Indian Passport in 2026: Fees, Documents and the Real Timeline

A 36-page normal adult passport costs ₹1,500; Tatkal is ₹3,500 (₹2,000 premium on top).

Every new passport issued in India is now a chip-enabled e-passport at no extra cost.

Normal applications hinge on police verification — budget 2 to 4 weeks, not the headline 7 days.

Tatkal gets you the booklet in 1-3 working days; verification happens after you already have it.

Aadhaar can cover identity, address and date of birth — one document, three boxes ticked.

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