Indian Passport Fees Are Increasing from July 1!

29 Jun 2026 · 1 min

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This content was created by Pratibha Sharma. This content was uploaded by Pratibha Sharma. This is a YouTube video titled "Indian Passport Fees Are Increasing from July 1!" (created 2026-06-29). It is a short news/update by a single narrator summarizing the Indian government's Amendment Passport Rules 2026 and the passport fee increases effective July 1, 2026. The clip lists specific changes (36-page regular: ₹1,500 → ₹2,025; 36-page Tatkal: ₹3,500 → ₹5,000; 60-page regular: ₹2,000 → ₹3,500; 60-page Tatkal: ₹4,000 → ₹6,000), notes a 10% discount remains for children under 8 and seniors above 60, and advises applying or renewing before July 1 to save. The content appears targeted at NRIs seeking quick updates.

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Your Indian passport is about to become a lot more expensive. Here's what changes from July 1st. The Indian government has announced a hike in passport fees under the Amendment Passport Rules 2026. If you are applying for a new 36-page passport or renewing one, the fee increased from ₹1,500 to ₹2,025. Need it urgently? The Tatkal fee jumps from ₹3,500 to ₹5,000. For a 60-page passport, the regular application fees goes up to— up from ₹2,000 to ₹3,500, while the Tatkal fees arise from ₹4,000 to ₹6,000. The new fees will apply from July 1st, 2026. There's one bit of good news: children under 8 and senior citizens above 60 will continue to get 10% discount on fresh passport applications. So if you've been planning to apply or renew your passport, doing it before July 1st could help you save more. Follow for more quick NRI updates.