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Passport

    A passport is a travel document, usually the right of every person but issued to its citizens by a national government, which certifies the identity and nationality of its holder primarily for the purpose of international travel.

    Online Passport Application

    The application for online passport can be made online by visiting the official Passport Seva website. The Ministry of External Affairs has now made all passport applications online, so if you want to renew or apply for a new passport, you will have to go through the online application process.

    How to apply for Online Passport?

    When wishing to apply for an online passport, the applicant has to follow some steps. The steps involved are described in detail below:

    Step 1: Passport Services

    Go to the official website of Passport Seva (link) and click on ‘Y APPLY’ section.

    If you are an existing user or you have already logged in and registered your name on the passport service website, you can log in using the user ID and password.
    If you are a first time user, you will have to register and create an account by name. To register, you need to create your account by following the steps given below:

    After creating a new account, click on ‘Register Now’ under the ‘New User’ tab.

    Enter the login ID and password. Enter the captcha code and click ‘Register’.

    Step 2: Select application type

    After logging in, you have to select the service related to the given options. You can choose to apply for one:
    Fresh passport/passport reissue
    Diplomatic Passport / Official Passport
    Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
    Identity certificate

    Step 3: Passport Application Form Filling

    Both online or offline steps can be followed to fill the application form. To fill the application form offline, follow the steps given below:
    Download the application form.
    Download related form based on your application form:
    Fresh / Re-application
    Police permit certificate
    Diplomat / Officer
    Identity certificate
    Fill the application e-form and click on the form ‘Upload e-form’ link.
    Upload the filled application form.
    You can also fill the application form online and submit it. You can partially fill the form and complete the process at a later date. It is worth checking the form once before submitting it.

    Step 4: Schedule an appointment.

    After filling and submitting the form, you have to schedule the appointment at your nearest Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or the concerned passport authority.

    Appointment booking can be done as described below:

    Go to ‘Applicant Home’ page and click on Save / Submitted application.

    Details of the submitted application form will be displayed. Select the ARN of the form you submitted.

    Click on ‘Pay and Schedule Appointments’ from the given options.
    Next, choose the mode of payment from the given two, ie. Online payment and invoice payment.
    Note: If paying for immediate appointments, the online passport fee is the same as a regular passport fee. The remaining amount is to be paid to PSK on the appointment date.

    If you are paying online, you can book an appointment immediately. If you choose to pay by invoice, you will need to do the following:
    Take the challan to the SBI branch and pay the required amount in cash. (Note: This can be done only after 3 hours of invoice generation, which is valid for 85 days.)
    Next, collect a copy of the challan from the receiving bank personnel.
    The bank takes 2 days to verify the ARN details given on the invoice.
    Successful payment of fees will be displayed after verification of the website, where the applicant can ‘track payment status’. An email update is also sent.

    Fixed appointment in passport

    On the ‘Salary and Schedule Appointments’ page, select the PSK of your choice.

    Choose a convenient slot from the available dates mentioned. There, the applicant is required to select PSK based on the available date of passport.

    Confirm your appointment slot by entering a captcha code.
    Next, choose ‘Salary and Book Placement’
    Application details such as ARN, name, type of application, amount to be paid, contact number and appointment date will be displayed.
    If you have chosen to pay online, you will be sent to the payment gateway.
    On successful completion of payment, you will receive appointment confirmation and an appointment number. An SMS with details will be sent to your mobile number. Application print a copy of that receipt. All PSKs now accept SMS for appointment proof which you have received on your mobile number.

    If multiple payments are made for a single appointment / application / ARN, the additional amount will be refunded by the RPO. Passport appointment can be rescheduled twice within one year from the date of original appointment. However, if you missed the appointment, you were canceling the appointment.

    How to apply online diplomatic passport / official passport.

    Diplomatic or official passports are issued to persons who hold diplomatic status or are deputed by the Government of India to travel abroad on official duty. This document can also be used as proof of address and identity. Applications for diplomatic and official passports are generally entertained only in the Consular, Passport and Visa (CPV) Division, Patiala House, New Delhi. However, you can also choose to apply in the attached passport office at the applicant’s current address.

    The clues given below will help guide the applicants applying online for official or diplomatic passports –

    • Go to the official website of Passport Seva Kendra and click on the official Register Now link.
    • On doing so, they will be given an ID that should be used to login to the Passport Seva online portal.
    • After this, applicants have to click on the link ‘Attic Diplomat for Diplomatic Passport’.
    • After doing this, the required form has to be downloaded, filled, and submitted along with the necessary documentary proof.
    • After this, the printout of the filled application/print view/print submit form will have to be taken through the link which is available on the saved/submitted application page.

