Do we have to pay for passport delivery?
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Do we have to pay for passport delivery?
After processing at the Passport Office, the passport will be sent to the applicant for delivery through Speed Post. The applicant will not be required to pay this service fee, except for the cost of the application form and the prescribed passport fee.
Is passport delivered by post office?
The passport is dispatched by India Post through Speed Post to the present address of the applicant as filled in the passport application form.
What is the charge for applying passport?
| Sr. No. | Service Required | Application Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport including additional booklet due to exhaustion of visa pages (36 pages) of 10 years validity. | Rs.1,500/-* |
| 2 | Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport including additional booklet due to exhaustion of visa pages (60 pages) of 10 years validity. | Rs.2,000/- |
What is passport fee?
Passport Prices & Fees
| Passport Type | Standard Fee (10-12 weeks) | Total Passport Fees |
|---|---|---|
| New Adult Passport | $110 | $145 |
| Passport Renewal | $110 | $110 |
| Replacement Passport (lost, stolen, damaged) | $110 | $145 |
| Child (Minor) Passport | $80 | $115 |
How are passports delivered?
New passports will be delivered by secure courier from February in a effort to reduce the 3,000 which go missing each year, the Home Office said. The UK Passport Service (UKPS) has signed a contract with a private firm for the six million deliveries a year.
How much time does speed post take?
* Proof of Delivery charges is INR 10.00 per article in addition to Speed Post charges…. Domestic
| Success Indicators | Average Time Taken |
|---|---|
| Metro-Metro | 1-3 Days |
| State Capital to State Capital | 1-4 Days |
| Same State | 1-4 Days |
| Rest of the Country | 4-5 Days |
What is the current passport fee 2021?
$110
Routine & Expedited Passport Fees 2021
| Adult First Time Applicants (Age 16 Years and Older) | ||
|---|---|---|
| What Are You Applying For? | Application Fee | Total Fees |
| Adult PPT Book + Card | $140 | $175 |
| Adult Passport Book | $110 | $145 |
| Adult Passport Card* *If you do NOT currently hold a valid Passport Book | $30 | $65 |