The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports has announced a revised fee schedule for electronic passports (e-passports), with charges varying according to validity period, number of pages and processing speed.
Under the announced schedule, applicants can choose between five-year and 10-year e-passports, with normal and urgent processing options available for 36-page and 72-page documents.
For a five-year e-passport, the normal fee for a 36-page document is Rs9,000, while a 72-page passport costs Rs16,500. Under urgent processing, the charges are Rs15,000 for a 36-page passport and Rs27,000 for a 72-page document.
For 10-year e-passports, the normal processing fee is Rs13,500 for a 36-page passport and Rs24,750 for a 72-page passport. Applicants opting for urgent processing will pay Rs22,500 for a 36-page document and Rs40,500 for a 72-page passport.
The fee structure enables applicants to select a passport according to their travel needs, preferred validity period and processing requirements. Applicants are advised to check the applicable fees before submitting their applications.
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