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A Comprehensive Guide to Passport Fees in India

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Passports are crucial international travel documents and vital for identification. If planning to travel abroad, ensure your passport is ready, along with international travel insurance . Travel insurance, especially individual travel insurance , facilitates obtaining a duplicate passport in case of loss or damage. Upon return, you can apply for a new passport for a specific fee.

Fees for Normal and Tatkaal Passports

The passport-issuing authority charges a passport fee to issue a new passport or renew the existing one. You can apply for passports in two ways- normal and Tatkal. Tatkal applications are prioritised, take less time, and charge higher fees than normal applications.

For new passports for individuals less than 15 years old, the fee for a 10-year validity passport with 36 pages is ₹1,500. For those aged between 15 and 18, a 5-year validity passport with 36 pages is ₹1,000, and a 10-year validity passport with 36 pages is ₹1,500. If opting for a 60-page passport in this category, the fees are ₹2,000 for five years and ₹2,000 for ten years. For individuals above 18 years, a 10-year validity passport with 36 pages is ₹1,500; for a 60-page passport, it's ₹2,000. Reissuing expired or lost/damaged passports also incurs different fees, ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹5,500, depending on factors such as age, validity, and pages. Additionally, reissuing passports for changes in personal details or deletion of ECR status follows a similar fee structure.

Effortless Transactions: How to Pay Your Fees for Passport Easily

You can fill out the application at the PassportIndia website and pay the passport fee there to book an appointment for your passport.

1. Debit and Credit Cards: All Visa and Master cards can be used to make passport fee payments online. However, banks charge an extra 1.5% and a service charge for all card transactions.

2. SBI Challan: You can also pay the passport fee using the SBI bank challan. Once the challan is generated, visit your nearest SBI branch to complete the payment. You can pay between 3 hours to 85 days of challan generation. It takes approximately two days for the payment to be cleared, after which you can book the appointment.

3. Internet Banking: You can use Internet banking through approved banks to pay the passport fees.

4. Cash or Wallet: If you are applying for Tatkal passport services, you will need to pay the regular passport fee while booking the appointment online. You will have to pay the additional Tatkal fee to expedite the process at the passport office on the day of your appointment. The Tatkal fee is usually an additional ₹2,000 that you can pay using cash or any wallet.

Passport Fee Calculator: Know How Much to Pay

You can use the fee calculator on the official passport application website to know how much you will need to pay for the service you are availing. You will need to select the application type, type of services, and applicant's age to calculate the approximate passport fee.

Fees for New Passport Applicants

1. For less than 15 years, Validity: 10 years, Pages: 36

• Normal-₹1,500

• Tatkal- ₹3,000

2. Between 15-18 years, Validity: 5 years, Pages: 36

• Normal- ₹1,000

• Tatkal-₹3,000

3. Between 15-18 years, Validity: 10 years, Pages: 36

• Normal- ₹1,500

• Tatkal- ₹3,500

4. Between 15-18 years, Validity: 10 years, Pages: 60

• Normal- ₹2,000

• Tatkal- ₹4,000

5. For above 18 years, Validity: 10 years, Pages: 36 

• Normal- ₹1,500

• Tatkal- ₹3,500

6. For above 18 years, Validity: 10 years, Pages: 60

• Normal- ₹2,000

• Tatkal- ₹4,000

Fees for Reissuing Your Passport

1. Reissuing expired passports

a. For Less than 15 years, Validity: 10 years, Pages: 36

• Normal- ₹1,000

• Tatkal- ₹3,000

b. Between 15-18 years, Validity: 5 years, Pages: 36

• Normal- ₹1,000

• Tatkal- ₹3,000

c. For above 18 years, Validity: 10 years, Pages: 36

• Normal- ₹1,500

• Tatkal- ₹3,500

d. For above 18 years, Validity: 10 years, Pages: 60

• Normal- ₹2,000

• Tatkal- ₹4,000

2. Reissuing Lost/Damaged passports

a. Validity: 10 years, Pages: 36

• Normal- ₹3,000

• Tatkal- ₹5,000

b. Validity: 10 years, Pages: 60

• Normal- ₹3,500

• Tatkal- ₹5,500

3. Reissuing passports to Delete ECR, Change in Personal Details, or exhaustion of pages

a. For Less than 15 years, Validity: 10 years, Pages: 36

• Normal- ₹1,000

• Tatkal- ₹3,000

b. Between 15-18 years, Validity: 5 years, Pages: 36

• Normal- ₹1,000

• Tatkal- ₹3,000

c. Between 15-18 years and 18+ years, Validity: 10 years, Pages: 36 

• Normal- ₹1,500

• Tatkal- ₹3,500

d. Between 15-18 years and 18+ years, Validity: 10 years, Pages: 60

• Normal- ₹2,000

• Tatkal- ₹4,000

Paying Fees for Passport: Essential Tips and Key Considerations

• The paid passport fees can't be transferred to another applicant.

• Excess payment, if made by mistake, will be refunded.

• Click on Print Application Receipt after paying passport fees to generate the receipt and reference number. • There are no additional charges for payment from SBI Challan.

• You will be charged an extra one-time fee of ₹50 for SMS updates about your application status.

Conclusion

Applying for a passport needs a clear understanding of associated fees and payment methods. This article provides a detailed overview, simplifying the fee for new applicants and those seeking passport renewal. It also tells you how much your fee will be and various ways to pay them. You can easily calculate your fee on the passport application portal and see how much you need to pay if you want the passport issue process expedited. By exploring the nuances of normal and Tatkaal fees for your passport, coupled with essential tips for efficient payments, you can easily navigate the entire process.

Frequently asked questions

1. Is passport service free or paid?

Passport service is paid. The fee will depend on the type of your application.

2. What are Passport tatkal fees?

If you need your passport urgently, you will need to pay an additional fee of ₹2000 above the normal fee.

3. Are the passport renewal charges refundable?

No, passport fees are non-refundable.

4. How much do I have to pay for a Police Clearance certificate?

A Police Clearance Certificate will cost you ₹500.

5. Can I opt for a challan payment if I don't have an SBI bank account? 

Yes, you can. Generate the challan and make the cash payment at your nearest SBI branch.

Disclaimer The above information is for illustrative purposes only. For more details, please refer to policy wordings and prospectus before concluding the sales.

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