Legal framework: Passport applications in India are governed principally by the Passports Act, 1967 and the Passports Rules, 1980, together with current Ministry of External Affairs / Passport Seva instructions.
What is a Tatkaal Passport?
Tatkaal is the expedited passport service offered by the Ministry of External Affairs for eligible fresh-passport and re-issue applicants. It is intended to provide faster processing, but the Passport Office remains the final authority on whether an application can be processed under the Tatkaal scheme.
Latest Tatkaal Passport Fee in 2026
Passport application fees were revised with effect from 1 July 2026. The current Passport Seva fee structure shows an additional Tatkaal fee of ₹2,500, payable over and above the basic application fee applicable to the passport service selected.
| Common service | Application fee | Additional Tatkaal fee |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh / Re-issue, 36 pages, 10-year validity | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| Fresh / Re-issue, 60 pages, 10-year validity | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 |
| Minor, 36 pages, 5 years or until age 18 | ₹1,750 | ₹2,500 |
Important: fees depend on the service and applicant category and may change. Always verify the amount with the official Passport Seva Fee Calculator before payment.
How to Apply for a Tatkaal Passport Online
- Open the official Passport Seva portal. Use only the Ministry of External Affairs website at passportindia.gov.in.
- Register or sign in. Create a Passport Seva account if you do not already have one, then log in.
- Start the passport application. Choose the appropriate Fresh Passport or Re-issue service.
- Select Tatkaal. Choose the Tatkaal scheme/application type where available and fill the form carefully.
- Submit the application. Recheck personal particulars, address, date of birth and other details before submission.
- Pay and schedule the appointment. Use the online payment facility and choose an available Tatkaal appointment at the permitted PSK/POPSK.
- Keep the appointment confirmation. An SMS is normally sent to the registered mobile number. Keep the appointment details available for your visit.
- Attend the PSK/POPSK. Carry the originals and self-attested copies of all documents required for your particular case, together with the prescribed Tatkaal undertaking.
Documents Required for Tatkaal Passport
The exact documents depend on whether the application is fresh or re-issue, the applicant's age, address, Non-ECR status and other circumstances. Passport Seva advises Tatkaal applicants to submit the normal supporting documents applicable to the case plus additional Tatkaal documents.
Additional Tatkaal identity documents
Current Passport Seva guidance provides a prescribed list of acceptable supporting documents. Adults are generally required to produce the prescribed number of documents from that list, while separate requirements apply to minors. Examples include Aadhaar/e-Aadhaar, EPIC, PAN, a valid driving licence, an eligible bank/post-office passbook, student photo ID, birth certificate, government/service photo ID, pension documents and the previous passport in re-issue cases.
Tatkaal Undertaking and Eligibility
Applicants under Tatkaal should check the current eligibility rules before applying and complete the prescribed Tatkaal undertaking for submission at the Passport Office. Some categories are not eligible for Tatkaal processing, and the exclusion list can change.
Examples of currently restricted categories include certain major changes in personal particulars, some citizenship cases, specified minor cases, certain applicants with criminal-court related issues, adverse police reports and other special situations. Always check the official "Categories not under Tatkaal Scheme" notice before booking.
Police Verification for Tatkaal Passport
Police verification is ordinarily carried out on a post-police-verification basis in Tatkaal cases, meaning that the passport may be issued before the verification report is received. The applicable police-verification mode depends on the applicant's facts and Passport Office decision.
Passport Seva currently states that where post-police verification applies, dispatch is generally on the third working day excluding the date of submission. In eligible "No Police Verification" Tatkaal cases, dispatch can be within one working day excluding the date of submission.
Tatkaal Appointment and Online Payment
Online payment is mandatory for booking appointments. Passport Seva currently accepts Credit/Debit Cards including MasterCard, Visa and RuPay, Internet Banking, UPI and SBI Wallet. Tatkaal applicants must pay the entire applicable Tatkaal-category fee while making the online payment.
Tatkaal appointment opening times vary by Passport Office. Applicants should check current appointment availability on the official portal. Passport Seva also states that Tatkaal appointments can normally be rescheduled only once.
Important Safety Note
Use only the official Passport Seva website or the official Passport Seva mobile app. The Ministry of External Affairs has warned applicants about fraudulent passport-related websites and apps that collect personal information or charge unnecessary fees.
Official Passport Links
Disclaimer: This page is an informational guide and is not an official Government of India website. Passport eligibility, documents, fees, appointment availability and police-verification requirements depend on the applicant's circumstances and current Ministry of External Affairs instructions. Verify current requirements on Passport Seva before applying or making payment.