A large rise in e-passport fees has been announced by the federal government. All passport-issuing agencies, both domestic and foreign, have been informed of this situation by the Directorate of Immigration and Passports.
A 36-page passport with a 5-year validity costs Rs. 9,000 normally, and a 36-page passport with a 10-year validity costs Rs. 13,500 normally, according to the official notification.
The urgent charge is Rs. 15,000 for a 36-page passport with a validity of five years, and Rs. 22,500 for a 36-page passport with a validity of ten years.
The standard cost for a 72-page passport with a 5-year validity is Rs. 16,500, while the standard cost for a 72-page passport with a 10-year validity is Rs. 24,750.
The urgent charge is Rs. 27,000 for a 72-page passport with a validity of five years, and Rs. 40,500 for a 72-page passport with a validity of ten years.
The cost breakdown for the e-passport is provided below.
| Sr. No. | Pages | Validity | Normal Fee (Rs.) | Urgent Fee (Rs.) |
| 1. | 36 | 5 Years | 9,000 | 15,000 |
| 10 Years | 13,500 | 22,500 | ||
| 2. | 72 | 5 Years | 16,500 | 27,000 |
| 10 Years | 24,750 | 40,500 |
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