The Ministry of External Affairs has notified the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026, amending the Passports Rules, 1980. The notification, issued on September 15, 2026, revises provisions relating to passport fees and the validity of ordinary passports issued to children below the age of 15 years. Under the amended Rule 8, the fee for a passport … Continue reading Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026: Government Revises Passport Fees and Validity for Children Below 15 Years