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New passport rules: Fees hiked, child validity changed

New passport rules: Fees hiked, child validity changed

The Ministry of External Affairs has introduced new changes to passport rules, affecting both passport fees and the validity of passports issued to children.

September 19, 2026
Andhra woman, mother-in-law die after their car rams porsche in Australia
Andhra woman, mother-in-law die after their car rams porsche in Australia
September 19, 2026
India’s passport power rank drops 7 places in 2026
India’s passport power rank drops 7 places in 2026
September 17, 2026
Queenstown Malayali community comes together for first Ponnonam 2026
Queenstown Malayali community comes together for first Ponnonam 2026
September 16, 2026
Haryana Federation NZ hosts fundraising dinner for National candidates
Haryana Federation NZ hosts fundraising dinner for National candidates
September 16, 2026
Indian-Origin woman, friend crushed to death by Subway train
Indian-Origin woman, friend crushed to death by Subway train
September 16, 2026
Malaysian PM’s Bollywood playlist from ‘Dil To Pagal Hai’ to ‘Chale Chalo’ goes viral
Malaysian PM’s Bollywood playlist from ‘Dil To Pagal Hai’ to ‘Chale Chalo’ goes...
September 15, 2026
Indian Navy Chief receives Māori welcome in Auckland
Indian Navy Chief receives Māori welcome in Auckland
September 14, 2026
Three weeks after becoming a father again, Harsh Sharma dies in Australia
Three weeks after becoming a father again, Harsh Sharma dies in Australia
September 14, 2026
From ‘Bittu Tabahi’ to global praise!
From ‘Bittu Tabahi’ to global praise!
September 8, 2026
What changed after citizenship?
What changed after citizenship?
September 8, 2026
Indian-origin taxi driver convicted of rape
Indian-origin taxi driver convicted of rape "no longer a US citizen"
September 3, 2026
‘Turbans not allowed’: Punjabi men denied hotel entry in Austria
‘Turbans not allowed’: Punjabi men denied hotel entry in Austria
September 1, 2026
Who is 15-year-old Vandan Alankar Sawai, who defeated world No. 1 chess player Magnus Carlsen?
Who is 15-year-old Vandan Alankar Sawai, who defeated world No. 1 chess player...
September 1, 2026
A sister’s gift of life: Donates kidney to brother ahead of Raksha Bandhan
A sister’s gift of life: Donates kidney to brother ahead of Raksha Bandhan
September 1, 2026
‘Are you sure you are a female?’ Sikh woman in Australia’s defence force says turban often raises questions
‘Are you sure you are a female?’ Sikh woman in Australia’s defence force says...
August 27, 2026
US pauses visa interviews worldwide: What Indian applicants need to know
US pauses visa interviews worldwide: What Indian applicants need to know
August 27, 2026
From mother’s World Cup to son’s: Siwach Family’s hockey legacy comes full circle
From mother’s World Cup to son’s: Siwach Family’s hockey legacy comes full...
August 25, 2026
From Darbhanga to IAF ‘Top Gun’ glory
From Darbhanga to IAF ‘Top Gun’ glory
August 22, 2026
“Don’t come to the US”: Indian couple’s viral warning
“Don’t come to the US”: Indian couple’s viral warning
August 20, 2026
Chandigarh-born sikh makes RAF history
Chandigarh-born sikh makes RAF history
August 18, 2026
US recorded highest number of attacks on Indians abroad between 2021 and 2025: MEA
US recorded highest number of attacks on Indians abroad between 2021 and 2025:...
