How To Apply Passport

Updated on Wednesday, 19 February 2025 - 12:43pm
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Procedure to Apply for an Ordinary Passport:

Types of Passport Applications, To apply for a new passport, follow the steps below:

  • Normal Passport
  • Tatkal (Urgent) Passport

Step 1: Check Online Passport User Registration Process

  1. Visit the official passport website Passport Seva .
  2. Register and create an account to generate a User ID and Password.
  3. After submitting the from, they got a confirmation emaill from their registered email id and activate your account

Step 2: Check Passport Filling Procedure

  1. Log in with the credentials and apply for:
    • New Passport
    • Tatkal Passport
    • Renewal Passport
  2. Fill in personal details, current and permanent address, family details, and required passport details.
  3. Upload necessary documents and pay the Applicable Passport Fee online.
  4. Choose the nearest Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) for an appointment.
  5. Download and print the appointment confirmation letter.

Step 3: Document Verification at Passport Seva Kendra

  1. Visit the PSK/POPSK on the scheduled date and time.
  2. Carry original documents along with photocopies and the appointment confirmation letter.
  3. The officer at PSK will:
    • Capture biometric details (fingerprints and live photo).
    • Verify documents.
  4. After verification, a receipt will be provided.
  5. If applying for renewal, the old passport will be cancelled (a stamp and small hole will be marked on it).
  6. The application is then sent to the Regional Passport Office (RPO) for police verification.

Step 4: Police Verification Process

  1. The passport request is forwarded to the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP).
  2. The Local Intelligence Unit (LIU)/Police Station conducts an address verification.
  3. The LIU officer submits a report to the RPO:
    • If positive, the passport printing process begins.
    • If negative, the passport issuance is halted until the applicant visits the RPO to clarify the issue. A second round of police verification is then conducted.
  4. Police verification usually takes about a week.

Step 5: Passport Printing & Delivery

  1. Indian passports are printed at the Indian Security Press in Nashik.
  2. Once verification is complete, the passport is printed and sent for a final check at the RPO.
  3. The Indian Postal Service delivers the passport to the applicant's registered address.
  4. The applicant (or their parents/spouse) can collect the passport by showing ID proof.
  5. The passport status can be tracked online via the passport portal or Speed Post tracking.
  6. If the applicant cannot be contacted, the passport is returned to the RPO, and the applicant must visit the office to provide correct details for redelivery.

Step 6: Processing Time for Passport Issuance:

  • Normal Passport – Issued within 15 to 30 days.
  • Tatkal (Urgent) Passport – Issued within 10 to 15 days.

Required Documents for Passport in India

Forms Annexures/Affidavits

Sr No. Passport/Applicant Category Required Documents
1 Normal Passport Identity Proof (any one): Aadhaar Card (not proof of DOB), Voter ID, PAN Card (proof of DOB), Birth Certificate (for minors).
Address Proof (any one): Bank Passbook with photo and 3-month statement, Electricity/Water Bill, Rent Agreement.
For NON-ECR: Class 10th Certificate, 3 years continuous ITR.
Marital Status: Marriage Certificate or Annexure J Form.
2 Tatkal Passport (Requires 3 ID proofs) Identity Proof: Aadhaar Card (not proof of DOB), Voter ID, PAN Card (proof of DOB), Driving License, Birth Certificate (for minors).
Address Proof (any one): Bank Passbook with photo and 3-month statement, Electricity/Water Bill, Rent Agreement.
For NON-ECR: Class 10th Certificate, 3 years continuous ITR.
Tatkal Form: Undertaking Form.
Marital Status: Marriage Certificate or Annexure J Form.
3 Renewal Passport (Tatkal/Normal) Identity Proof (any one): Aadhaar Card (not proof of DOB), Voter ID, PAN Card (proof of DOB), Driving License, Birth Certificate (for minors).
Address Proof (any one): Bank Passbook with photo and 3-month statement, Electricity/Water Bill, Rent Agreement.
For NON-ECR: Class 10th Certificate, 3 years continuous ITR.
If stayed abroad for more than 3 years, eligible for NON-ECR.
Old Passport: Copy of Passport.
Tatkal Form: Undertaking Form.
Marital Status: Marriage Certificate or Annexure J Form.
4 Damaged/Lost Passport (Renewal) Identity Proof (any one): Aadhaar Card (not proof of DOB), Voter ID, PAN Card (proof of DOB), Driving License, Birth Certificate (for minors).
Address Proof (any one): Bank Passbook with photo and 3-month statement, Electricity/Water Bill, Rent Agreement.
For NON-ECR: Class 10th Certificate, 3 years continuous ITR.
If stayed abroad for more than 3 years, eligible for NON-ECR.
Lost Passport: Copy of lost passport/passport number, FIR (with GD number), Annexure F Form.
Damaged Passport: Copy of damaged passport, Annexure F Form.
Marital Status: Marriage Certificate or Annexure J Form.
5 Minor (Under 18 Years) Identity Proof (any one): Aadhaar Card (not proof of DOB), Birth Certificate.
Parent's Documents: Both Parents' Passports, Both Parents' Aadhaar Cards.
Minor Forms: Annexure D (mandatory), Annexure C (for single parent cases).
6 Senior Citizen Identity Proof (any one): Aadhaar Card (not proof of DOB), Voter ID, PAN Card (proof of DOB), Birth Certificate.
Address Proof (any one): Bank Passbook with photo and 3-month statement, Electricity/Water Bill, Rent Agreement.
For NON-ECR: Class 10th Certificate (not mandatory).
Marital Status: Marriage Certificate or Annexure J Form.
7 Government Employee Identity Proof: Aadhaar Card, Employee ID, No Objection Certificate (NOC) from department, Voter ID, PAN Card (proof of DOB).
Address Proof (any one): Rent Agreement, Electricity Bill, Leave Certificate (if on leave).
For NON-ECR: Class 10th Certificate (not mandatory).
Marital Status: Marriage Certificate or Annexure J Form.
Government Employee Forms: Any one as per position – Annexure A (Senior Officers), Annexure G (NOC format), Annexure H (NOC format).

Validity of Passports in India

The validity of an Indian passport varies based on the applicant's age category. Below is the minimum validity period for different categories:

Applicant Category Passport Validity
Minors (0 - 15 years) 5 years
Minors (15 - 18 years) 10 years (if applied for a 10-year passport)
Adults (18 years and above) 10 years
Senior Citizens (60 years and above) 10 years
Diplomatic Passport Issued based on the tenure of the government assignment
Emergency Certificate (EC) Valid for up to 6 months
Official Passport Valid for the duration of the official government duty

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