The Ministry of External Affairs of India has amended passport rules, increasing fees and defining new validity guidelines for minors' passports.
Reader brief
Through the Reader lens: The Ministry of External Affairs in India has implemented the Passport Amendment Rules 2026, which took effect upon its publication in the official gazette. Under the new rules, 36-page passports for minors under the age of 15 are now valid for either five years or until the child turns 18, whichever comes first. Additionally, the fees for various passport services, including standard and tatkaal categories, have been increased.
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