Passport fees hiked from July 1: New one to cost Rs 2,500, Tatkaal Rs 5,000
The Indian government has announced its first passport fee hike in 14 years, effective July 1, 2026. The new rates significantly increase costs for both normal and Tatkaal schemes, as well as for replacement services for lost or damaged documents.
Why it matters
The fee increase impacts millions of Indian citizens who rely on passports for international travel and identification.
New Delhi , UPDATED: Jun 25, 2026 19:39 IST Written By: Prateek Chakraborty The government on Thursday increased passport fees for the first time in nearly 14 years, raising the cost of a fresh passport to Rs 2,500 under the normal scheme and Rs 5,000 under the Tatkaal scheme with effect from July 1. The revised fee schedule was announced a day after the government clarified that a passport is primarily a travel document and not a proof of Indian citizenship.
The article provides a straightforward report on government policy changes and fee schedules.
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