Passport Fees Up 139%: Is Your Renewal Due Soon?

Passport fees are jumping by up to 139% from July 1, 2026. If you need a new passport, renewal, or Tatkal service, applying before the deadline could save you hundreds of rupees. Here's what you need to know.

Here's what happened: Passport service fees — including fresh applications, renewals, and Tatkal services — will rise by up to 139% effective July 1, 2026.. The revised fee structure covers new passports, reissues, lost or damaged document replacements, and Police Clearance Certificates for all age groups.. A separate, typically higher fee structure is being introduced for passport services availed at Indian missions and consulates abroad..

What you should do: Check now: If your passport expires within the next 3 years, apply or renew before July 1, 2026 to pay the current lower fee.. Book your Tatkal slot early: Tatkal passport fees are also rising — if you have urgent travel planned, file your application in June itself.. Budget ahead: If you're planning to apply for family passports — especially for children — calculate the new cost and set aside the funds before July..

Pro tip: A passport is valid for 10 years for adults — applying before July 1 locks in today's lower fee for the next decade. Even a ₹500–₹1,000 saving per family member adds up fast if you have 3–4 passports to renew.