How can I apply for a passport online?

  

You can find the full Passport Application online process in India like New Passport, renewed passport, Tatkal Passport, Minor Passport, Damaged Passport, Passport Correction, Police Clearance Certificate, list of passport annexure, and book an appointment in the Passport Seva Portal.

 

Online Passport Application

Types Of Passport Applications

  • Fresh Passport

  • Reissue of Passport

  • Tatkaal Scheme

  • Police Clearance Certificate

  • Diplomatic Passport

  • Identity Certificate

 

Fresh Passport:

This type of passport online a person is a new passport or a first-time passport application in India.

 

Re-issue of Passport:

 This type of passport online application a person has already a passport and he/she wants to change passport following the conditions

 

  • Renewal – The passport is renewed after the expiry date
  • Changes – Change passport details, correction, update, and also modify.
  • Replacement – Replacement after damage and Lost of passport.
  • Page Addition – you can increase the passport page invalid passport.

 

Tatkaal Passport:

This type of passport online application a person who need a passport urgent basis as soon as possible.

 

Police Clearance Certificate (PCC):

This type of application is a person who applies for Employment outside India / Long-Term outside Visa / Residential Status India / Immigration.

 

Diplomatic/Official Passport:

This type of application a person who needs to travel for government work.

 

Identity Certificate:

In this type of application, a person is not an Indian citizen or refugee.

 

What are the documents required to apply for a passport?

A list of  the Passport Documents is  Required for a Fresh Passport or Reissue Passport or Tatkal Passport or PCC

  

  • Identity Proos – Election ID card, Pan Card, Aadhaar Card, Driving Licence, Any Other Government Photo ID
  • Passport Address Proof- Water Bill, Telephone Bill, Electricity bill, Income Tax Assessment Order, Voter Card, Aadhaar Card, Gas Connection, Employer  Certificate on Company Letter Head,  Spouse’s passport copy, Rent Agreement,  Bank Passbook
  • Date of Birth Proof- School Certificate,  Educational Certificate, Birth Certificate, Policy Bond Certificate, Voter Card, Aadhaar Card, PAN card, Matriculation Certificate, Driving Certificate, Any Other Government Certificate
  • Educational Proof – Gazetted Certificate for an Annexure – A, Class 8th Pass Mark Sheet, Class 10 Admit Card, Graduation Mark sheet

  

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What are the fees for a passport in India?  

SERVICE TYPE APPLICATION FEE ADDITIONAL TATKAAL FEE
     
Fresh Passport / Re-issue of Passport including additional 36 pages of 10 years validity. ( If age above 60, Get 10% Discount )  Rs.1,500/-* Rs.2,000/-*
 
Fresh Passport / Re-issue of Passport including additional 60 pages of 10 years validity. ( If age above 60, Get 10% Discount )  Rs.2,000/- Rs.2,000/-
 
Fresh Passport / Re-issue of Passport for Minors including additional 36 pages of 5 years validity ( If age below 10, Get 10% Discount )  Rs.1,000/- Rs.2,000/-
     
Fresh Passport / Re-issue of Passport for Minors including additional 60 pages of 5 years validity ( If age below 10, Get 10% Discount ) Rs.1,500/- Rs.2,000/-
     
 Lost or Damaged  Passport including additional 36 pages of 10 years validity ( If age above 60, Get 10% Discount ) Rs.3,500/- Not Applicable
     
Lost or Damaged  Passport including additional 36 pages of 10 years validity ( If age above 60, Get 10% Discount ) Rs.3,500/- Not Applicable
     
     
Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) Rs.500/- NA
     
Deletion of ECR / Change in personal particulars for Passport  including additional 36 pages of 10 years validity ( If age above 60, Get 10% Discount ) Rs.1,500/- Rs.2,000/-
     
Deletion of ECR / Change in personal particulars for Passport  including additional 60 pages of 10 years validity ( If age above 60, Get 10% Discount ) Rs.2,000/- Rs.2,000/-

 

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How can I apply for a passport online??

The process of passport application for an Indian passport can be completed in easy steps and it takes 15-20 minutes to complete the passport application in India for passport online.

 

 Passport Registration: 

  1. Go to website )
  2. Click to “New User Registration” option on the Home page.
  3. Fill up the “User Registration Form”
  4. Passport Office: Your State Passport Office Name
  5. Given Name and Surname: Write your Name
  6. Date of Birth: Write your Date of Birth
  7. E-mail ID: Write your Email Address
  8. Do you want your Login ID to be the same as your E-mail ID?
  9. Login Id: Write your Login Id
  10. Password: Write your Password
  11. Confirm Password: Write your Password
  12. Hint Question: Selected your Question
  13. Hint Answer: Write your Answer
  14. Enter Characters Displayed: Write your Caption
  15. Click Register
  16. Then a mail is sent to your mail-id and confirms your link with User ID.

   

What is the procedure for a passport?

