PASSPORT


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
  • Proof of residence
  • Identity proof with photograph (to be verified by Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) Officials from the address proof and other documents)
  • Proof of nationality (to be verified by Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) Officials from the supporting documents submitted)

Online Registration & Appointment

The following steps are involved in applying for a passport: online registration, filling up and submitting online application form, (alternatively, download e-form, fill up and upload the same at the Online Portal), scheduling an appointment and finally, the visiting a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK).

Online Payment

Online Payment has been made mandatory for booking appointment to visit a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK). Online Payment can be made through any one of the following modes: Credit/Debit Card (MasterCard and Visa), Internet Banking (State Bank of India (SBI) and Associate Banks only) and SBI Bank Challan.
Online Payment will remain valid for one year from the first appointment date.

Passport Seva Kendra

Visit the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) with requisite original documents and their photocopies. Photograph is not required.The Electronic Queue Management System ensures the‘first-in-first-out’ principle in application processing.

General Obligations

Statutorily, all passport applicants are required to submit their applications with correct information and valid and genuine documents. As per provisions of the Passports Act, 1967, an applicant should not furnish any false information or suppress any material information with a view to obtain passport or travel document. Any such action shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term up to two years or fine up to Rs. 5000/-; or both.

Track Application Status

A multi-lingual National Call Centre operating in 17 Indian languages enables citizens to obtain passport service-related information and receive updates on their passport applications, round the clock, seven days a week. An e-mail based helpdesk besides a mobile based application ‘mPassport Seva’, provides information on passport services

Contact Info

National Call Centre/IVRS
For any information and suggestions on Passport services, please call at 1800-258-1800 (Toll Free) or write to us through accessing the “Feedback” link on the Home Page.
Website: http://passportindia.gov.in
National Call Centre Timings:
Citizen Service Executive Support: 8 AM to 10 PM
Automated Interactive Voice Response (IVRS) Support: 24 hours
Note: We are temporarily facing connectivity issue at toll free number 1800-258-1800 in Jammu & Kashmir and North East States. Citizens are requested to dial 040-66720567(paid) for J&K and 040-66720581(paid) for NE states. Inconvenience caused is regretted.
Appointment Opening Time For Bhopal Office: 11:00 AM

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