August 14, 2026
'I chose India over the American dream': US citizen's viral post sparks debate
'I chose India over the American dream': US citizen's viral post sparks debate
August 13, 2026
Indian-origin man faces US citizenship revocation over alleged identity fraud
Indian-origin man faces US citizenship revocation over alleged identity fraud
August 13, 2026
India's Space Sector: A Launchpad for Global Partnerships
India's Space Sector: A Launchpad for Global Partnerships
August 12, 2026
Indian tourist alleges racist treatment at Japan 7-eleven
Indian tourist alleges racist treatment at Japan 7-eleven
August 12, 2026
Viksit Bharat 2047: A roadmap to become a developed nation
Viksit Bharat 2047: A roadmap to become a developed nation
August 8, 2026
Why India has increased Passport fees
Why India has increased Passport fees
August 7, 2026
PM Modi video row: House panel gives Zuckerberg 3-day ultimatum
PM Modi video row: House panel gives Zuckerberg 3-day ultimatum
August 5, 2026
Another Guinness World Record for India
Another Guinness World Record for India
August 4, 2026
Three Indian-Origin MPs join UK PM Andy Burnham’s front bench in cabinet reshuffle
Three Indian-Origin MPs join UK PM Andy Burnham’s front bench in cabinet...
July 29, 2026
Sharmila wins gold, Kushare takes silver as India extends CWG medal
Sharmila wins gold, Kushare takes silver as India extends CWG medal
July 28, 2026
Jhandu Kumar receives hero's welcome after historic Commonwealth Games Bronze
Jhandu Kumar receives hero's welcome after historic Commonwealth Games Bronze
July 28, 2026
Massive fire destroys Sikh Temple in Adelaide, police investigating cause
Massive fire destroys Sikh Temple in Adelaide, police investigating cause
July 27, 2026
Mirabai Chanu claims India's first Commonwealth Games 2026 gold with record lift
Mirabai Chanu claims India's first Commonwealth Games 2026 gold with record lift
July 27, 2026
Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, breaks 38-year-old world chess record
Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, breaks 38-year-old world chess record
July 26, 2026
Indian passport falls to 81st in Henley index
Indian passport falls to 81st in Henley index
July 25, 2026
Indian hero wins Australian residency after Bondi rescue
Indian hero wins Australian residency after Bondi rescue
July 24, 2026
India Research Institute to relaunch at Victoria University after trade deal
India Research Institute to relaunch at Victoria University after trade deal
July 20, 2026
Indian-origin Google executive shot dead in georgia; husband arrested, son injured
Indian-origin Google executive shot dead in georgia; husband arrested, son...
July 17, 2026
MEA clarifies: Passport is issued to regulate departure, not verify citizenship
MEA clarifies: Passport is issued to regulate departure, not verify citizenship
July 16, 2026
"A good Indian is a dead Indian": Indian truck drivers reveal shocking racist...
July 14, 2026
Indian woman amazed by New Zealand's work-life balance
Indian woman amazed by New Zealand's work-life balance
July 13, 2026
Luxon and Modi agree on partnership with trade and maritime security ambitions
Luxon and Modi agree on partnership with trade and maritime security ambitions
July 11, 2026
Indians making 'outsized' contribution to New Zealand's prosperity
Indians making 'outsized' contribution to New Zealand's prosperity
July 9, 2026
PM Modi arrives in Melbourne to strengthen India-Australia ties
PM Modi arrives in Melbourne to strengthen India-Australia ties
July 9, 2026
80-year-old grandmother’s first flight leads to emotional family reunion
80-year-old grandmother’s first flight leads to emotional family reunion
July 5, 2026
New Zealand may tighten immigration rules for Indians
New Zealand may tighten immigration rules for Indians
July 4, 2026
‘Darta Kaun Hai?’ Indian grandfather’s fearless skydive in Australia wins hearts
‘Darta Kaun Hai?’ Indian grandfather’s fearless skydive in Australia wins hearts
June 29, 2026
After hitting her car, NZ bus driver did something unexpected
After hitting her car, NZ bus driver did something unexpected
June 29, 2026