 The process of passport application follows step by step: 

  1. After User Registration
  2. Go to the Home Page
  3. Existing User Login
  4. Login Id: Fill Up the Login ID
  5. Password: Your Register Passport

 

Passport Type

  1. Click To Apply for a Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport
  2. Applying for a fresh Passport or Re-issue of Passport
  3. Type of Application: Normal or Tatkaal
  4. Type of Passport Booklet: 36 Pages or 60 Pages

 

 Applicant Details: 

  1. Given Name and Surname:: Fill up Name and Middle Name
  2. Gender: Male or Female or Transgender
  3. Have you ever been known by other names: Yes or No
  4. Have you ever changed your name? Yes or No
  5. Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)
  6. Is your Place of Birth out of India? Yes or No
  7. Place of Birth: Fill Up Birth Place
  8. State/UT and District :
  9. Marital Status
  10. Citizenship of India by: Birth / Registration / Naturalization / Descent
  11. Employment Type: Select Employment Type like Government / Private / Student
  12. Is either of your parent (in case of a minor)/spouse, a government servant? : Yes or No
  13. Educational Qualification: Select your Qualification

  

Family Details 

  1. Father’s Given Name and Surname: Fill up your father’s name as per ID Proof
  2. Mother’s Given Name and Surname: Fill up your mother’s name as per ID Proof
  3. Spouse’s Given Name and Surname: Fill up your Spouse’s name as per ID Proof
  4. Legal Guardian’s Name and Surname: Fill up your Guardian’s Name as an application for Minor

 

 Present Residential Address:

  1. House No. and Street Name: Fill up your Full Address as per Address Proof
  2. Village/Town/City:  Fill up your Village/Town/City
  3. State/UT and District: Select your State
  4. Police Station: Select your Correct Police Station
  5. PIN Code: Write PIN Code
  6. Mobile Number and Telephone Number: Write Your Mobile and Telephone Number.
  7. E-mail ID: Write your Email Address
  8. Is a Permanent Address available? : Yes or No

 

 Emergency Contact : 

  1. Name and Address: Emergency Person Name and Address.
  2. Mobile Number: Emergency Person Mobile Number
  3. Telephone Number: Emergency Person Telephone Number
  4. E-mail Id: Emergency Person Email Address.

  

Identity Certificate/Passport Details: 

  1. Have you ever held/held any Identity Certificate? : Yes or No
  2. Details of Previous/Current Diplomatic/Official Passport: Select Details
  3. Have you ever applied for a passport, but were not issued?: Yes or No

 

Other Details

  1. Provide the following details if any criminal proceedings are pending against the applicant. : Yes or No
  2. the following details if the applicant has been convicted by a court in India: Yes or No
  3. following details if the applicant has been refused/denied passport. : Yes or No
  4. details if the applicant has applied for or been granted foreign citizenship: Yes or No
  5. following details if the applicant has returned to India on Emergency Certificate: Yes or No

 

Passport Details Verification  

Self Declaration 

  1. Proof of Birth: Select Date of Birth Proof
  2. Proof of Present Residential Address: Select Address Proof
  3. Passport Seva SMS Services: Yes
  4. Place: Write your Place
  5. Date: Write your Place
  6. Then Submit the Passport Application Form

   

Payment and Appointment: 

  1. After Submit Passport Form
  2. Go to View Saved / Submitted Applications
  3. Select Payment and Appointment
  4. Go to Pay and Schedule Appointment
  5. Choose Payment Mode
  6. Select  Option: Online Payment or  Challan Payment
  7. Next
  8. Select your Near Passport Office
  9. Enter Caption
  10. Next
  11. Pay and Book Appointment
  12. Print Appointment Letters and passport Applications Print
  13. Goto Passport Office with Original Documents

   

How I know my passport status?

The process of passport application status follows step by step: 

  1. Go to website )
  2. Click on the “Track Application Status” option on the Home page.
  3. Select Application Type: Passport / PCC / RTI  and others
  4. File Number: Fill up the file Number
  5. Date of Birth: Fill up the Date of Birth
  6. Track Status

 

 How soon can you get a passport?

  1. A normal Passport is given within one month
  2. Tatkal’s Passport is given within one week
  3. Police Clearance Certificate within one week

 

Is educational documents required for a passport?

  • Educational Proof – Gazetted Certificate for an Annexure – A, Class 8th Pass Mark Sheet, Class 10 Admit Card, Graduation Mark sheet

  

Is PAN card necessary for a passport?

As per Passport Guidelines, A pan card is not necessary for a passport application it is a fully optional document. It is not necessary for a Passport Application online.  But you can submit a PAN card as proof of Date of Bith document.

 

What is tatkal passport fees?

Applicant’s age Number of pages Passport Fee
     
Fresh Passport / Re-issue of Passport (Between Age 0 -18) 36 Rs.3,000/-
 
Fresh Passport / Re-issue of Passport (Between Age 0 -18) 60 Rs.3,500/-
 
Fresh Passport / Re-issue of Passport (Between Age 18 years and above) 36 Rs.3,500/-
     
Fresh Passport / Re-issue of Passport (Between Age 18 years and above) 60 Rs.4,000/-
     
Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) Na Rs.1000/-
     
Deletion of ECR / Change in personal particulars for Passport  including 36 Rs.3,500/-
     
Deletion of ECR / Change in personal particulars for Passport  including 60 Rs.4,000/–

 

How can I get an urgent passport?

As per Passport Guidelines, You can get an urgent passport if you apply for a tatkal passport in the passport office in India. The full Tatkal passport application process is given above.

  

What is the difference between a 36 and 60-page passport?

A passport includes 36 pages has 31 pages for Visa application stamps. A passport includes 60 pages has 55 pages for Visa application stamps.

 

Do passports expire?

  • Minor Passport up to 15 age is expiry date 5 year
  • Minor Passports more then 15 age is expiry date of 10 year
  • Another Passport is an expiry date of 10 year

 

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