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Passport India : Apply Online For Fresh & Reissue of Passport

Name of the Organization : Passport Seva Portal (passportindia.gov.in)
Type of Facility : Apply Online For Fresh & Reissue of Passport
Location : India

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Website : http://www.passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/welcomeLink

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Fresh/Re-issue of Passport :
For issue of fresh passport and reissue of passport, you need to fill the application form online via e-Form Submission (preferred) or via Online Form Submission. For Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) also you need to fill the Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) Application Form online via e-Form Submission (preferred) or via Online Form Submission.

Under the new system it is mandatory for all applicants, including infants, to be physically present at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) to give their biometrics(fingerprints) and photographs.

Steps to apply Online (Normal/Tatkaal) :
Online Form Submission :
Step 1 : Register through the Passport Seva Portal. (Click on “Register” link under the Apply section on the Home Page).
Step 2 : Login to the Passport Seva Portal with the registered Login Id.
Step 3 : Click “Apply for Fresh Passport/Reissue of Passport” link.
Step 4 : Fill in the required details in the form and submit.
Step 5 : Click the “Pay and Schedule Appointment” link on the “View Saved/Submitted Applications” screen to schedule an appointment.
Step 6 : Click the “Print Application Receipt” link to print the application receipt containing Application Reference Number (ARN)/Appointment Number.
Step 7 : Visit the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) where appointment has been booked, along with original documents.

Note :
** Only emergency/medical cases and preapproved categories may visit Passport Seva Kendra without appointment. Service will be provided at the discretion of Passport Seva Kendra in-charge/Passport Officer.
** Minor applicants below 4 years of age need to carry a recent coloured passport size (4.5 x 3.5 cm) photograph with a white background while visiting Passport Seva Kendra. Other applicants need not carry any photograph as photograph will be captured at the Passport Seva Kendra.
** Resubmission of application form is required, in case the applicant does not visit the Passport Seva Kendra within 90 days from the online form submission.

e-Form Submission :
Step 1 : Download the e-Form through the “Download e-Form” link on the Home Page.
Step 2 : Fill the downloaded e-Form and click the Validate & Save button.This will generate an XML file which will be required later for uploading in the system.
Step 3 : Register through the Passport Seva Portal. (Click on “Register” link under the Apply section on the Home Page).
Step 4 : Login to the Passport Seva Portal with the registered Login Id.
Step 5 : Upload the XML file (generated in Step 2) through the “Upload e-Form” link.Do not upload the PDF form at this stage as only XML file is accepted by the system.
Step 6 : Click the “Pay and Schedule Appointment” link on the “View Saved/Submitted Applications” screen to schedule an appointment.
Step 7 : Click the “Print Application Receipt” link to print the application receipt containing Application Reference Number (ARN)/Appointment Number.
Step 8 : Visit the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) where appointment has been booked, along with original documents.

Note :
** Only emergency/medical cases and preapproved categories may visit Passport Seva Kendra without appointment. Service will be provided at the discretion of Passport Seva Kendra in-charge/Passport Officer.
** Minor applicants below 4 years of age need to carry a recent coloured passport size (4.5 x 3.5 cm) photograph with a white background while visiting Passport Seva Kendra. Other applicants need not carry any photograph as photograph will be captured at the Passport Seva Kendra.
** Resubmission of application form is required, in case the applicant does not visit the Passport Seva Kendra within 90 days from the online form submission.

Download e-Form :
To download the e-Form for Fresh or Reissue of Passport Click Here

Online Payment :
Online Payment has been made mandatory for booking appointments at all Passport Seva Kendras.

Online Payment can be made using any one of the following modes :
** Credit/Debit Card (MasterCard & Visa)
** Internet Banking (State Bank of India (SBI) and Associate Banks Only)
** SBI Bank Challan

Requirement of a Passport :
All Indian citizens who depart or intend to depart from India are required to be in possession of a valid passport or travel document. Under the Passports Act 1967, the Government of India may issue different types of passports and travel documents such as Ordinary Passport, Diplomatic Passport, Official Passport, Emergency Certificate and Certificate of Identity for the purpose.

Passport Application Basic Requirements :
The prescribed passport application duly filled in should be with all prescribed documents and fees. Merely submission of an application, however, does not constitute a claim for issue of a passport. It remains a request/requisition for a passport, which may be rejected due to deficiency in the supporting documents, not following the prescribed procedures or any other reason.

