The Embassy of India in Kuwait will modify passport and passport-related service costs from July 1
The Embassy of India in Kuwait has announced a comprehensive revision of passport and passport-related service fees, effective 1 July 2026, following the Government of India’s notification under G.S.R. 516(E) amending the Passport Rules, 1980. The revised fee structure applies to all Indian Missions abroad, including Kuwait, and affects passport issuance, renewals, Tatkaal services, Police Clearance Certificates (PCC), Emergency Certificates, Surrender Certificates, and several other passport-related services.
The Embassy has advised all applicants to carefully check the revised fee schedule before submitting applications, as all applications received on or after July 1, 2026, will attract the new charges, regardless of when appointments were booked.
Major increase in passport charges
The revision represents the first major overhaul of overseas passport fees in many years and will directly affect nearly one million Indians residing in Kuwait. Adult passport fees have increased significantly across all categories, while Tatkaal (urgent) services now attract substantially higher charges.
Revised Passport Fees (Effective 1 July 2026)
| Service | Previous Fee (KD) | New Fee (KD) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult 36-page Passport (Fresh/Reissue) | 23 | 38 |
| Tatkaal 36-page Passport | 68 | 76 |
| Adult 60-page Jumbo Passport | 31 | 53 |
| Tatkaal Jumbo Passport | 76 | 91 |
| Lost/Damaged 36-page Passport | 46 | 76 |
| Tatkaal Lost/Damaged 36-page Passport | 91 | 114 |
| Lost/Damaged Jumbo Passport | 53 | 91 |
| Tatkaal Lost/Damaged Jumbo Passport | 98 | 129 |
Revised fees for minors
Children and minor applicants will also see revised charges.
| Service | Previous (KD) | New (KD) |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh Passport (Newborn/Minor up to 8 years)* | 15 | 26 |
| Tatkaal Minor Passport | 61 | 65 |
| Lost/Damaged Minor Passport | 46 | 65 |
| Tatkaal Lost/Damaged Minor Passport | 91 | 103 |
*The KD 26 fee reflects the applicable 10% concession for eligible fresh passport applications.
Special travel documents
The fees for special travel documents remain largely unchanged.
| Service | New Fee (KD) |
|---|---|
| Emergency Certificate | 5 |
| Certificate of Identity | 16 |
Miscellaneous passport services
Several commonly used consular services have also become more expensive.
| Service | Previous (KD) | New (KD) |
|---|---|---|
| Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) | 8 | 13 |
| Birth Certificate based on Passport | 8 | 13 |
| Non-Resident Indian Certificate | 8 | 13 |
| Non-Resident Indian Status Certificate | 8 | 13 |
| No Objection Certificate | 8 | 13 |
| Surrender Certificate | 8 | 13 |
| Miscellaneous Certificate based on Passport | 8 | 13 |
| Global Entry Program Verification | 8 | 13 |
Important provisions remain unchanged
Despite the increase in fees, several provisions of the Passport Rules remain unchanged:
- Adult passports continue to have a maximum validity of 10 years.
- Passports issued to minors remain valid for five years or until the applicant turns 18, whichever is earlier.
- A 10 percent discount continues to be available on fresh passport applications (not reissues) for:
- Children up to 8 years of age.
- Senior citizens above 60 years.
Why the revision?
The revised fee schedule has been introduced by the Ministry of External Affairs through the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026, replacing the previous fee schedule that had remained largely unchanged for overseas applicants since 2012. According to government notifications, the revision is intended to align passport service charges with the increased costs of delivering secure, technology-driven passport and consular services worldwide.
Advice for applicants
The Embassy has urged Indian nationals in Kuwait who intend to renew or apply for passports or related services to verify the revised fee schedule before visiting the Embassy or its authorized service centre. Since the revised charges become applicable from 1 July 2026, applicants submitting forms on or after that date should ensure they pay the updated fees to avoid delays in processing. Queries may be addressed to the Embassy’s Consular and Passport Wing via email cons1.kuwait@mea.gov.in
