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Renewing an Indian passport in 2025 generally costs the same as applying for a new passport for most standard cases (adults, 36-page booklet), making neither option more economical in terms of official government fees. Additional costs may apply based on processing speed (normal vs Tatkal), changes to personal details, or lost/damaged passport cases, but for straightforward renewals or new issuance under normal conditions, the fees are identical.
Fresh Passport (New/First-time Application):
36 pages (valid for 10 years): INR 1,500 (Normal) | INR 3,500 (Tatkal)
60 pages (valid for 10 years): INR 2,000 (Normal) | INR 4,000 (Tatkal)
Passport Renewal (Re-issue):
36 pages (valid for 10 years): INR 1,500 (Normal) | INR 3,500 (Tatkal)
60 pages (valid for 10 years): INR 2,000 (Normal) | INR 4,000 (Tatkal)
| Service Type | 36 pages Normal | 36 pages Tatkal | 60 pages Normal | 60 pages Tatkal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New/Fresh | 1,500 | 3,500 | 2,000 | 4,000 |
| Renewal | 1,500 | 3,500 | 2,000 | 4,000 |
All values in INR. Minor, damaged/lost passports, or special circumstances may attract additional fees.
Processing time under normal conditions is 30-45 days; Tatkal (urgent) cases are handled in 1-3 days with the surcharge.
Additional costs (for police verification, SMS alerts, etc.) are usually minor for standard cases.
Changes to name, address, or other particulars during renewal may slightly increase costs and document requirements.
For most applicants, the cost for both renewal and new passport is the same, so there is no major economic advantage to one over the other.
Renewal may require slightly fewer documents if you are not changing any details.
If your passport is damaged, lost, or you request extra changes, renewal fees could be higher.
For a regular case (adult, 36-page, standard service, no lost/damage), renewal and new passport costs are identical and economical—INR 1,500 for normal processing in 2025
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