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Types of Passport

Procedure to apply and obtain Indian Passport

Obtain the passport application form either in person or via Passport Seva
Complete the application form
Gather all the required documents
Locate the Indian Passport Office.
Submit the completed application form and all the required documents and fees to the passport office or submit through online.
Applicants will now have to present themselves at their respective Passport Seva Kendras (PSK) and Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSK) to enable the Passport Issuing Authority to take the applicants’ photographs, biometrics and take decisions in their presence.
The applicant’s application will be processed and verified by the respective authority or the Indian Consulate.
Wait for the processing of your passport application. This can take some time, so applying well before any planned travel is best.
Some countries may require applicants to provide biometric data such as fingerprints or facial recognition. Be prepared to comply with any such requirements.

Present Address Proof
Date Of Birth Proof
If the applicant is Non- ECR then Documentary proof for any one of the Non-ECR (previously ECNR) categories
If the applicant senior citizen Offspring (Age more than 18) Passport, who is staying abroad (with page having parents name)

Acceptable Documents for Proof

Address ProofAddress ProofBirth Proof

Water Bill
Telephone (landline or post paid mobile bill)
Electricity bill
Income Tax Assessment Order
Election Commission Photo ID card
Proof of Gas Connection
Certificate from Employer of reputed companies on letter head
Spouse’s passport copy (First and last page including family details mentioning applicant’s name as spouse of the passport holder), (provided the applicant’s present address matches the address mentioned in the spouse’s passport)
Parent’s passport copy, in case of minors
Aadhaar Card
Rent Agreement
Photo Passbook of running Bank Account (Scheduled Public Sector Banks, Scheduled Private Sector Indian Banks and Regional Rural Banks only)

Birth Certificate issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths or the Municipal Corporation or any other prescribed authority, whosoever has been empowered under the Registration of Birth and Deaths Act, 1969 to register the birth of a child born in India
Transfer/School leaving/Matriculation Certificate issued by the school last attended/recognised educational board
Policy Bond issued by the Public Life Insurance Corporations/Companies having the DOB of the holder of the insurance policy
Copy of an extract of the service record of the applicant (only in respect of Government servants) or the Pay Pension Order (in respect of retired Government Servants), duly attested/certified by the officer/in-charge of the Administration of the concerned Ministry/Department of the applicant
Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) issued by the Election Commission of India
PAN Card issued by the Income Tax Department
Driving License issued by the Transport department of concerned state Government
A declaration given by the Head of the Orphanage/Child Care Home on their official letter head of the organization confirming the DOB of the applicant

Visit Passport Seva Portal
E-mail Id is mandatory, registration confirmation mail will be sent to your e-mail Id.
Create Your account and login
Select “Apply for Fresh Passport”
Choose your Passport type and Click Fill the application form
Enter the details and submit
Make a Payment & schedule an appointment to visit PSK
Select your nearest PSK
The earliest available Appointment Date will be displayed on the screen.
Select your date from the calendar.
Click “Pay and Book Appointment” to proceed with appointment booking.
To Pay the Application Fee
Click to add the title Appointment confirmed for visiting the PSK
Click “Get Appointment SMS” and “Print Application Receipt”

Fresh issuance or reissue of passport (standard size)	₹ 1,500
Fresh issuance or reissue of passport ( ‘jumbo’ size)	₹ 2,000
First time applicant or renewal with expedited (‘tatkaal’) service (36 pages)	₹ 3,500
First time applicant or renewal with expedited (‘tatkaal’) service (60 pages)	₹ 4,000
Fresh passport issuance for minors (below 18 years of Age)	₹ 1,000
Duplicate passport (36 pages) in lieu of lost, damaged or stolen passport.	₹ 3,000
Duplicate passport (60 pages) in lieu of lost, damaged or stolen passport.	₹ 3,500

Note: Senior Citizens and children below 8 years get 10% discount as per official Fee Structure and fees vary by country