Indian Passport Fees
An Indian passport is a document that is issued to Indian citizens to travel internationally by the Ministry of External Affairs of the Republic of India. A passport fee is the fee imposed by the passport-issuing authority for issuing a new passport or renewing an existing one.
The application fee for a passport may vary based on the type of passport you wish to obtain. Continue reading to know more about the fees for different types of passports.
Passport Fee Structure
Fresh Passport
Category | Regular Fee | Tatkaal Fee |
Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport (36 pages) of 10 years validity. | Rs.1,500 | Rs.2,000 |
Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport (60 pages) of 10 years validity. | Rs.2,000 | Rs.2,000 |
Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport for Minors (below 18 years of Age), of 5 years validity or till the minor attains the age of 18 whichever is earlier (36 pages) | Rs.1,000 | Rs.2,000 |
Passport replacement (36 pages) in lieu of lost, damaged or stolen passport | Rs.3,000 | Rs.2,000 |
Passport replacement (60 pages) in lieu of lost, damaged or stolen passport | Rs.3,500 | Rs.2,000 |
Rs.500 | NA | |
Passport replacement (36 pages) for deletion of ECR / Change in personal particulars (10 years validity) | Rs.1,500 | Rs.2,000 |
Passport replacement (60 pages) for deletion of ECR / Change in personal particulars (10 years validity) | Rs.2,000 | Rs.2,000 |
Passport replacement (36 pages) for deletion of ECR/ Change in personal particulars for Minors (below 18 years of Age), of 5 years validity or till the minor attains the age of 18 whichever is earlier. | Rs.1,000 | Rs.2,000 |
How to Pay the Passport Fee
Passport Fee Payment Online:
Applicants can pay the required fees online through the following channels:
- SBI Wallet payment
- SBI Bank challan
- Internet Banking through State Bank of India and other banks
- Credit Card / debit card (MasterCard and Visa only)
Please note: In the case of Tatkal applications, only the normal fee is to be paid online. The balance amount is payable in cash at the PSK/passport office if the Tatkal application is accepted.
Passport Seva Kendras require online payments for appointment bookings (PSKs). Banks charge 1.5 percent + relevant tax on all debit/credit card transactions. SBI and other banks are exempt from this rule.
Applications must be filed within one year of the first appointment date for online payment to be valid. If you don't, the payment will be regarded forfeited, and you'll have to make a new one. Payment can be made by credit or debit card at Citizen Service Centres (CSCs).
Passport Fee Calculator
A passport fee calculator tool is available on the official website of the Ministry of External Affairs' CPV (Consular, Passport, Visa) Division, which calculates the cost of various types of passport applications. The cost of obtaining a passport varies based on the type of passport sought and if it is obtained through the Tatkal Scheme.
The calculator requires you to choose the applicable option from the fields as mentioned below:
Application Type:
- Passport
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
- Identity Certificate
- Surrender Certificate
- Global Entry Program (GEP) Background Verification
Type of Service:
- Fresh
- Reissue
(If Reissue) Reason for Reissue:
- Validity Expired / Due to Expire
- Delete Emigration Check Required (ECR) / Change in Personal Particulars
- Exhaustion of Pages
- Lost / Damaged Passport
Applicants Age:
- Less than 15 years
- Between 15 to 18 years
- 18 years and above
Number of pages in booklet:
- 36 pages
- 60 pages
Required Scheme:
- Tatkaal
- Normal
Depending on the input received under the above headings, the tool calculates the fee for the various possible causes for the issue of a fresh passport or the reissue of a passport.
Identity Certificate Fee Calculator
Another feature of the calculator is a tool that calculates the fee for issue of identity certificates. Different fees are charged for different cases, as under:
Type of Service:
- Fresh
- Reissue
(If reissue) Reason for Reissue:
- Validity Expired / Due to Expire
- Delete ECR / Change in personal particulars
- Exhaustion of pages
- Lost or damaged passport
Read More about Other Passport Related Pages
Surrender Certificate Fee Calculator
The tool also helps calculate Surrender Certificate Fees for:
- Foreign nationality acquired before 1 June 2010
- Foreign nationality acquired on or after 1 June 2010
The standard fee for the Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) is Rs.500.
