New passport rules for Indian travellers: Latest validity periods to fees explained for children to senior citizens; what changes if you are under 15, 18 or above
In a recent update, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has introduced some major changes to India’s passport rules. A new validity framework for passports has been introduced for children below 15 years of age. Under the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026, an ordinary 36-page passport issued to a child below 15 will be valid for … Read more