Passport Prices Soar: New Fees Hit from July 1

Big news from the Centre! Starting July 1, getting a 36-page passport will cost you ₹2,500, up from ₹1,500. If you need it fast, the Tatkal fee is now ₹5,000. For those under 18, a fresh passport is now ₹1,750. So, save those pennies, folks! Passport fees are climbing like a cat up a tree!

Quick rundown

1.India revises passport fees effective July 2026.

2.New passport costs range from ₹1,750 to ₹8,500.

3.Tatkal services come with higher charges.

4.Discounts available for children and seniors.

5.Indian Embassy in Bahrain denies fee hike rumors.

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