New Prices for Indian Passports in 2026
New Prices for Indian Passports in 2026
2026年印度護照新價格
Introduction
The Indian government changed the rules for passports. Now, people must pay more money for passport services.
印度政府更改了護照規定。現在，申請護照服務必須支付更多費用。
Main Body
Passports for adults now cost more. A normal 36-page passport is Rs 2,500. A fast passport is Rs 5,000. People in other countries pay in US dollars.
成年人的護照現在價格調漲。一本普通 36 頁的護照為 2,500 盧比。快速辦理的護照為 5,000 盧比。在其他國家的申請人則以美金支付。
It costs more money to get a new passport if you lose your old one. For example, a normal 36-page replacement is Rs 5,000. Children under 18 also have new prices.
如果遺失舊護照，申請新護照的費用會更高。例如，一本普通 36 頁的補發護照為 5,000 盧比。18 歲以下的兒童也有新價格。
Some people pay less. Children under eight and people over 60 get a 10% discount. Other papers, like police reports, also have new prices.
部分人士可享有較低價格。八歲以下兒童及 60 歲以上長者可享有 10% 的折扣。其他文件（如警方報告）同樣有新價格。
Conclusion
These new prices start on July 1, 2026. Adult passports last ten years. Child passports last five years.
這些新價格將於 2026 年 7 月 1 日起生效。成年人護照有效期為十年，兒童護照為五年。
Vocabulary Learning
💡 The Power of 'COST'
In English, when we talk about money, we use the word cost. It is a simple way to say how much something is.
How it works:
- [Thing] → cost → [Money]
- Example: "A passport costs Rs 2,500."
🕒 Time Words
Look at how we describe how long things last. This is very important for A2 level:
- Years (Long time) → "Adult passports last ten years."
- Under (Less than) → "Children under 18" (Meaning: 17, 16, 15...)
- Over (More than) → "People over 60" (Meaning: 61, 62, 63...)
📉 Easy Money Terms
- Pay: To give money for a service.
- Discount: When you pay less money than the normal price.
- Replacement: Getting a new thing because the old one is gone/broken.
Vocabulary Learning
Ministry of External Affairs Announces New Passport Fee Structure for July 2026
外交部公布 2026 年 7 月起新護照收費標準
Introduction
The Indian government has announced changes to the Passports Rules of 1980, introducing a new list of fees for travel documents and related services.
印度政府宣布修改 1980 年的護照條例，推出一份旅行證件及相關服務的新收費表。
Main Body
The Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026, replace the previous fee schedule to ensure that service costs match current economic and administrative needs. Consequently, fees for adult applicants have increased significantly. For a standard 36-page passport, domestic prices have risen from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,500 for normal applications, and from Rs 3,500 to Rs 5,000 for the fast-track Tatkal service. Similarly, 60-page passports are now more expensive, with normal fees increasing by 75% to Rs 3,500. Applicants living overseas will pay between USD 125 and USD 300, depending on the document size and service speed.
2026 年的《護照（修正）條例》取代了之前的收費表，以確保服務成本符合目前的經濟與行政需求。因此，成年申請人的費用大幅增加。對於標準 36 頁的護照，國內普通申請的價格從 1,500 盧比增加到 2,500 盧比，而 Tatkal 快速服務則從 3,500 盧比增加到 5,000 盧比。同樣地，60 頁的護照現在價格更高，普通費用增加 75% 至 3,500 盧比。居住在海外的申請人將支付 125 美元至 300 美元不等，具體取決於證件大小與服務速度。
Furthermore, the cost to replace lost or damaged passports has also gone up. For example, a domestic 36-page replacement now costs Rs 5,000 for normal processing and Rs 7,500 for Tatkal. For children under 18, a new 36-page passport is priced at Rs 1,750 for normal service, while replacements can cost up to Rs 6,750. To help certain groups, the government is offering a 10% discount on new domestic applications for children under eight and senior citizens aged 60 and above. Additionally, fixed prices have been set for other services, such as police clearances, which now cost Rs 750 domestically or USD 40 for those abroad.
