Passport fees hiked to ₹2,500 from July 1
The Indian government has announced a significant increase in passport application fees effective July 1, 2026. The hike affects both standard and tatkal (expedited) services across different page counts.
Why it matters
This change directly impacts the cost of international travel and documentation for Indian citizens.
The application fee for an ordinary fresh passport containing 36 pages has been hiked from ₹1,500 to ₹2,500, as the Union government revised the passport fee structure through an amendment to the Passports Rules, 1980. The new rules will come into effect from July 1.
Straightforward reporting of a government policy change and fee schedule.
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