Passport fees changed for THESE exapts in Bahrain
Key takeaways
- Add ARY News on Google AAResize The Embassy of India in Bahrain has officially announced a revised fee structure for passport and passport-related services for its citizens residing in Bahrain, effective July 1, 2026.
- While individual Indian missions abroad configure exact local-currency pricing based on consular exchange rates, the baseline global fee adjustments introduced by the MEA have increased passport fees significantly.
- For adults aged 18 and above, a standard 36-page fresh or reissued passport with a 10-year validity will cost BD 47.100 whereas a 60-page jumbo booklet for the same age group is priced at BD 65.600.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize The Embassy of India in Bahrain has officially announced a revised fee structure for passport and passport-related services for its citizens residing in Bahrain, effective July 1, 2026. This decision follows a global notification by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, resulting in an updated fee schedule across Indian missions globally.
While individual Indian missions abroad configure exact local-currency pricing based on consular exchange rates, the baseline global fee adjustments introduced by the MEA have increased passport fees significantly. According to the updated fee schedule for normal passport services in Bahrain, a 36-page fresh passport for children aged 0–8 years is set at BD 30.800. For applicants aged 0–15 years requiring a 36-page fresh or reissued passport, the rate is BD 34.100.
For adults aged 18 and above, a standard 36-page fresh or reissued passport with a 10-year validity will cost BD 47.100 whereas a 60-page jumbo booklet for the same age group is priced at BD 65.600.