Following the updated fee schedule, acquiring a standard 36-page passport for a duration of 5 years will now require citizens to pay Rs 4,500, marking a notable increase from the previous Rs 3,000. Similarly, the urgency fee for this category has risen from Rs 5,000 to Rs 7,500.
For individuals choosing a 10-year validity period, the standard fee for a 36-page passport has increased to Rs 6,700 from Rs 4,500, while the expedited processing fee has risen to Rs 11,200 from Rs 7,500.
Those in need of a 72-page passport for a 5-year duration will face charges of Rs 8,200 for regular processing and Rs 13,500 for urgent processing. Similarly, citizens applying for a 100-page passport valid for 10 years will encounter fees of Rs 12,400 for standard processing and a substantial Rs 20,200 for expedited processing.
| Passport Type | Normal Processing Fee (Rs) for 5 years | Urgent Processing Fee (Rs) for 5 years | Normal Processing Fee (Rs) for 10 years | Urgent Processing Fee (Rs) for 10 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36-Page | 4,500 | 7,500 | 6,700 | 11,200 |
| 72-Page | 8,200 | 13,500 | 12,400 | 20,200 |
| 100-Page | 9,000 | 18,000 | 13,500 | 27,000 |