Passport Office Hyderabad & Telangana – Centre Guide

• DOB: After 1989, a birth certificate is compulsory; birth documents from 2002 need a QR code.

• Application: Check whether your documents match your name, address, and DOB.

• Documents: Keep originals and photocopies ready. QR code inclusion is required, and laminated documents can sometimes be rejected.

• Appointment: Only three appointments are available.

• Time: Reach the passport office 15 minutes before your appointment.

• Application Type: Minor and lost or damaged passport applications are not processed under Tatkaal.

• Post Office: POPSKs will not accept the stated categories.

1. Date of Birth – Birth certificate, school certificate, election card, etc.

2. Address Proof – Aadhaar, bank passbook, utility bill, rental agreement, etc.

3. Identity Proof – Voter ID, PAN card, driving licence, pension book, etc.

4. Citizenship – PAN card, birth certificate, Voter Card, etc.

5. ECNR Proof – School certificate, income tax statement, visa document, professional certificate.

6. Photographs – 2-3 recently taken passport-size photographs.

7. Previous Passports – Any previous invalid or cancelled passports.

1. Register on Passport Seva: Visit the official Passport Seva Portal and create an account. Select the appropriate Regional Passport Office (RPO).
2. Log In to Your Account: After registration, sign in using your registered credentials and access the passport application services.

3. Select “Fresh Passport”: Choose “Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport.” If you have never held an Indian passport, select Fresh Passport.

4. Complete the Application Form: Enter the requested information accurately, including:

• Personal details
• Date and place of birth
• Present residential address
• Family details
• Citizenship information
• Emergency contact details
• Other applicable information

5. Check the Required Documents: Use the official Passport Seva Document Advisor to identify the documents applicable to your circumstances. Requirements may vary depending on the applicant’s age and other details.

6. Submit the Application Online: Review the completed application and submit it through the Passport Seva portal. Keep your Application Reference Number (ARN) and other application details safely.

7. Pay the Applicable Fee: Pay the applicable passport fee using the available payment facility. The fee depends on factors such as the applicant’s age, booklet size, and Normal or Tatkaal service.

8. Book an Appointment: Schedule an appointment at an available Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK).

Complete Process

Register → Log In → Select Fresh Passport → Fill Form → Review → Submit → Pay Fee → Book Appointment → Visit PSK/POPSK → Verification → Passport Issued → Delivery

Step-by-Step Process

1. Open the Passport Seva Website: Visit the official Passport Seva website operated by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.

2. Select “Track Application Status”: Open the Track Application Status option. The status page asks you to select the relevant application type.

3. Enter Your File Number: Enter the 15-character alphanumeric File Number printed on your acknowledgement letter. Passport Seva states that this number is printed on the acknowledgement letter issued after submission of the application at the PSK.

4. Enter Your Date of Birth: Enter the applicant’s Date of Birth in the format requested by the website.

5. Click “Track”: After entering the required information, click the Track button. The portal will display the latest available status of your application.

6. Review the Current Status: The status displayed will depend on the stage reached by your application. Depending on the application, processing may involve document verification, police verification, passport printing, and dispatch.

In short:

Passport Seva Website → Track Application Status → Select Application Type → Enter File Number → Enter Date of Birth → Track Status

Q. What is the definition of minor for issue of passport?

A. A minor passport is for those under 18 years of age; it is valid for 5 years. 

Q. I am a minor who is 16 years old. Is it possible for me to obtain a full-validity passport of 10 years?

A.  Yes, if you are 15 to 18 years old, you get passport full validity for 10 years.

Q. What would be the validity of a minor’s passport?

A.  Minor Passport Validity is 5 Years.