Cost of a passport in India and documents required – Know all about it here

Cost of a passport in India and documents required – Know all about it here

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A passport is one of the most important government documents, and also one that is recognised internationally. It is important to note that the passport application fees in India can vary based on several factors, including the ap … Read more

A passport is one of the most important government documents, and also one that is recognised internationally. It is important to note that the passport application fees in India can vary based on several factors, including the applicant's age, the type of passport (normal or tatkal), and the number of pages in the passport. Read less

For those who wish to travel internationally, obtaining a passport is a crucial step. A passport is one of the most important government documents, and also one that is recognised internationally. Needless to say, the process involves certain costs and requires a comprehensive set of documents to ensure a smooth application.

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Passport application fees in India

Before we delve deeper, it is important to note that the passport application fees in India can vary based on several factors, including the applicant's age, the type of passport (normal or tatkal), and the number of pages in the passport.

For those applying for a fresh passport, if the applicant is under the age of 18, it will cost INR 1000 for a 36-page passport. Additional INR 2000 will be charged in case of Tatkal service (expedited process). For applicants above the age of 18, a fresh passport or re-issue will cost INR 1,500 and INR 2000 for a 36-page and 60-page passport respectively. The additional INR 2000 will be charged in case of Tatkal service.

The replacement of a passport in case of lost, damaged or stolen passport will cost INR 3000 and 3500 for a 36-page and 60-page passport respectively. Additional INR 2000 to be charged in case of Tatkal service.

Another important and unavoidable cost is the Police Clearance Certificate. This certificate will cost you INR 500. There is no Tatkal service available for this step of passport processing.

When we speak of passports, it is also important to know about ECR and ECNR. ECR stands for Emigration Check Required and ECNR stands for Emigration Check Not Required. If you are planning to work abroad, your passport will need ECR. In case of replacement of passport for deletion of ECR / Change in personal particulars, it will cost you INR 1,500 and 2,000 for a 36-page and 60-page passport respectively. For minors, the cost is INR 1000.

Detailed documents required for passport application

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For proof of present address:

• Water Bill
• Telephone (landline or postpaid mobile bill)
• Electricity bill
• Income Tax Assessment Order
• Election Commission Photo ID card
• Proof of Gas Connection
• Certificate from Employer of reputed companies on letter head
• Spouse's passport copy (First and last page including family details mentioning applicant's name as spouse of the passport holder), (provided the applicant's present address matches the address mentioned in the spouse's passport)
• Parent's passport copy, in case of minors(First and last page)
• Aadhaar Card
• Rent Agreement
• Photo Passbook of running Bank Account (Scheduled Public Sector Banks, Scheduled Private Sector Indian Banks and Regional Rural Banks only)

Proof of Date of Birth:

• Birth Certificate issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths or the Municipal Corporation or any other prescribed authority, whosoever has been empowered under the Registration of Birth and Deaths Act, 1969 to register the birth of a child born in India.
• Transfer/School leaving/Matriculation Certificate issued by the school last attended/recognised educational board.
• Policy Bond issued by the Public Life Insurance Corporations/Companies having the DOB of the holder of the insurance policy.
• Copy of an extract of the service record of the applicant (only in respect of Government servants) or the Pay Pension Order (in respect of retired Government Servants), duly attested/certified by the officer/in-charge of the Administration of the concerned Ministry/Department of the applicant.
• Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) issued by the Election Commission of India 6 PAN Card issued by the Income Tax Department.
• Driving License issued by the Transport department of the concerned state Government.
• A declaration given by the Head of the Orphanage/Child Care Home on their official letter head of the organisation confirming the DOB of the applicant