Indian Passport in 2026: Fees, Papers and the Real Wait

Fresh adult 36-page passport costs Rs 1,500 normal, Rs 3,500 under Tatkaal

Since 14 Nov 2025 every new passport is a chip-enabled e-passport

Normal processing is now down to about a week, Tatkaal to 1-3 working days

Police verification, not printing, is what stretches your total wait

Minors under 18 pay Rs 1,000 normal; under-8s and seniors 60+ get 10% off fresh fees

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