From Children's Validity To Fee Hikes: What's In Centre's New Passport Rules?

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The Ministry of External Affairs has amended the validity period and application fees for children's passports by implementing the Passport Rules, 2026. The new rules clarify the validity period for minors' passports and increase the cost of various services, from fresh passports to tatkal, renewal, and replacement.

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Passports Amendment Rules 2026: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has officially notified the "Passport (Amendment) Rules, 2026" under the Passports Act, 1967. With their publication in the Official Gazette, these rules have come into effect nationwide with immediate effect. Under these rules, minors under the age of 15 are primarily […] The post Passports Amendment Rules 2026: From Tatkal Seva to Re-Issuance; These Major Changes in Passpor…

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Social Dialogue / Desk: The Indian government has made a major change regarding the validity of passports for children under the age of 15. The Ministry of External Affairs has amended the Passports (Amendment) Rules,

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Passport Rules New Fee Structure: Getting and renewing a passport has become more expensive! Under the Ministry of External Affairs' new Passport (Amendment) Rules 2026, the fees for normal and urgent passports have increased. Learn more about the new fees and validity periods for 36- and 60-page passports, children's passports, and replacements for lost or damaged passports.