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