The Ministry of External Affairs has updated passport validity rules for children and codified revised fee structures.
Reader brief
Through the Reader lens: The Ministry of External Affairs has amended passport rules for children under 15, limiting validity to five years or until they reach age 18. These changes are part of a broader update to passport service regulations that includes new fee structures for fresh, renewal, and Tatkaal applications. The revised fees, which apply to various services including adult and minor passports, have been in effect since July 1.
What to watch next
- Future impact on passport processing wait times due to new fee structures
- Public response to increased passport service charges
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