The basic supporting documents required with passport application include :
** Proof of Date of Birth i.e. Birth Certificate, etc
** Identity proof with photograph (to be verified by Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) Officials from the address proof and other documents)
** Proof of residence
** Proof of nationality (to be verified by Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) Officials from the supporting documents submitted).

Toll Free : 1800-258-1800

For Fee & Document Details, Kindly Visit Official Website.

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  1. 1067907748614

  2. After getting message from passport office, to collect my pcc
    My question is do I need to take appointment for getting pcc when it says its ready?

  3. How do I get my passport renewed?

  4. harimohan kimar hari

    Normal passport File N PA1077577646414

  5. My file no. CH3086330924414 and my d.o.b.is 26-11-1988
    When will I get my police clearance certificate?

    1. File Number : CH3086330924414
      Given Name : GURVIR KAUR
      Surname :
      Application Received on Date : 17/04/2014
      Status : PCC application granted on 17/04/2014. Police Verification has been initiated and a request has been sent to SP Office, District Ludhiana City (Ludhiana). After ‘Clear’ Police Verification Report is received at Regional Passport Office, PCC needs to be collected from the Passport Seva Kendra where you applied. You would receive an e-mail/sms once the PCC is ready for collection.

  6. My house is on rental basis and also having papers according to that. So is it ok for a residential proof?

  7. I have found same mistake in my printing application form but I have already got a appointment date. Now my form will be rejected in passport seva kendra or its editable in passport seva kendra because I have not chose name change option at time of filling the form but I have proper docs for this change.

  8. I gave all my documents to passport seva kendre. Can I look to my passport at internet. If I can look my passport then how can I do that? Please tell me.

  9. Can anyone else submit my passport application on my behalf?

    1. Under the new system, it is mandatory for all applicants to be physically present at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) along with Application Print receipt and original documents after submitting application Online.

  10. My passport expired. Can it be reissued? If yes, what is the procedure to reissue it?

    1. You have to fill up the Passport Application Form and apply for “Reissue of Passport”. You can submit the filled in application form at a Passport Seva Kendra (PSKwith in the jurisdiction of your Passport Office (PO).

      You must carry original and self attested photocopy of your expired passport and proof of your address. Fresh police verification is initiated if the passport has expired more than three years ago. Hence, fresh police verification will be required in your case.

  11. I want to change my date of birth in my passport. Please tell me what are the documents required for same.

    1. To change the date of birth in your passport, you have to apply for reissue of passport and get the specified change done in the personal particulars. To know the document details, please click on “Documents Required” link on Home page.

    2. In my passport my surname field is blank and full name is present in the given name field. I want my surname in my surname field. What is the process to change this and how many days will it take?

  12. How can I apply for a passport online?

    1. To apply online, you need to be a registered user. When you apply online, you also have an option to download an e-Form that you can fill offline and upload later on. For downloading the form you need not be a registered user, but for uploading the form you need to register yourself.

      To apply for a passport online , please click on “Home”. You can also upload the documents required for applying the passport. You should have the scanned copy of the documents

  13. Where can I submit my application for passport?

    1. You can submit Passport Application Form Online or via District Passport Cell (DPC) of your district.

  14. Reissue of passport
    Please help me. I have downloaded e-form and filled it, but how can I upload it in order to get an appointment?

    1. Upload the XML file through the “Upload e-Form” link. Do not upload the PDF form at this stage as only XML file is accepted by the system.

  15. How do I change my name on my passport?

    1. To change the name in the passport, you have to apply for a “Reissue” of passport and get the specified change done in the personal particulars.

      To check the complete list of documents to be submitted along with the application form, please click on “Documents Required” link on Home page.

  16. How to check the passport application status?

    1. You can track your application status in the below link using file number and date of birth
      https://www.passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/statusTracker/trackStatusInpNew

  17. I want to change my surname. It has printed in the passport wrongly. How can I rectify? Please tell me.

    1. If you find any mistake/error in the particulars printed in the passport booklet as per the application form submitted, please return the passport for necessary rectification. Any additional fees required to be paid would depend solely on Assistant Passport Officer (APO)/Passport Issuing Authority (PIA) decision. If there is a misrepresentation of facts, then penalty could also be imposed.

      However, applicants are requested to apply online which will ensure that the passports are delivered without any typographical errors since applicants have themselves fed the data.

  18. I am Sahu. I want a passport to go to Dubai.

    1. You need to apply for a passport according to the procedure as detailed.

  19. Do I need to visit Passport Seva Kendra?

    1. Resubmission of application form is required, in case the applicant does not visit the Passport Seva Kendra within 90 days from the online form submission.

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