Passport is for travel, not proof of citizenship: MEA
Passport is for travel, not proof of citizenship: MEA
June 25, 2026
Air New Zealand considers direct flights between India and New Zealand
Air New Zealand considers direct flights between India and New Zealand
June 24, 2026
Indian worker awarded Romanian citizenship for heroic rescue
Indian worker awarded Romanian citizenship for heroic rescue
June 17, 2026
Indian-origin Nithya Raman reaches LA mayoral runoff
Indian-origin Nithya Raman reaches LA mayoral runoff
June 16, 2026
Brazil bungee jump horror: Woman dies after crew allegedly misses safety check
Brazil bungee jump horror: Woman dies after crew allegedly misses safety check
June 15, 2026
Gurindervir’s record sprint puts Jalandhar back in the spotlight
Gurindervir’s record sprint puts Jalandhar back in the spotlight
June 11, 2026
PM Modi becomes India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister
PM Modi becomes India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister
June 10, 2026
Nagaland to host India’s first kiwifruit Centre of Excellence
Nagaland to host India’s first kiwifruit Centre of Excellence
June 10, 2026
Indian men win praise after helping woman at Canada cricket ground
Indian men win praise after helping woman at Canada cricket ground
June 10, 2026
RBI opens wider equity market access for overseas Indians
RBI opens wider equity market access for overseas Indians
June 8, 2026
Vishal TK shatters 45-second barrier, becomes first Indian man
Vishal TK shatters 45-second barrier, becomes first Indian man
June 5, 2026
Germany ends transit visa requirement for Indian travellers at its airports
Germany ends transit visa requirement for Indian travellers at its airports
June 4, 2026
India trade deal: Kiwifruit scientists help grow industry
India trade deal: Kiwifruit scientists help grow industry
June 3, 2026
India tightens registration rules for foreigners staying beyond 180 days
India tightens registration rules for foreigners staying beyond 180 days
June 3, 2026
Indians among Asian New Zealanders honoured in King's Birthday Honours 2026
Indians among Asian New Zealanders honoured in King's Birthday Honours 2026
June 1, 2026
‘No staring, no judging’: Indian woman praises New Zealand’s work culture for women
‘No staring, no judging’: Indian woman praises New Zealand’s work culture for...
May 31, 2026
Fiji-Indian orthopaedic surgeon Dr Murali Reddy performs first robotic-assisted knee surgeries at Crest hospital
Fiji-Indian orthopaedic surgeon Dr Murali Reddy performs first robotic-assisted...
May 30, 2026
Indian-origin teen Shrey Parikh crowned 2026 Spelling Bee Champion
Indian-origin teen Shrey Parikh crowned 2026 Spelling Bee Champion
May 29, 2026
Pest concerns: Japan bans Indian Mango imports after 20 years
Pest concerns: Japan bans Indian Mango imports after 20 years
May 29, 2026
Australia calls India a ‘global economic powerhouse’ in parliament
Australia calls India a ‘global economic powerhouse’ in parliament
May 29, 2026
Explainer - How New Zealand's new anti-stalking laws will work
Explainer - How New Zealand's new anti-stalking laws will work
May 26, 2026
Indian billionaires turn global as growth slows at home
Indian billionaires turn global as growth slows at home
May 25, 2026
Viral ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ trend crosses from India to Pakistan
Viral ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ trend crosses from India to Pakistan
May 23, 2026
Ancient Chola treasure returns to India after centuries in Dutch custody
Ancient Chola treasure returns to India after centuries in Dutch custody
May 22, 2026
Thailand ends 60-day visa-free stay for Indians, reverts to 30-day rule
Thailand ends 60-day visa-free stay for Indians, reverts to 30-day rule
May 21, 2026
23-year-old Tushar Kumar becomes UK’s youngest Indian-origin Mayor
23-year-old Tushar Kumar becomes UK’s youngest Indian-origin Mayor
May 20, 2026
Digital E-OCI: New online rules in place
Digital E-OCI: New online rules in place
May 19, 2026
Indian passport slips to 78th in global rankings
Indian passport slips to 78th in global rankings
May 15, 2026
India cracks down on gold imports with new 100 kg limit
