The cost of an electronic passport will go up significantly, according to the federal government. All domestic and international passport-issuing agencies have been informed of this situation by the Directorate of Immigration and Passports.
The standard charge for a 36-page passport with a 5-year validity is Rs.9000, while the fee for a 36-page passport with a 10-year validity is Rs.13,500, according to the official notification.
A 36-page passport with a 5-year validity has an urgent price of Rs.15,000, and a 36-page passport with a 10-year validity has an urgent fee of Rs.22,500.
The standard charge is Rs.16,500 for a 72-page passport with a 5-year validity, and Rs.24,750 for a 72-page passport with a 10-year validity.
A 72-page passport with a 5-year validity requires an urgent fee of Rs.27,000, while a 72-page passport with a 10-year validity costs Rs.40,500.
Here is a detailed breakdown of the e-passport fees.
- 36 pages passport of 5 Years validity is Rs.9,000 and urgent fee of Rs.15,000 while the same with 10 Years validity is of Rs.13,500 and urgent fee of Rs.22,500.
- 72 pages passport of 5 Years validity is Rs.16,500 and urgent of Rs.27,000 apply.
While the same of 10 Years validity costs Rs.24,750 and urgent passport is Rs.40,500.
