Passport

An Indian passport is needed for international travel and is also a strong ID and address proof. Apply online and visit a Passport Seva Kendra or Post Office PSK.

The short answer

An Indian passport is needed for international travel and is also a strong ID and address proof. Apply online and visit a Passport Seva Kendra or Post Office PSK.

Source: passportindia.gov.in, checked 5 Oct 2026.

Official fees

Service	Fee
Fresh or re-issue, 36 pages, normal (adult)	₹2,500
Fresh or re-issue, 60 pages, normal (adult)	₹3,500
Tatkaal, 36 pages (adult)	₹5,000
Tatkaal, 60 pages (adult)	₹6,000
Minor below 18, 36 pages, normal	₹1,750
Minor below 18, 36 pages, Tatkaal	₹4,250
Lost or damaged, 36 pages, adult, normal	₹5,000
Lost or damaged, 36 pages, adult, Tatkaal	₹7,500
Lost or damaged, 60 pages, adult, normal	₹6,000
Lost or damaged, 60 pages, adult, Tatkaal	₹8,500
Lost or damaged, minor, 36 pages, normal	₹4,250
Lost or damaged, minor, 36 pages, Tatkaal	₹6,750

Checked on 27 Sep 2026 Source

Same fee in every state and city. It is set by the central government.

Documents to keep ready

Tick what you already have. The shared list shows each one as ready or pending.

Proof of address, e.g. Aadhaar, bank passbook or electricity bill
Proof of date of birth, e.g. birth certificate or Aadhaar
Old passport for re-issue
For minors: parents' passports or IDs and Annexure D if needed
Original documents plus one self attested copy

How to apply

Register on passportindia.gov.in or the mPassport Seva app
Fill the application for fresh or re-issue
Pay the fee online and book a PSK or POPSK appointment
Visit with original documents for photo and biometrics
Complete police verification at your address
Track status and receive the passport by Speed Post

Need a police clearance for a visa or a job abroad? Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)

Good to know

Revised fees under the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026 (GSR 516(E), 20 June 2026) apply from 1 July 2026
Children up to 8 and seniors above 60 get 10% off on fresh applications (not re-issue)
Minors aged 15 to 18 can apply in the adult category and pay adult fees
Pay only on passportindia.gov.in, many fake passport sites charge extra
Keep documents ready for police verification to avoid delay

After you apply

What to do once the form is submitted: where to track it, how long it takes, why it gets rejected and what the law says if you do not have it.

Track your application

Track passport application status

Typical time

Fresh passport: up to 30 working days, not counting the police verification period. Tatkaal: up to 3 working days if you are eligible

Checked on 5 Oct 2026 Source

If you do not have it or miss the deadline

Leaving or trying to leave India without a valid passport or travel document is an offence. It can bring jail up to 2 years or a fine up to ₹5,000, or both. Giving false information to get a passport, or using someone else's passport, has the same punishment. A person who is not an Indian citizen and gets a passport by hiding their nationality can get 1 to 5 years of jail and a fine of ₹10,000 to ₹50,000.

Law: Passports Act 1967, sections 3 and 12

Checked on 5 Oct 2026 Source

Common reasons for rejection and how to fix them

Reason	How to fix it
Police verification adverse or pending	Meet the police officer with your documents and clear any doubt.
Name, date of birth or address does not match documents	Submit documents that match the form, or correct the form.
Missing or wrong documents at the appointment	Carry all originals listed on your appointment receipt.
Pending court case or earlier passport not surrendered	Give court details or surrender the old passport.

Not officially verified

Govt License is an independent guide. Fines and rules change, so confirm on the official portal. Items marked Not officially verified could not be checked on an official page.

Free formats you may need

Printable samples you can copy, fill in and print. Each is only a sample, so check it with the issuing office.

Name change affidavit

A sworn statement that your old and new names belong to the same person.

Free format

Address proof declaration

A signed statement of where you live, for people who do not have a bill or rent agreement in their own name, for example people living with family or in a rented room.

Free format

All free formats

Common questions

What is the passport fee in 2026?

From 1 July 2026, a 36 page normal passport costs ₹2,500 and a 60 page one costs ₹3,500 for adults.

How long does it take to get a passport?

Normal passports usually arrive about 30 days after police verification. Tatkaal is much faster.

How long is a child's passport valid?

A 36 page minor passport is valid for 5 years or until the child turns 18, whichever is earlier.

Aksar pooche jaane wale sawaal

Yahi jaankari, Hinglish mein.

Passport kaise banaye?

passportindia.gov.in par apply karein. Steps: Register on passportindia.gov.in or the mPassport Seva app; Fill the application for fresh or re-issue; Pay the fee online and book a PSK or POPSK appointment; Visit with original documents for photo and biometrics.

Passport banane mein kitna fees lagta hai?

Fresh or re-issue, 36 pages, normal (adult): ₹2,500. Yeh fees poore India mein same hai. Official site ke alawa kisi agent ko extra paise na dein.

Passport ke liye kaun se documents chahiye?

Yeh documents taiyaar rakhein: Proof of address, e.g. Aadhaar, bank passbook or electricity bill; Proof of date of birth, e.g. birth certificate or Aadhaar; Old passport for re-issue; For minors: parents' passports or IDs and Annexure D if needed; Original documents plus one self attested copy.

Passport kitne din mein milta hai?

Aam taur par: About 30 days after police verification (normal). Tatkaal usually within 1 to 3 working days of appointment.

Passport ka application status kaise check karein?

Official link par application ya reference number daalkar status dekhein. Link upar 'After you apply' mein diye hain: Track passport application status. Apply karne ke baad kam se kam utna time rukein: Fresh passport: up to 30 working days, not counting the police verification period. Tatkaal: up to 3 working days if you are eligible.

Passport ka application reject ho jaye to kya karein?

Portal par likhi wajah padhein, galat ya dhundhle document badalkar dobara apply karein. Sabse aam wajah aur unka solution upar 'After you apply' mein diye gaye hain. Jahan 'Not officially verified' likha hai wahan official site se pakka kar lein.

Bina Passport ke pakde gaye to kya hoga?

Kanoon (Passports Act 1967, sections 3 and 12) ke tahat jurmana ya saza ho sakti hai. Rakam aur details upar 'After you apply' mein English mein di gayi hain. Jahan 'Not officially verified' likha hai wahan official source se pakka kar lein.

Sources: passportindia.gov.in passportindia.gov.in gulfnews.com (secondary) angelone.in (secondary)

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