Important Points to note Regarding Payment of Passport Fees
- There will be no refund if the passport price for an appointment has been paid but the appointment has not been scheduled.
- If several payments for the same passport fee have been paid, the Regional Passport Officer (RPO) will refund the excess payments. The online application receipt, which includes the Application Reference Number (ARN), must be brought to the PSK with the passport application.
- Applicants who pay online must select Print Application Receipt to get their ARN and receipt. There are no bank fees associated with challan payments.
- Once the applicant pays the passport fee, it cannot be transferred from one application reference number to another.
- Within a year of the first appointment date, applications for online payment should be submitted. If you fail to do so, the payment will be deemed forfeited, and you will be required to make another payment.
- A printout of the application receipt is not required for a passport appointment. The passport office accepts SMS with appointment information, such as the application reference number.
- The passport appointment can be rescheduled only two times within a year of the original appointment date.
- You may pay for your passport application through another bank's credit or debit card or an SBI challan even if you don't have an SBI bank account.
- Bring an original copy of each required document during your passport appointment.
SMS Notifications for Passport Application Updates
For the one-time payment of Rs.40, applicants can subscribe to the SMS Services. The SMS service sends you appointment reminders, and regular updates.
FAQs on Indian Passport Fees
- What is the fee for passport application?
You need to click on the link that says Fee Calculator on the homepage of the official website of Passport services to know the details of the fee associated with the passport application. However, no fee is associated with Official/Diplomatic passports.
- How to make payments? Which are the accepted payment methods?
Online payment has become mandatory if you wish to book an appointment at a Passport Seva Kendra. The following modes can be used to make online payments: Debit card or Credit Card, SBI Bank challan, Internet Banking (SBI and associate banks), SBI Wallet payment.
- What is the amount that I have to pay for PCC ?
You will have to pay an amount of Rs.500 for PCC.
- Will the fee be refunded if the appointment is not booked?
Once you have made the payment, you will not get a refund.
- Can I choose to transfer the paid fee from one ARN to another ARN?
Once you have made the payment, the fee cannot be transferred from one ARN to another ARN.
- What if I do not have an account with the State Bank of India?
In case you do not have an account with the State Bank of India or its affiliates, you can pay using a credit card/debit card or through a State Bank of India challan.
- What is the fee validity?
The payment is valid for a period of one year from the payment date. If you have already booked an appointment, the validity will be for one year from the appointment date.
- What if the online payment has already been cleared but I have not booked the appointment yet?
Click the link that says 'Schedule Appointment' after you have made the payment and choose a convenient slot from the options provided.
- How to use the option of online payment when booking Tatkal appointment for passport?
For Tatkal applications, you have to pay the same amount applicable under the regular category online. The excess Tatkal fee must be paid in cash at the Passport Seva Kendra after the passport officials accept your Tatkaal application.
- Can the scheduled appointment date be changed after making the payments?
Yes. After the appointment is confirmed by the Passport Seva Kendra, it can be rescheduled twice in one year from the date of appointment.
- If I choose e-Mode option for payment, is there an additional charge?
Yes, there is an extra fee of 1.5% + tax levied on payments made through debit and credit cards. There are no charges if you use the internet banking of State Bank of India and its associate banks.
- Which are the banks that accept challan payments?
All the State Bank of India branches accept challan payments.
- What are the charges associated with the challan payment option?
You will not have to pay any charge if you are making the payment via challan mode.
- When can the passport fee be deposited via challan at an SBI branch?
The passport fee must be deposited in cash after three hours from the challan generation.
- What is the time period allowed for depositing the fee at a State Bank of India branch?
The challan expires after a period of 85 days. Any payment made after that will be rejected by the bank.
- Do I have to carry the Application Reference receipt when I visit the Passport Seva Kendra?
No, you don't have to carry a printout of the ARN receipt. An SMS with the appointment details will also be accepted as proof.
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