Fresh passport 2026: fees, documents and steps
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Your first passport is applied for online on Passport Seva. You then finish the application in person at a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK), where your documents are checked and your photo and fingerprints are taken.
Passport fees were revised in 2026. Many sites still quote the old ₹1,500. The figures below come from the Ministry of External Affairs' own fee table.
Can this be done online?
Partly online
What you'll typically need
- Proof of Address
- Proof of Identity
- Proof of Date of Birth
- Recent passport-size photograph
Government fee
₹2500 — Fresh passport, 36 pages, normal scheme (adult)60 pages: ₹3,500. Tatkaal: ₹5,000 (36 pages) or ₹6,000 (60 pages); these Tatkaal amounts already include the normal fee. These are the revised 2026 fees published by the Ministry of External Affairs. The Passport Seva Fee Calculator is the final word for your exact case.
Steps
- Register on the Passport Seva Online Portal and log in
- Fill the online application form and submit — you receive an Application Reference Number (ARN)
- Pay the fee online and schedule an appointment at your nearest Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)
- Visit the PSK on your appointment date — documents are scanned, photograph and fingerprints taken, fee collected if not already paid
- Application undergoes police verification (where applicable) before dispatch
Common mistakes to avoid
- Uploading documents that don't match the exact combination the Document Advisor tool asks for — the accepted list varies by which documents you're combining.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fresh passport cost in 2026?
₹2,500 for a 36-page passport under the normal scheme, or ₹3,500 for 60 pages, per the Ministry of External Affairs' revised fee table. Tatkaal is ₹5,000 (36 pages) or ₹6,000 (60 pages), and those amounts already include the normal fee.
Is the old ₹1,500 fee still valid?
No. ₹1,500 was the 2012 fee for a 36-page passport. The MEA's 2026 table replaces it with ₹2,500.
Which documents do I need?
Proof of address, proof of identity and proof of date of birth, plus a photograph. The exact accepted combinations come from Passport Seva's Document Advisor, so check there before your appointment.
I already have a passport. Is this the right process?
No. Existing passport holders apply for a reissue, not a fresh passport.
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