Passport Application & Renewal Process
Before the application, you can find the following details
| Collect Documents |
Collect all necessary original documents (proof of DOB and address) and required annexures. |
| Access Portal |
Go only to the official website: passportindia.gov.in. |
| Fill & Review |
Fill the form carefully. Double-check all entered data against your original documents. |
| Pay Fees |
Pay the applicable fee for your passport type (e.g., 36/60 pages, Normal / Tatkal). Save the payment receipt. |
| Appointments |
Schedule your appointment at your nearest Passport Seva Kendra. |
| Visit Centre |
Carry all original documents and their self-attested photocopies for your appointment. |
Process your passport application
Passport Documents Checklist
A list of documents is needed during verification.
| Date of Birth Proof |
| 1. Birth Certificate |
5. Pension Payment Order |
| 2. PAN Card |
6. School Leaving / Matriculation Certificate |
| 3. Voter Card |
7. LIC Policy Bond |
| 4. Driving License |
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| Address Proof |
| 1. Voter Card |
6. Ration Card |
| 2. Aadhaar Card |
7. Gas Bill |
| 3. Driving License |
8. Rent Agreement |
| 4. Bank Passbook |
9. Spouse's Passport |
| 5. Electricity Bill |
10. Parents' Passport (for minors) |
| Educational Qualification |
| 1. Class 8 Marksheet |
3. Graduation Marksheet |
| 2. Class 10 Certificate |
4. Other Qualification Certificates |
| Police Verification Support |
| 1. Residential Certificate |
3. Land Deed or BLRO Record |
| 2. Current Voter List Extract |
2. Father and Mother Voter Card |
Find your passport documents
Online Application Prices
| Service Type |
Normal |
Tatkaal |
| Fresh/Reissue |
1,500 |
3,500 |
| Fresh / Reissue Minor |
1,000 |
3,000 |
| Lost or Damaged |
3,000 |
NA |
| Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) |
500 |
NA |
| Deletion of ECR / Change in Personal Particulars |
1,500 |
2,000 |
| Deletion of ECR / Change in personal particulars for minors |
1,000 |
1,500 |
Check your passport fees
Passport Annexure or Affidavit
You can find a complete list of annexures, along with their purposes.
| Annexure |
Category |
| A |
Identity Certificate and an Illiterate Person. |
| C |
Single Parent for Minor. |
| D |
Two-Parent for Minor. |
| F |
Lost and Damaged. |
| G |
No Objection Certificate for Government Employee. |
| J |
Joint Declaration instead of Marriage Certificate |
Information in your annexure
Police Verification Report
Before your appointment, you can review the types of police verification.
| Normal Application |
Standard process for first-time applicants or those with expired passports. |
| Pre-Police Verification |
This is applicable for minors, older seniors, or government employees. |
| Post-Police Verification |
This case is only used for tatkaal. The passport is printed and dispatched immediately after your PSK appointment. |
| Documents |
Resident certificate from the local councillor. Applicant's birth certificate, current voter list, identity proof, and address proof. The father's and mother's voter card, land deed, or land record. |
| Time |
Within 7 - 21 days |
Request for police verification
Check your Passport Status
You can track your status by following the steps.
| Visit Website |
Go to the official Passport Seva Online Portal |
| Tracking Section |
On the website's homepage, find and click on the "Track Your Status" link. |
| Enter Your Details |
Enter your 15-digit file number and your date of birth in the required format (DD/MM/YYYY). |
| View Your Status |
Click the "Track Status" button. The next screen will display the current stage of your application. |
| SMS Tracking |
Sending an SMS to 9704100100 in the format '<< STATUS>><< SPACE>><< File Number>>.' |
Track your passport status
Convert ECR to a Non-ECR passport
| Particulars |
ECR |
Non-ECR |
| Passport Stamp |
The passport requires a stamp/endorsement. |
The passport has not required a stamp/endorsement. |
| Travel for Employment |
ECR countries: Need Emigration Clearance. Non-ECR countries: No clearance needed. |
No clearance needed. |
| Primary Goal |
Protection for Indian Worker |
Smoother travel in any country |
| Emigration Clearance |
Required when traveling to any of the 18 ECR countries |
Not required for any country |
Convert your passport Non-ECR
Delay in Issuing Passport at RPO
| 1 |
Pending Police Verification |
| 2 |
Document Scrutiny Issues |
| 3 |
Adverse Police Verification Report |
| 4 |
Background Check / Security Clearance |
| 5 |
High Workload at RPO |
| 6 |
The file is Simply Missed or overlooked |
File your Complaint
Under Review at Regional Passport Office
Show the following steps for review in passport office.
