What is the passport fee for a 36-page normal passport?

The fee for a 36-page normal passport for adults is ₹1,500.

What is the Tatkaal passport fee?

The Tatkaal fee for a 36-page passport is ₹3,500 (₹1,500 normal + ₹2,000 Tatkaal surcharge). For 60 pages it is ₹4,000.

Passport Fees 2025 — Normal, Tatkaal, PCC, Minor

Online payment convenience charges of 3.75% are applicable over and above the base fee. Fees listed here are as per official portal. Always verify current fees on passportindia.gov.in before paying.

Fresh Passport / Re-issue Fees

Service	Pages	Applicant Type	Fee (₹)
Fresh / Re-issue — Normal	36 Pages	Adult (18+)	₹1,500
Fresh / Re-issue — Normal	60 Pages	Adult (18+)	₹2,000
Fresh / Re-issue — Tatkaal	36 Pages	Adult (18+)	₹3,500
Fresh / Re-issue — Tatkaal	60 Pages	Adult (18+)	₹4,000
Minor Passport — Normal	36 Pages	Minor (Below 18)	₹1,000
Minor Passport — Tatkaal	36 Pages	Minor (Below 18)	₹3,000

Other Passport Services Fees

Service	Fee (₹)	Notes
Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)	₹500	Normal processing
Identity Certificate (IC)	₹500	For stateless persons
Passport Surrender Certificate (SC)	₹500	On renouncing citizenship
Line of Control (LoC) Permit	₹500	For travel across LoC
Emergency Certificate (EC)	As per RPO	Issued at Passport Office only
SMS Notification (Optional)	₹50	Status updates via SMS

Tatkaal Fee Breakup

The Tatkaal fee is the Normal fee + a Tatkaal surcharge of ₹2,000:

Component	36 Pages	60 Pages
Normal Passport Fee	₹1,500	₹2,000
Tatkaal Surcharge	₹2,000	₹2,000
Total Tatkaal Fee	₹3,500	₹4,000

How to Pay Passport Fee Online

Submit Your Application First

Complete and submit your online application form. After submission, you get an Application Reference Number (ARN).

Go to "View Saved/Submitted Applications"

Login to the portal and click on View Saved/Submitted Applications. Find your application and click "Pay and Schedule Appointment."

Choose Payment Method

You can pay by: (1) Debit Card / Credit Card (Visa or Mastercard), (2) Net Banking, (3) UPI (like Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm). A 3.75% convenience charge applies for online payments.

Complete Payment & Book Appointment

After successful payment, you will be redirected to book your appointment at the nearest PSK or POPSK. Print your receipt immediately after booking.

Fees are non-refundable once paid, even if you cancel your appointment. If your application is rejected at PSK due to incorrect documents, you may need to reapply and pay again. Always double-check your documents before paying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the passport fee refundable if I cancel my appointment?

No. Passport fees are non-refundable once paid, regardless of the reason for cancellation or non-appearance. You can reschedule your appointment up to 3 times without paying the fee again, but within the validity period of the payment receipt (usually 1 year).

Can I pay the passport fee in cash at the PSK?

No. The fee must be paid online before your appointment through the Passport Seva portal. Cash payments are not accepted at PSK. Payment methods accepted are Debit Card, Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard), Net Banking, and UPI. Carry your printed payment receipt to the PSK.

Why is there an extra 3.75% charge?

The 3.75% is a payment gateway convenience charge levied by the bank or payment gateway for processing online transactions. This is standard across government portals. The actual passport fee (₹1,500, ₹2,000, etc.) goes to the Ministry of External Affairs. So for a ₹1,500 passport, the total amount paid will be approximately ₹1,556.

Is there any fee waiver for certain categories?

As of 2025, there is no general fee waiver for BPL (Below Poverty Line) cardholders or economically weaker sections for regular passport services. However, some state governments may have schemes to reimburse passport fees for specific categories. Check with your state government or local Passport Office for current information.