under 18 years old and want to apply for a new passport valid for 5 years, know here the passport fees:

Passport Services Normal/Regular Passport Fees Total Tatkal Passport Fees 
Passport application fees for a new or re-issuing passport, 36 pages ₹1,000 ₹3,000

If you are under 18 years old and applying for a passport with 10 years validity, here are the fees:

Passport Services Normal/Regular Passport Fees Total Tatkal Passport Fees 
Passport application fees for a new or re-issuing passport, 36 pages ₹1,500 ₹3,000

Passport Fees for Replacement or Renewal

You must apply for a replacement if your passport is lost, stolen or damaged. Here are the fees for the same:

Passport Services Normal/Regular Passport Fees Total Tatkal Passport Fees 
Passport application fees for a new or re-issuing passport, 36 pages ₹3,000 ₹5,000
Passport application fees for a new or re-issuing passport, 60 pages ₹3,500 ₹5,500

Passport Fees for Removing ECR or Changing Personal Details

If you want to replace your passport to remove ECR or change personal details, here are the fees:

Passport Services Normal/Regular Passport Fees Total Tatkal Passport Fees 
Passport application fees for replacement of passport or change personal details, 36 pages ₹1,500 ₹3,500
Passport application for replacement of passport or change personal details, 60 pages ₹2,000 ₹4,000
Passport application for replacement of passport or change personal details for minors, 36 pages  ₹1,000 ₹3,000

Note:

  • Fees are not refundable.

  •  If you apply for a new passport under the tatkal scheme, you must pay additional tatkal passport fees in addition to the regular application fees. 

  • There is a 10% discount on passport fees for fresh applications (not for re-issues) for minors up to 8 years old and senior citizens (60 years or older).

Additional Charges for Passport Application

When applying for an Indian passport, you'll need to consider various fees and charges in addition to the standard application fee.

Police Verification Charges ₹500 is an additional charge for police verification, covering the verification of the applicant's address, which is mandatory for all passport applicants.
Passport Seva Kendra Fees An additional fee of ₹500 is charged for every passport application, including tatkal services at Passport Seva Kendra (PSK).

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How to Pay Passport Fees in India?

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Important Points to Remember While Paying Passport Fees in India

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

Fees Payment When booking appointments at Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) and Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs), you can make an online payment using credit/debit cards (MasterCard and Visa) or internet banking. If applying under the tatkal category, pay the fee online and the remaining tatkal fee in cash at the PSK/Passport Office.
Refund or Transfer There are no refunds for unbooked appointments after payment. You cannot transfer payments between different Application Reference Numbers (ARNs). The Regional Passport Office will refund any excess amount for multiple payments.
Validity of Payment Online payments remain valid for one year from the payment date. The validity extends to one year from the first appointment date for bookings.
Proof of Appointment You no longer need a printed ARN for your appointment at PSK/POPSK. An SMS with your appointment details is sufficient proof.

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