Blog Title: Planning a Trip Abroad? Indian Passport Fees Just Went Up

If an international vacation or studying abroad is on your bucket list for 2026, you might want to double-check your budget.

For the first time in nearly 14 years, the Ministry of External Affairs has officially revised the passport application fees in India. Under the new Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026, the new rates came into effect on July 1, 2026.

Don’t panic! While prices have gone up, your dream trip isn’t ruined. Here is a quick, simple breakdown of exactly how much a passport will cost you now.

The New Passport Fee Structure (Old vs. New)

Passport Type & Service	Old Fee	New Fee (Effective July 1, 2026)
36-Page Passport (Normal)	₹1,500	₹2,500
36-Page Passport (Tatkal)	₹3,500	₹5,000
60-Page Passport (Normal)	₹2,000	₹3,500
60-Page Passport (Tatkal)	₹4,000	₹6,000

What if you lose or damage your passport?

Replacing a lost or damaged passport has also become significantly more expensive.

• Replacing a 36-page passport now costs ₹5,000 (Normal) or ₹7,500 (Tatkal).

• Replacing a 60-page passport now costs ₹6,000 (Normal) or ₹8,500 (Tatkal).

Why the Price Hike?

If you're wondering why the prices jumped, it's mostly because rates haven't touched since 2012.   The increase is being used to cover rising administrative costs, roll out upgraded security features (like the chip-based e-passports), and improve the Passport Seva network with faster processing and better cybersecurity.

What do you think about this fee hike? Are you planning to renew your passport soon? Let me know in the comments below!