In a significant move affecting lakhs of travellers and passport applicants across the country, the Centre has announced a revision in passport fees for the first time in nearly 14 years. The new charges will come into effect from July 1, with the cost of obtaining a standard passport and Tatkaal passport witnessing a notable increase. The revised fee structure has been notified by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) through the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026. The latest revision marks the first major hike since 2012, when passport fees were last increased.
Passport gets costlier after 14 years as Centre hikes fees from July 1: Check standard and Tatkaal rates