| What It Means |
Your application has passed the initial document check at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK), but more detailed verification by senior officials at the Regional Passport Office (RPO). |
| Duration |
it extends to 3-4 weeks or more |
| Documentary Issues |
A discrepancy in your date of birth, address, name spelling, or supporting documents |
| What You Should Do |
1. Check for an Official Letter in your main. |
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2. Contact the helpline number 1800-258-1800. |
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3. Complain to file a grievance on pgportal.gov.in under the Ministry of External Affairs. |
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4. You can visit your RPO's grievance cell with your ARN and original documents for a direct inquiry |
Review your passport
Regional Passport Office Online Appointment
RPO online appointment process is given below
| Access Official Website |
Go to the official Government of India portal: passportindia.gov.in |
| Log In to Your Account |
Return to the homepage and click "Login" under Existing User. Enter the login ID and password you created. |
| Schedule Appointment |
View your name of ARN / File Number. Find the 'Schedule Appointment for Inquiry' option in the bottom menu and book an appointment date. |
| Available Slots |
Please note that the slot date is open only at 3:30 pm, as per the official time. |
| Rescheduled Limit |
You can get only three appointments in the RPO Kolkata. |
Take your online appointment
Regional Passport Office Complaint Process
You can raise complaints at various stages of your passport application process from the Passport Seva Kendra.
| Method |
How to Do |
| Online Grievance Portal |
Via the main Passport Seva website:
1. Go to www.passportindia.gov.in
2. Click on the "Register Grievance" link in the top menu.
3. You will need your Application Reference Number (ARN). |
| Toll-Free Helpdesk Number |
Call the 24x7 National Helpdesk:
1800-258-1800 (Toll-Free) |
| Email to the Regional Passport Office |
The email address is RPO |
| Public Grievance Portal (CPGRAMS) |
Register on the Centralized Government portal: https://pgportal.gov.in |
Your passport complaint number
My passport is printed, but I haven't received it
If you encounter a problem with passport printing, please check the information below.
| Get Tracking Details |
Visit the official passport website and click "Track Your Passport Status" with your 15-digit File Number and Date of Birth. |
| Track on the Courier Website |
The result will show your Dispatch Number and the Courier Name (e.g., India Post/DPI). |
| Take official action for no movement |
Go to the CPGRAMS portal and lodge a Grievance. |
Re-dispatch your passport
Visit the RPO directly without an appointment
. Check your information to visit without an appointment.
| Administrative & Processing Center |
Services are not directly accessible by the public for general queries. |
| Public-Facing Service Desk |
Walk-in (with prior online appointment) for all standard passport services. |
| Issue Resolution |
Visit in person, but only after registering a grievance online via the CPGRAMS portal to get a ticket/reference number. |
Passport Related Complaint
You can use the passport-related complaint in the RPO as per the following conditions.
| 1. Correction of date of birth and other passport details. |
| 2. Official passport document resubmission at RPO. |
| 3. Pending police verification or re-verification. |
| 4. Close the previous file number or passport application. |
| 5. Request for passport data correction. |
| 6. Lost your passport? What to do at RPO. |
| 7. Application is on hold for review of documents. |
| 8. Recover my passport login ID and password |
| 9. The airport authority rejected or seized my passport. |
| 10. The delay in issuing passports at RPO. |
| 11. Resubmit your passport photo problems. |
| 12. A passport is under review at the Regional Passport Office. |
| 13. Applying for the wrong jurisdiction. |
| 14. Request to redispatch your printed passport. |
Process your complaint