A Step-by-Step Indian Passport Application Guide Online

Overview


Frequently Asked Questions

The official website is passportindia.gov.in. Be careful of phishing sites that look similar but charge extra fee.
The standard fee for a 36-page passport with 10-year validity is ₹1,500. For a Tatkaal (fast-track) passport, the fee is ₹3,500.
Proof of Address (Aadhaar card, utility bill, or bank passbook) and Proof of Date of Birth (Class 10 marksheet or Birth Certificate).
Normal passports are processed and dispatched within 10-15 days. Tatkaal passports are processed on priority and dispatched within 1-3 days.
Your documents are physically verified, your photograph is taken, and your biometric fingerprints are scanned digitally.
A local police officer visits your address or calls you to verify your identity, residence details, and check for any active criminal records.
Yes, you must apply under your current residential address and submit address proof (like a rent agreement or utility bill) for the current place.
ECR (Emigration Check Required) is for applicants who haven't passed Class 10. Non-ECR (default for graduates/matriculates) does not require emigration checks to work abroad.
For adults (above 18), the passport is valid for 10 years. For minors (under 18), it is valid for 5 years or until they turn 18, whichever is earlier.
No, the registration, form filing, and slot booking must be completed online through the official Passport Seva portal or the mPassport Seva app.
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