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Tatkal Passport Fees, Documents Required and How to Apply in 2025?

What is Tatkal Passport?

Who is Eligible to Apply for a Tatkal Passport?

How to Apply for a Tatkal Passport Online?

Tatkal Passport Fees for a Fresh Passport Application

Age of the Applicant Number of Pages in the Booklet Passport Validity Normal Passport Fees Tatkal Passport Fees
Below 15 Years 36 5 Years ₹1000 ₹ 3,000
Aged 15 to 18 years 36 10 years ₹1500 ₹ 3,500
Aged 15 to 18 years 60 10 years ₹2000 ₹ 4,000
18 years or older 36 10 years ₹1500 ₹ 3,500
18 years or older 60 10 years ₹2000 ₹ 4,000

Tatkal Passport Fees for Re-Issue / Renewal of Passport

Age of the Applicant Number of Pages in the Booklet Passport Validity Normal Passport Fees Tatkal Passport Fees
Below 15 Years 36 5 Years ₹1000 ₹ 3,000
Aged 15 to 18 years 36 10 years ₹1500 ₹ 3,500
Aged 15 to 18 years 60 10 years ₹2000 ₹ 4,000
18 years or older 36 10 years ₹1500 ₹ 3,500
18 years or older 60 10 years ₹2000 ₹ 4,000

Tatkal Passport Fees for Replacement of Passport

Reason for Replacement Number of Leaves in the Booklet Passport Validity Normal Passport Fees Tatkal Passport Fees
Lost, Damaged or Stolen 36 10 years ₹ 3,000 ₹ 5,000
Lost, Damaged or Stolen 60 10 years ₹ 3,500 ₹ 5,500
Change in Personal Particulars, Deletion of ECR 36 10 years ₹ 1,500 ₹ 3,500
Change in Personal Particulars, Deletion of ECR 60 10 years ₹ 2,000 ₹ 4,000
Change in Personal Particulars, Deletion of ECR (For Minors) 36 5 years or till minor attains majority ₹ 1,000 ₹ 3,000

How to Pay the Tatkal Passport Fees?

Documents Required for Tatkal Passport

How Much Time Does It Take to Process Tatkal Passport?

Difference Between Normal and Tatkal Passport

The main difference between the two kind of passports is their processing time and hence the suitability for urgent travels. However, there are a few other differences as stated below:  

Point of Difference

Normal Passport

Tatkal Passport

Processing Time

30-45 days

1-3 days

Fees

Standard application fees

Increased Fee (as per above table)

Appointment

Needs prior appointment

Needs prior appointment as normal passport

Availability

Available for a large category of applicants

Some categories are classified as not eligible for tatkal passport. Thus, available for a smaller category of applicants.

Purpose

Suitable for regular travel requirement.

Required for urgent travel situations.

Proof of Urgency

Not required

Applicant usually needs to submit a proof of urgent need of travel.

Police Verification

Post Issuance Police Verification is done depending on case basis.

Pre or Post Police Verification passport issuance, depending on case basis.

FAQs About Tatkal Passport in India