Last updated: 16 September 2026
Quick Answer: Replacing an Indian passport lost in India costs ₹5,000 for a 36-page, 10-year booklet on the Passport Seva fee table. Report the loss at a police station first, then apply online under re-issue with the original police report and an Annexure F declaration. Lost passports can't be replaced under Tatkaal.
Lost passport fees are higher than a routine re-issue, and Passport Seva doesn't issue a "duplicate". You get a new passport with a new number and fresh validity. Police verification is usually needed, so plan for up to 30 working days plus the verification period, not a few days.
Overview: lost passport in India at a glance
| Detail | What applies |
|---|---|
| Authority | Passport Seva, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) |
| Application type | Re-issue, with the reason "Lost/Damaged Passport" |
| Fee (since 1 July 2026) | ₹5,000 (36 pages, 10 years) · ₹6,000 (60 pages) · ₹4,250 (minors under 18, 36 pages, 5 years or until 18, whichever is earlier) |
| Tatkaal | Not available if lost, stolen or damaged beyond recognition |
| Key documents | Police report in original, Annexure F declaration, proof of address and date of birth |
| Police verification | Usually required for a lost-passport re-issue |
| Time | Up to 30 working days where police verification is needed, plus the verification period (Citizen's Charter) |
| Where | Passport Seva portal, then a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Post Office PSK |
What is the fee for a lost passport in India in 2026?
Lost passport fees in India are ₹5,000 for a 36-page, 10-year passport, ₹6,000 for a 60-page passport and ₹4,250 for a minor's 5-year, 36-page passport. These rows took effect on 1 July 2026 and replaced the older ₹3,000 and ₹3,500 charges.
Replacement passport fees for a lost, stolen or damaged passport (Tatkaal fee is additional, where Tatkaal is allowed)
| Booklet | Application fee | Additional Tatkaal fee |
|---|---|---|
| 36 pages, minors (5 years or until 18, whichever is earlier) | ₹4,250 | ₹2,500 (damaged but readable passports only) |
| 36 pages, 10-year validity | ₹5,000 | ₹2,500 (damaged but readable passports only) |
| 60 pages | ₹6,000 | ₹2,500 (damaged but readable passports only) |
Children below 15 get the 5-year booklet, while 15 to 18-year-olds can choose it or the 10-year one. A routine 36-page re-issue costs ₹2,500, so losing a passport doubles the bill. Check the current fees on the Passport Seva fee structure page before you pay.
Is the fee different for a damaged passport?
No. A damaged passport is charged on the same replacement rows as a lost or stolen one. What changes is the route: if the passport number and name are readable and the photo is intact, you may apply under Tatkaal by paying the ₹2,500 extra.
Do you need an FIR or police report for a lost passport?
Yes, you need a police report. Passport Seva asks for a "police report in original" with every lost-passport re-issue. Report the loss at the nearest police station before you apply, and keep the original for your appointment.
Passport Seva also says the loss should be reported "immediately" to the police and the Passport Office. Its instruction booklet makes the passport holder responsible for any misuse if the loss wasn't reported. The Annexure F declaration asks when the FIR was lodged and at which police station, so note the date and the station's name. Read the official answers on the Passport Seva lost and damaged passport FAQ.
The lost passport procedure, in order:
- Report the loss at the nearest police station and collect the report.
- Download and sign the Annexure F declaration.
- Fill in the re-issue form on Passport Seva, pay the fee and book a slot.
- Attend the appointment with originals and self-attested copies.
- Complete police verification if it's triggered.
Which documents does a lost passport re-issue need?
A lost passport re-issue needs five things: the police report, the Annexure F declaration, proof of present address, proof of date of birth, and a copy of the old passport if you have one.
| Document | Notes |
|---|---|
| Police report | Original |
| Annexure F | Self-declaration on plain paper on how and where the passport was lost or damaged (no notary needed) |
| Proof of present address | One accepted proof, such as your Aadhaar card |
| Proof of date of birth | One accepted proof from Passport Seva's Document Advisor list |
| Old passport copy | Self-attested first two and last two pages, including the ECR/Non-ECR page, only if available |
Use the current Annexure F lost or damaged passport declaration, the file Passport Seva's Document Advisor links. It asks how and when you lost the passport, whether you travelled on it and whether any earlier passport was lost. Passport Seva also hosts an older file named "AnnexureF_V1.0.pdf", which is a Tatkaal verification certificate, not this declaration.
If your passport is damaged but still readable, carry the damaged passport in original instead of a police report. You still need date-of-birth proof and Annexure F, plus address proof only if your address has changed. A passport damaged beyond recognition follows the lost-passport list above.
Can you get a lost passport replaced under Tatkal?
No. Passport Seva lists lost or stolen passports, and passports damaged beyond recognition, among the re-issue cases that can't use Tatkaal. Only a damaged passport with a readable number and name and an intact photo may apply under Tatkaal, and the Passport Office has the final say.
How do you apply for re-issue of a lost passport?
You apply on the Passport Seva portal under "Re-issue of Passport", choose "Lost/Damaged Passport" as the reason, pay online and book a PSK or Post Office PSK slot. Passport Seva camps don't accept lost or damaged cases. A lost passport reissue uses the same screens as a normal one, so follow our step-by-step passport re-issue guide and book your passport appointment.
Police verification usually sets the pace, so check how long passport police verification takes. If you'd like someone to file the form with you, Jaagruk Bharat can help with your passport re-issue application. The government fee is still paid on Passport Seva.