此外，補辦遺失或損壞護照的費用也增加了。例如，國內 36 頁的補發護照，普通處理現在需 5,000 盧比，Tatkal 則需 7,500 盧比。對於 18 歲以下兒童，新申請 36 頁護照的普通服務價格為 1,750 盧比，而補發費用最高可達 6,750 盧比。為了幫助特定群體，政府為 8 歲以下兒童及 60 歲及以上長者的國內新申請提供 10% 的折扣。此外，其他服務也設定了固定價格，例如警察清單證明，國內現在需 750 盧比，海外申請者則需 40 美元。
Conclusion
These new fees and validity periods—ten years for adults and five years (or until age 18) for minors—will start on July 1, 2026.
這些新收費與有效期（成年人十年，未成年人五年或至 18 歲）將於 2026 年 7 月 1 日起生效。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'B2 Bridge': Moving from Basic to Precise
At the A2 level, you describe things simply: "The price went up." To reach B2, you need precise movement verbs and connectors of result. Let's dissect how this text does it.
📈 Precision in Change
Instead of just saying "change," the text uses words that tell us the direction and intensity of the change:
- "Increased significantly" Not just a small change, but a big, noticeable one.
- "Risen from... to..." This is the professional way to show a starting point and an ending point.
- "Replace" Used when one old rule is completely gone and a new one takes its place.
B2 Upgrade Tip: Next time you talk about your salary, grades, or the weather, don't say "It changed." Say "It increased significantly" or "It has risen."
🔗 The 'Logic Linkers'
B2 speakers don't use "And" or "But" for everything. They use Cause-and-Effect connectors to make their speech flow like a professional:
*"...to ensure that service costs match current economic needs. Consequently, fees for adult applicants have increased..."
The Magic Word: Consequently
- What it means: "Because of this / As a result."
- Why use it? It tells the listener that the second sentence is a direct result of the first one. It sounds much more academic than "So..."
🛠️ Quick Comparison Table
| A2 Style (Simple) | B2 Style (Sophisticated) |
|---|---|
| The price is higher. | Fees have increased significantly. |
| So, it costs more. | Consequently, it is more expensive. |
| The old rules are gone. | The new rules replace the previous schedule. |
Vocabulary Learning
The Ministry of External Affairs Notifies Revised Fee Structures for Passport Services Effective July 2026.
外交部通知護照服務費用調整，將於 2026 年 7 月生效
Introduction
The Indian government has announced amendments to the Passports Rules, 1980, introducing a revised schedule of fees for travel documents and related services.
印度政府已宣布修訂 1980 年《護照規則》，為旅行證件及相關服務引入一份修訂後的收費表。
Main Body
The Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026, promulgated under the authority of Section 24 of the Passports Act, 1967, effectuate the replacement of Schedule IV of the 1980 regulatory framework. This administrative adjustment follows a previous amendment dated February 24, 2025, reflecting a pattern of periodic revisions intended to align service costs with contemporary economic and administrative exigencies.
根據 1967 年《護照法》第 24 條授權頒布的 2026 年《護照（修訂）規則》，將取代 1980 年監管框架的附表 IV。此次行政調整繼 2025 年 2 月 24 日之前的修訂之後，反映出定期修訂的模式，旨在使服務成本與當代的經濟及行政需求保持一致。
Financial adjustments for adult applicants (including minors aged 15-18) demonstrate a significant upward trajectory. For a standard 36-page document, domestic fees have ascended from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,500 under the normal category, and from Rs 3,500 to Rs 5,000 under the Tatkal expedited service. A similar escalation is observed for 60-page documents, with normal fees rising by 75% to Rs 3,500 and Tatkal fees increasing by 50% to Rs 6,000. Corresponding tariffs for overseas applicants are established at USD 125 and USD 250 for 36-page documents, and USD 175 and USD 300 for 60-page documents.
