The Ministry of External Affairs has prescribed the following passport application fees for various services, including fresh passports, reissue, replacement and Police Clearance Certificates (PCC). Applicants opting for the Tatkaal scheme must pay an additional Tatkaal fee of ₹2,500, wherever applicable.
| Service | Application Fee | Tatkaal Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh/Reissue Passport (36 pages, 10-year validity) | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| Fresh/Reissue Passport (60 pages, 10-year validity) | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 |
| Fresh/Reissue Passport for Minors (below 18 years, 36 pages, 5-year validity or until age 18) | ₹1,750 | ₹2,500 |
| Replacement of lost, damaged or stolen Passport (36 pages, 5-year validity) | ₹4,250 | ₹2,500 |
| Replacement of lost, damaged or stolen Passport (36 pages, 10-year validity) | ₹5,000 | ₹2,500 |
| Replacement of lost, damaged or stolen Passport (60 pages) | ₹6,000 | ₹2,500 |
| Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) | ₹750 | Not Applicable |
| Reissue Passport (36 pages) for deletion of ECR or change in personal particulars (10-year validity) | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| Reissue Passport (60 pages) for deletion of ECR or change in personal particulars (10-year validity) | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 |
| Reissue Passport for Minors (36 pages) for deletion of ECR or change in personal particulars | ₹1,750 | ₹2,500 |
Applicants choosing the Tatkaal service should note that the additional ₹2,500 fee is charged over and above the standard application fee. However, the Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) service is not available under the Tatkaal fee structure.