    This printed copy of the online passport application form along with original documents along with the current address and required documents will have to be taken to the New Delhi Passport Office, Patiala House, New Delhi Passport Office.

    How to get passport in India

    According to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, the Government of India has 37 passport offices across the country and 180 Indian embassies located abroad and issued through consulates. Citizens of India are certified by birth or naturalization as per Passport Act, 1967. In India, the Ministry of External Affairs provides passport services through the Central Passport Organization (CPO), Department of Passport and Visa, Government of India. ) And a network of Passport Offices and Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs). Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) can avail passports and other miscellaneous services through 185 Indian missions or posts. It should be mentioned that as per the guidelines laid down by the Indian Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), passports issued to individuals are machine-readable.

    Passport for documents

    A passport applicant has to submit several documents while applying for an Indian passport. Here, we take a look at the list of documents that need to be presented for new passports, diplomatic passports and other purposes such as document renewal and retrieval.

    What are the documents required for a new passport.

    1. Address proof
    2. Photo passbook of bank account in any public sector bank, private sector bank and regional rural banks.
    3. water bill.
    4. Election photo ID
    5. Landline or postpaid mobile bill.
    6. Evidence of gas connections.
    7. Passport copy of husband (first and last page of passport containing details of family and applicants name as husband of passport holder).
    8. Certificate from employers of reputed companies on letterhead.
    9. Income tax assessment order.
    10. Aadhar Card.
    11. electricity bill.
    12. Rent Agreement.
    13. Driving license.
    14. Pan Card.
    15. Election photo ID
    16. Aadhaar Card or E-Aadhaar
    17. proof of age
    School Leaving Certificate / Secondary School Leaving Certificate.

    Birth certificate by the Registrar of Births and Deaths or the Municipal Corporation or any other prescribed authority is empowered under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969.The official letterhead confirming the date of birth of the applicant has been announced by the head of the orphanage/child care home.



    Policy bonds issued by public life insurance corporations/companies with the date of birth of the holder.

    Service record extracts of the applicant (in case of government employees) or salary pension order (retired government employee) duly certified/certified by the officer / in-charge of the concerned applicant ministry/department.

    Documents required for minors for new passports for new passports

    1. Proof of date of birth
    2. School Leaving Certificate / Secondary School Leaving Certificate
    3. Birth certificate
    4. Aadhaar Card or E-Aadhaar
    5. School or university 10th-grade mark card
    6. Current address proof
    7. Proof of current address in the parents name
    8. Bank account photo passbook
    9. Water bill
    10. Election photo ID
    11. Landline or Postpaid Mobile Bill
    12. Election photo ID
    13. Aadhar Card
    14. electricity bill
    15. Rent agreement
    16. Has been announced by the head of the orphanage/child care home

    Policy bonds issued by public life insurance corporations/companies

    If the parent has a passport, original and self-attested copies should be taken.

    Passport Seva Kendra -PSK

    Token number for passport service application in PSK With the appointment of your passport application in hand, you can travel to the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) to complete the rest of the passport service application process. The Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) is where your passport application is processed, verified, and finally cleared for the problem.


    1.. Report to Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) ahead of time. ARN Receipt
    2. . And carry all the necessary documents related to passport.

    3. Your documents will be examined.

    You will be called at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) in batches and undergo a security check. Once inside, if all is in order, you will be issued a token number. You have to wait in the waiting area where the token numbers are displayed. Applicants are called in sequential order based on the token number.

    After your number is displayed, go inside.
    Inside Passport Center (PSK), you will find different color-coded counters which include Counter A, Counter B, Counter C.

    Counter section at Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)
    1. Counter A

    As you enter, enter your token number in the booth according to the monitor that displays.
    Your documents will be reviewed. Unnecessary documents will be returned. Required documents will be scanned and uploaded on the Passport Seva (PSP) portal.
    You will then be given a print-out of your uploaded personal information, which you will need to review and sign. This verified information has also been scanned and uploaded to the portal.
    Passport application acknowledgment letter in PSK
    2. Counter B

    Document verification by the verification officer
    Your original documents will be verified once again.

    3. Counter C
    Grant officer approves passport issuance
    This is where a passport is accepted or rejected.
    The ‘granted’ status indicates that the passport has been approved.
    Police verification status is determined here i.e. passport will be given after police verification or police verification
    4. Exit Counter – Acknowledgment Letter

    It is given to you at the exit counter. Make sure that this letter is kept safely because it will contain details that you can use to track the status of your application.
    This will be whether your passport application is approved or not.
    This will be the mode for police verification such as Pre Police Verification, Post Police Verification and No Police Verification.
    From PSK, the application process is transferred to the Passport Office (PO), where all back-end processing will take place. The Passport Officer will communicate with the state police for police verification (PV). The Passport Officer will also take care of issuing, printing, laminating and sending approved passports.