成年申請人（包括 15 至 18 歲之未成年人）的費用呈現顯著上升趨勢。對於標準 36 頁證件，國內費用在普通類別中已從 1,500 盧比增加至 2,500 盧比，而 Tatkal 加急服務則從 3,500 盧比增加至 5,000 盧比。60 頁證件亦觀察到類似漲幅，普通費用上升 75% 至 3,500 盧比，Tatkal 費用增加 50% 至 6,000 盧比。海外申請人的相應費率則定為 36 頁證件 125 美元與 250 美元，60 頁證件 175 美元與 300 美元。
Provisions for the replacement of lost or damaged documentation also reflect increased costs. Domestic fees for 36-page replacements are now Rs 5,000 (normal) and Rs 7,500 (Tatkal), while 60-page replacements are priced at Rs 6,000 (normal) and Rs 8,500 (Tatkal). For minors under 18, a fresh 36-page passport is priced at Rs 1,750 (normal) and Rs 4,250 (Tatkal), with replacement costs reaching Rs 4,250 and Rs 6,750 respectively.
補發遺失或損毀證件的條款亦反映出成本增加。36 頁補發的國內費用現為 5,000 盧比（普通）與 7,500 盧比（Tatkal），而 60 頁補發價格為 6,000 盧比（普通）與 8,500 盧比（Tatkal）。對於 18 歲以下未成年人，新申請 36 頁護照價格為 1,750 盧比（普通）與 4,250 盧比（Tatkal），補發成本則分別達到 4,250 盧比與 6,750 盧比。
To mitigate the financial burden on specific demographics, a 10% fee concession is available for fresh domestic applications submitted by children up to age eight and senior citizens aged 60 and above. Furthermore, the framework defines fixed costs for ancillary services: Emergency Certificates for overseas applicants are USD 15, Certificates of Identity are Rs 1,000 (domestic) or USD 50 (overseas), and miscellaneous certifications, such as police clearance, are standardized at Rs 750 (domestic) or USD 40 (overseas).
為了減輕特定族群的財務負擔，八歲以下兒童及 60 歲及以上年長者提交的國內新申請可享有 10% 的費用減免。此外，該框架定義了附加服務的固定成本：海外申請人的緊急證明書為 15 美元，身分證明書為 1,000 盧比（國內）或 50 美元（海外），而雜項證明（如警察清單證明）則統一為 750 盧比（國內）或 40 美元（海外）。
Conclusion
The revised fee structure and validity periods—ten years for adults and five years or until age 18 for minors—will be implemented on July 1, 2026.
修訂後的收費結構與有效期（成年人十年，未成年人五年或至 18 歲）將於 2026 年 7 月 1 日起實施。
Vocabulary Learning
The Architecture of Formality: Latinate Verbs and Nominalisaton
To transition from B2 to C2, a student must move beyond accuracy and master register. The provided text is a masterclass in Bureaucratic High-Style, characterized by the strategic replacement of common Germanic verbs with precise Latinate alternatives and the use of heavy nominalization.
◈ The 'Power-Verb' Shift
C2 proficiency requires the ability to substitute basic verbs with high-precision academic counterparts to alter the tone from 'informative' to 'authoritative'.
| B2/C1 Equivalent | C2 Textual Choice | Nuance Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| Put into law | Promulgated | Implies a formal proclamation by a government body. |
| Make happen / Carry out | Effectuate | Shifts the focus from the action to the result of the legal mechanism. |
| Increase/Go up | Ascended | Adds a sense of a planned, structured trajectory rather than a random rise. |
| Help/Reduce | Mitigate | Specifically addresses the softening of a negative impact. |
◈ Syntactic Density via Nominalization
Observe the phrase: "reflecting a pattern of periodic revisions intended to align service costs with contemporary economic and administrative exigencies."
Instead of saying "the government changes fees because the economy changes" (B2), the author uses Nominalization: turning verbs/adjectives into nouns (revisions, exigencies).
The C2 Mechanism:
Economic change Economic exigencies
By using exigencies (urgent needs/demands), the writer elevates the text from a simple report to a professional instrument. This removes the 'human' subject and replaces it with 'systemic' necessity, a hallmark of high-level administrative English.
◈ Precision Modifiers
Note the use of "ancillary services." A B2 student would say "extra services" or "other services." The term ancillary denotes a specific subordinate relationship—services that are supplementary to the primary function (passport issuance). Using such adjectives demonstrates an expansive lexicon that categorizes relationships between objects with surgical precision.