Passport Renewal in Mumbai: Tatkal vs Normal — Which Should You Choose?

Passport renewal looks simple until you have to choose between Tatkal and normal. Here is how to decide in 2026.

**Normal renewal** - Fee: ₹1,500 (36 pages) / ₹2,000 (60 pages) - Police verification: yes, post-issue in most cases - Timeline: 15–30 days after appointment

**Tatkal renewal** - Fee: ₹3,500 (36 pages) / ₹4,000 (60 pages) - Police verification: usually post-issue - Timeline: 1–3 working days after appointment

**When Tatkal makes sense** - Travel within 3 weeks - Visa appointment already booked - Old passport expired and you cannot wait

**When normal is enough** - No urgent travel - Address unchanged since last passport (faster verification)

**Documents for renewal** - Old passport (original + first/last page copy) - Aadhaar - Address proof if address changed

**Mumbai-specific tip** PSK Lower Parel and Malad slots open at 6 PM daily for the next working day. We book Tatkal slots within minutes for clients across Govandi, Chembur, Kurla and Vashi.