Indian Passport Fees Hiked After 14 Years: New Charges from July 1, 2026

Indian Passport Fees Hiked

If you are planning to apply for a new passport, renew your existing passport, or use the Tatkal service after 1 July 2026, you will have to pay higher government fees. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has revised passport charges for several services, including fresh passports, renewals, Police Clearance Certificates (PCC), and replacement of … Read more