Passport new rules

MEA Hikes Application Fees and Revises Minor Passport Validity Up to 18 Years:

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In a comprehensive regulatory overhaul that directly impacts prospective international travelers, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has notified a significant upward revision in application fees across regular, Tatkal, and duplicate categories, alongside major structural changes governing passports issued to minors. Formalized by the ministry on September 17, 2026, the updated framework directly addresses document … Read more

Validity Capped at 5 Years for Children Under 15, Tatkal and Normal Fees Hiked:

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In a comprehensive overhaul of statutory travel documentation norms, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has officially amended the Passport Act, introducing revised validity caps for minors alongside substantial fee hikes for both general and expedited consular services. Under the newly enacted Rule 12(1A) of the Passport (Amendment) Rules, 2026, standard 36-page ordinary passports issued … Read more