The federal government has announced a significant increase in e-passport fees. The Directorate of Immigration and Passports has notified all passport-issuing authorities, both home and abroad, in this regard.
According to the official notification, the normal fee for a 36-page passport with 5-year validity is Rs. 9,000 and Rs. 13,500 for a 36-page passport with 10-year validity.
The urgent fee for a 36-page passport with 5-year validity is Rs. 15,000 and Rs. 22,500 for a 36-page passport with 10-year validity.
For a 72-page passport with a 5-year validity, the normal fee is Rs. 16,500, whereas the normal fee for a 72-page passport with 10-year validity is Rs. 24,750.
The urgent fee for a 72-page passport with 5-year validity is Rs. 27,000 and Rs. 40,500 for a 72-page passport with 10-year validity.
Here is a detailed breakdown of the e-passport fees.
| Sr. No. | Pages | Validity | Normal Fee (Rs.) | Urgent Fee (Rs.) |
| 1. | 36 | 5 Years | 9,000 | 15,000 |
| 10 Years | 13,500 | 22,500 | ||
| 2. | 72 | 5 Years | 16,500 | 27,000 |
| 10 Years | 24,750 | 40,500 |
