Passport

1. Issued By & Official Portals

Passport Seva (MEA)

Official Portal (www.passportindia.gov.in)

2. Why It Is Required

An Indian Passport is an official document issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (CPV Division) certifying the holder's identity and citizenship for international travel.

3. Who Is Eligible

  • Must be an Indian citizen by birth, descent, or registration
  • Minors require parents' passport copies or consent forms (Annexure C/D)

4. Official Application Fees & Timeline

Direct Govt Portal Rates

Official Fee Breakdown

Fresh / Re-issue (36 Pages, Normal)₹1,500

Standard 10-year validity booklet for adult citizens (18+).

Standard Application
Fresh / Re-issue (60 Pages, Jumbo)₹2,000

Extended 60-page booklet for frequent international travellers.

Minor Passport (36 Pages, <18 years)₹1,000

Valid for 5 years or until attaining 18 years of age.

Minors (<18 yrs)
Tatkaal Scheme (Fast-Track)₹3,500

Expedited processing with dispatch within 1-3 business days after appointment.

Fast-Track

Estimated Processing Timeline

Tatkaal Scheme1 to 3 days

Dispatched within 1-3 business days after PSK/POPSK appointment.

Normal Scheme (Pre-Police Verified)7 to 10 days

Applicable for re-issues or select categories with pre-verification.

Normal Scheme (Standard Police Verification)15 to 30 days

Dispatched upon successful police verification and central printing.

Fee is payable online on Passport Seva Portal (PSP) while booking appointment slot at PSK / POPSK.

5. Documents Required

3 Document Types
1. Proof of Present Addressaddress
Accepted Proofs
Aadhaar CardElectricity BillBank Passbook with photoRent Agreement (Registered)Spouse's Passport
2. Proof of Date of Birthdob
Accepted Proofs
Birth Certificate issued by municipal authority10th Class Matriculation CertificatePAN CardAadhaar Card
3. Non-ECR Category Proof (Optional)education
Accepted Proofs
10th Standard Pass Certificate or higher degree certificate

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7. Full Application Guide & Specifications

Official Application Steps

1

Register on Passport Seva Portal

Create an account on passportindia.gov.in and select your jurisdiction RPO.

2

Fill Application Form

Enter personal details, family details, address history, and previous passport info if reissuing.

3

Pay and Schedule Appointment

Pay the application fee online to book a date and time slot at your nearest PSK or POPSK.

4

Visit PSK & Complete Police Verification

Carry original documents to PSK for biometric capture and document verification, followed by local police verification.

Technical Upload Specifications

Photograph Rules

Size: Max 100 KB

Dimensions: Photo taken directly at Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) for adults; 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm for infants under 4 years

Background: Pure white

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