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Apply for a new Indian passport (Normal or Tatkaal) — 2026 revised fees

Information last verified: September 2026 · Always verify on the official portal before payment.

Real government fee
Adult (18+): 36-page Rs. 2,500 Normal / Rs. 5,000 Tatkaal; 60-page Rs. 3,500 Normal / Rs. 6,000 Tatkaal. Minor (under 18): Rs. 1,000. Revised effective 1 July 2026 — verify latest on Passport Seva before payment.
How many days
Fresh passport: up to 30 working days (Citizen's Charter), excluding police verification period. Tatkaal: up to 3 working days, subject to eligibility.
Who can apply
Any Indian citizen. Applicants abroad apply through Indian missions / eMigrate. For minors, additional parental documents apply.
Best time to apply
Apply 4+ months before you need it. Book Monday/Tuesday PSK slots for shorter queues.
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Documents you need

  • Proof of address (any one from Passport Seva's list — Aadhaar, utility bill, bank statement, etc.)
  • Proof of date of birth (birth certificate, or other document permitted by Passport Seva's Document Advisor)
  • Photo ID (Aadhaar / Voter ID / Driving Licence / PAN)
  • For minors: parents' documents, consent/declaration and applicable annexures
  • For Tatkaal: one document from the Annexure I / verification list (as per Passport Seva)

Important warnings

  • • Sahayak is only an informational guide. Apply only through the official Passport Seva portal.
  • • Passport fees were revised effective 1 July 2026 — always verify the latest amount on Passport Seva before payment.
  • • Police verification may be pre- or post-issuance and is decided by the Passport Office — timelines vary.
  • • Aadhaar is one of several accepted documents; it is NOT the only mandatory proof.
  • • Never pay a courier/postman extra 'processing money'. Delivery is included.

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Step by step

  1. 1

    Register on passportindia.gov.in with name, email and DOB.

  2. 2

    Log in and click 'Apply for Fresh Passport / Re-issue of Passport'.

  3. 3

    Choose Normal or Tatkaal. Fill the online form with details matching your documents.

  4. 4

    Pay the fee online (UPI / card / net banking). Save the ARN (Application Reference Number).

  5. 5

    Book an appointment at the nearest PSK or POPSK.

  6. 6

    Visit the PSK on the appointment date with ORIGINAL documents + one set of photocopies.

  7. 7

    Complete document scanning, biometrics, photo and verification at counters A/B/C.

  8. 8

    Track application at passportindia.gov.in with the ARN. Police verification (pre or post issuance) depends on the case.

  9. 9

    Passport is printed and dispatched by Speed Post.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Passport ki fees 2026 mein kitni hai? / What is the Indian passport fee in 2026?
Revised fees effective 1 July 2026: Adult 36-page passport Rs. 2,500 Normal and Rs. 5,000 Tatkaal; 60-page passport Rs. 3,500 Normal and Rs. 6,000 Tatkaal; minor (under 18) Rs. 1,000. Fees can change — always verify the latest on Passport Seva before paying.
Passport banane mein kitna time lagta hai? / How long does an Indian passport take?
Per the Passport Seva Citizen's Charter, a fresh passport takes up to 30 working days (excluding the police verification period). Tatkaal takes up to 3 working days (if you are eligible). Exact time depends on the PSK and verification.
Passport ke liye kaun kaun se documents chahiye? / What documents are needed for a passport?
You need one address proof (Aadhaar, utility bill, bank statement etc. from the Passport Seva list), one DOB proof (birth certificate or permitted alternative), and one photo ID. Minors need additional parental documents. Check the Passport Seva 'Document Advisor' for your exact case.
Kya passport ke liye Aadhaar mandatory hai? / Is Aadhaar mandatory for a passport?
No. Aadhaar is just ONE of the accepted documents on Passport Seva's list — it is not mandatory. You can use several alternate address/DOB proofs. Check the Document Advisor to see which combination works for you.
Police verification kya passport milne se pehle hoti hai? / Does police verification happen before I get the passport?
Depends on the case. The Passport Office decides pre-verification, post-verification, or no-verification. Timelines are not fixed — follow the wording from Passport Seva after your appointment.
Tatkaal passport ke liye kya alag documents lagte hain? / What are the extra Tatkaal passport requirements?
Tatkaal requires one specified document from Passport Seva's Annexure I / verification list (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN etc.) plus higher fees — Rs. 5,000 for 36-page and Rs. 6,000 for 60-page Tatkaal in 2026.
Passport application ka status kaise check kare? / How can I track my passport status?
Go to passportindia.gov.in → 'Track Application Status' and enter your ARN. You'll see application, printing, and dispatch status. Delivery is by Speed Post so you can also track from India Post.
Can NRIs and Indians abroad apply / renew a passport?
Yes. Indians outside India apply through their local Indian Embassy / High Commission or the eMigrate portal, not through a PSK. Fee schedules and documents are set by the Mission; check its website first.
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