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Passport rules 2026: Children under 15 get new validity terms; Check revised fresh, renewal and tatkaal fees

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Under the amended rules, a 36-page ordinary passport issued to a child below 15 years of age will be valid for five years from the date of issue or until the child turns 18, whichever comes first.