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Passport Fee Calculator 2026: Normal, Tatkaal and Senior Fees

By Kusum, Passport help desk, Dehradun (since 2019) · Updated

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Independent guide by India Customer Care. Not the Ministry of External Affairs or Passport Seva. Apply only at passportindia.gov.in.

On this page
  1. How the passport fee is paid
  2. Passport fee chart 2026 (from 1 July 2026)
  3. 10% discount for young children and senior citizens
  4. Other passport services
  5. Frequently asked questions
  6. Related guides on our other websites
  7. Sources

Choose who is applying and how. The calculator shows the exact fee under the revised schedule in force from 1 July 2026, including the 10% discount and the Tatkaal charge.

1. Who is applying?
2. Type of application
3. Scheme
4. Number of pages
5. Where are you applying?

How the passport fee is paid

  1. Fill in the online form on the Passport Seva portal
  2. Pay the fee online: UPI, card or net banking
  3. Book your appointment slot straight after paying
  4. Go to the PSK or POPSK on your appointment date
  5. Need to change the date? Normal: 3 appointments in total, Tatkaal: 2, all within 1 year
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From our passport deskIn our experience UPI is the most reliable way to pay, and net banking also works well. Most failures come from bank or portal server problems, or from refreshing the page during payment. Never refresh or close the page while a payment is in progress.

Passport fee chart 2026 (from 1 July 2026)

The Tatkaal fee includes the Normal fee; it is not added on top. Pick where you are applying:

Applying in India (₹)

CategoryServicePagesNormalTatkaal
Adult (18+), or minor 15–18 in adult categoryFresh or re-issue36₹2,500₹5,000
Adult (18+), or minor 15–18 in adult categoryFresh or re-issue60₹3,500₹6,000
Adult (18+), or minor 15–18 in adult categoryLost / damaged36₹5,000₹7,500
Adult (18+), or minor 15–18 in adult categoryLost / damaged60₹6,000₹8,500
Minor (below 18)Fresh or re-issue36₹1,750₹4,250
Minor (below 18)Lost / damaged36₹4,250₹6,750

Applying abroad at an Indian Embassy or Consulate (US$)

CategoryServicePagesNormalTatkaal
Adult (18+), or minor 15–18 in adult categoryFresh or re-issue36$125$250
Adult (18+), or minor 15–18 in adult categoryFresh or re-issue60$175$300
Adult (18+), or minor 15–18 in adult categoryLost / damaged36$250$375
Adult (18+), or minor 15–18 in adult categoryLost / damaged60$300$425
Minor (below 18)Fresh or re-issue36$90$215
Minor (below 18)Lost / damaged36$215$340

Embassies and consulates may add local service charges (for example an outsourced service provider's fee). Check your mission's website.

10% discount for young children and senior citizens

A 10% discount applies only to fresh applications under the Normal scheme. It does not apply to Tatkaal, re-issue or lost/damaged applications. The portal applies it automatically.

Other passport services

ServiceIn IndiaAbroad
Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)₹750$40
Surrender Certificate and other passport-based certificates₹750$40
Certificate of Identity₹1,000$50
Emergency CertificateNot applicable$15

Frequently asked questions

What is the passport fee in India in 2026?

From 1 July 2026, a 36-page adult passport costs ₹2,500 (Normal) or ₹5,000 (Tatkaal). A 60-page adult passport costs ₹3,500 or ₹6,000. A minor's 36-page passport costs ₹1,750 or ₹4,250.

Does the 10% discount apply to Tatkaal?

No. The 10% discount for children up to 8 and senior citizens above 60 applies only to fresh applications under the Normal scheme.

Is the fee refunded if I cancel or miss my appointment?

No. The fee is not refunded if an appointment is cancelled or not used, and it cannot be moved to a different application (ARN). If money was deducted but the payment failed, the bank refunds it within 7 working days.

How many appointments do I get for one fee payment?

Three appointments in total for Normal (the first plus 2 reschedules) and two for Tatkaal (the first plus 1 reschedule), all within 1 year. After that you need a new application and a new payment.

Should a 15–18 year old apply as an adult or a minor?

Either. The adult category costs more but the passport is valid up to 10 years; a minor-category passport expires after 5 years or at age 18, whichever is earlier.

Money was deducted but the payment shows Pending. What now?

Don't pay again straight away. If it shows "Pending", refresh and use the Retry option; it normally changes to Success or Failed within about 5 minutes. If it fails, the amount comes back to your bank within 7 working days.

Can I switch between Tatkaal and Normal after paying?

Not online. If you apply under Tatkaal but your case is not eligible (for example a lost passport or a change of name), the passport office converts it to Normal and the extra Tatkaal amount is not refunded. Check Tatkaal eligibility before paying.

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