India cracks down on gold imports with new 100 kg limit
May 15, 2026
‘Welcome to New India’ post sparks questions over police visit
‘Welcome to New India’ post sparks questions over police visit
May 7, 2026
Digital fraud costs Indians $2.5bn in 2025
Digital fraud costs Indians $2.5bn in 2025
April 30, 2026
Beyond trade: India-NZ deal opens doors for careers & consumers
Beyond trade: India-NZ deal opens doors for careers & consumers
April 30, 2026
India revamps OCI rules with new fees and stricter norms
India revamps OCI rules with new fees and stricter norms
April 28, 2026
How India’s ‘Pagari’ became part of Australia’s iconic Slouch Hat
How India’s ‘Pagari’ became part of Australia’s iconic Slouch Hat
April 25, 2026
Harjinder Singh Basiala honoured with King’s Service Medal in NZ
Harjinder Singh Basiala honoured with King’s Service Medal in NZ
April 18, 2026
Indian man in Netherlands says savings grow faster, work-life balance improves
Indian man in Netherlands says savings grow faster, work-life balance improves
March 31, 2026
UK woman weighs Bengaluru move, seeks advice on safety and loneliness
UK woman weighs Bengaluru move, seeks advice on safety and loneliness
March 26, 2026
Muanpuii Saiawi takes charge as India’s High Commissioner to New Zealand
Muanpuii Saiawi takes charge as India’s High Commissioner to New Zealand
March 24, 2026
Rupee slides to record low, 100 per dollar in sight?
Rupee slides to record low, 100 per dollar in sight?
March 24, 2026
Indian passport isn't the best’: Expert reacts to Jeju detention
Indian passport isn't the best’: Expert reacts to Jeju detention
February 28, 2026
Centre clears process to rename Kerala as ‘Keralam’
Centre clears process to rename Kerala as ‘Keralam’
February 25, 2026
Trump praises Indian-American Harmeet Dhillon at White House event
Trump praises Indian-American Harmeet Dhillon at White House event
February 22, 2026
US comedian sparks outrage for mocking Hindu beliefs in texas
US comedian sparks outrage for mocking Hindu beliefs in texas
February 21, 2026
Here’s what NZ Minister Shane Reti’s visit to India means
Here’s what NZ Minister Shane Reti’s visit to India means
February 20, 2026
Safety alert: Delhi sees 800 missing cases in early 2026
Safety alert: Delhi sees 800 missing cases in early 2026
February 5, 2026
Who is Jensi Kanabar? Indian teen wins Australian Open U14 title
Who is Jensi Kanabar? Indian teen wins Australian Open U14 title
February 5, 2026
Abandoned as infant in Nagpur, Dutch mayor returns in search of his mother
Abandoned as infant in Nagpur, Dutch mayor returns in search of his mother
February 5, 2026
NZ-trained pilot Shambhavi Pathak killed in charter plane crash
NZ-trained pilot Shambhavi Pathak killed in charter plane crash
January 29, 2026
South Korea to allow public access to North Korean newspaper
South Korea to allow public access to North Korean newspaper
December 31, 2025
Bumrah, Hardik to miss NZ ODIs? Report reveals key reason
Bumrah, Hardik to miss NZ ODIs? Report reveals key reason
December 29, 2025
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FSSAI prohibits sale of Shraddha, Shree Saras, Gokul ghee manufactured by Daman-Based SDP Industries over adulteration concerns
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Couple leave NZ with newborn as they face $32,000 hospital bill
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Akl ECE teacher Shifali Arora censured after slapping 4-year-old boy
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‘He told his wife that he was alright’: Kerala man dies 'suddenly' in Hamilton
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Sick child, no appointment: Indian mother’s NZ healthcare struggle sparks debate
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Indian couple’s fourth refugee claim rejected as Tribunal says claims ‘border on the abusive’
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Kmart to open New Zealand’s largest store next month
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Two women charged in alleged $5m mortgage fraud scheme

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