Passport Application Fees in India

Passport application fees vary from INR 1500 to INR 2000, depending on the type of passport you are applying for. Thanks to digitization, obtaining a passport is now easier than ever. Once you complete the application process, attend your interview, and get verified, you become eligible for an Indian passport.

Let’s look at how much it’ll cost you to get your passport. 

What are the passport charges in India?

Here is a list of charges for new passport applications and passport renewal.

How to pay the passport application fee in India?

After filling out the online passport application, you have to pay the passport charges. You can pay the fees through the following methods –

• SBI challan

You can pay passport fees in India easily using the SBI challan. Once you generate the bank challan, you must visit your nearest SBI branch for payment. The payment processing takes at least 2 working days, and after successful payment, you can book your appointment. Note that payments can only be made 3 hours after challan generation, and the challan remains valid for up to 85 days. 

• Credit and debit card

Whether it is a passport renewal fee or a new passport issuance fee, you can use credit and debit cards to pay. However, banks levy a service charge of more than 1.5% for payments made through cards. 

• Internet banking

You can also pay passport charges in India via Internet banking. You can pay through the SBI (State Bank of India) or other approved banks. 

• Payment for Tatkal passport charges

If you are applying under the Tatkaal passport scheme, you must first pay the applicable fee for the regular category online. The additional Tatkaal passport fees must then be paid in cash at the Passport Seva Kendra or Passport Office. 

• Offline payment through Passport Seva Kendra

If you prefer not to pay the passport charges online, you also have the option to pay offline. To do so, visit the nearest Passport Seva Kendra.  

Read more: Cruising Through the Tatkal Passport Express: A Guide

Passport fees for reissuing passports 

Passport fees for 36 and 60-page booklets when all pages are exhausted –

Fee structure for deleting ECR or changes in personal particulars –

Passport fees for 36 and 60-page booklets for replacement in case of damage, theft, or loss –

Key points to remember regarding passport fees

• Passport charges in India cannot be transferred to another application reference number once paid. 
• You do not need to carry a printout of the application on the day of the appointment. The application reference number received via SMS will be accepted as proof at the passport office.
• After paying the application fees, you are allowed to reschedule your passport appointment a maximum of two times within one year from the date of the first appointment. 
• In case of multiple payments for a single application, the extra payment is refundable. This also applies to passport renewal fees.
• You must take a printout of the application receipt after online payment. This will help you retain proof of payment in case you do not receive the SMS or other confirmation. 
• When paying through an SBI challan, you do not have to pay any service charge or additional fees. You can pay through an SBI challan even if you are not an SBI account holder. 
• A one-time fee of Rs. 50 is applicable for SMS updates regarding the application status. To receive SMS alerts, you must select ‘SMS Services’ before submitting the application. 

Read more: Exploring the Indian Passport: Application, Types, Fees, Processing Time, and More

It is important to remember that Tatkaal passport renewal fees and all other charges are decided by the Government of India and are subject to change with prior notification. Therefore, if anyone outside the Passport office asks for more than the official charges, ensure you do not fall for such scams.