    Issuance, printing and dispatch of passports. (Issuance, printing and dispatch of passports.)
    After successfully processing your application, the process of issuing and then printing your passport begins. So how long will it take to send the passport? It largely depends on the type of Police Verification (PV) if it includes Pre PV, Post PV, No PV, (Pre PV, Post PV, No PV) complex applications and other matters.

    Passports are sent through Speed ​​Post to India Post which you can track on India Post’s website. It is sent to the current address of the applicant. As an applicant, you should preferably obtain a passport from the postman.

    Passport Inquiry Details

    Passport inquiries in India provide details such as telephone numbers and email addresses of important regional passport offices (RPOs).

    City
    Telephone Number
    E-mail ID
    Amritsar
    0183-2502104; 0183-2502108
    rpo.amritsar@mea.gov.in
    Bangalore
    080-25706100/6101/6102/25781506; 080-25706124
    rpo.bangalore@mea.gov.in
    Bareilly
    0581-2546041; 0581-2543250
    rpo.bareilly@mea.gov.in
    Bhopal
    0755-2774278; 0755-2774276
    Bhubaneshwar
    0674-2533831/2393991; 0674-2394005
    Chandigarh
    0172-2606889; 0172-2601863
    rpo.chandigarh@mea.gov.in
    Chennai
    044-28203592/593/594; 044-28252767
    rpo.chennai@mea.gov.in
    Dehradun
    0135-2652165/2652162; 0135-2652161
    rpo.dehradun@mea.gov.in
    New Delhi
    011-26166292; 011-26165870
    Ghaziabad
    95120-2721779/2721876; 95120-2782770
    rpo.ghaziabad@mea.gov.in
    Guwahati
    0361-2260101/2264841; 0361-2260101
    rpo.guwahati@mea.gov.in
    Hyderabad
    040-27715333/27716149; 040-27705656
    rpo.hyderabad@mea.gov.in
    Jaipur
    0141-2702515/2710884/2221250; 0141-2710216
    Jalandhar
    0181-2223278/2223274/2452601/2225991; 0181-2236567
    rpo.jalandhar@mea.gov.in
    Jammu
    0191-2433359/2451085/2223278; 0191-2435279
    Kochi
    0484-2314041/2315152; 0484-2310915
    Kolkata
    033-22254893/22254084; 033-22254762
    rpo.kolkata@mea.gov.in
    Kozhikode
    0495-2768869/2769139; 0495-2765470
    rpo.kozhikode@mea.gov.in
    Lucknow
    0522-2287125/2287126; 0522-2287129
    rpo.lucknow@mea.gov.in
    Malappuram
    0483-2739701/2739702; 0483-2739705
    rpo.malappuram@mea.gov.in
    Mumbai
    022-24932699/24931731/249355; 022-24935275
    rpo.mumbai@mea.gov.in
    Nagpur
    0712-2510646; 0712-2511740
    Panaji
    0832-2437601/2437602; 0832-2437603
    Patna
    0612-2223267/2227943; 0612-2227972
    Pune
    020-25675421/22/25679962/25675419; 020-25679961
    Raipur
    0771-2263921/2263922; 0771-2263923
    Ranchi
    0651-2443608; 0651-2442840
    Shimla
    0177-2808942/2658648/2652395; 0177-2658648
    Srinagar
    0194-2452405/2451193; 0194-2451224
    rpo.srinagar@mea.gov.in
    Surat
    0261-2331861-862; 0261-2331863
    Thane
    022-25837803; 022-25829434
    Tiruchirappalli
    0431-07203/04; 0431-2707515
    Trivandrum
    0471-2460132; 0471-2461132
    Visakhapatnam
    0891-2745746/2745747; 0891-27457448

    How to register a passport.

    Ever since the online facility was introduced, the process related to passport registration and then passport login has become easier.

    Step by step procedure for passport registration.

    1. Go to the official passport service website of the government, www.passportindia.gov.in.
    2. On the left pane, there are four options in different colors – green, orange, blue and yellow.
    3. Click on the orange button, which says new user? register now.
    4. A form opens which has to be filled.
    5. By default, radio button is clicked in Passport Office. However, for official / diplomatic passport in consular, select option “CPV Delhi”.
    6. For the field “Passport Office”, select the city name according to the residential address.
    7. In the “Name” field, enter the first name and middle name.
    8. In the next field, enter the last / last name.
    9. Enter the date of birth in the format: DD / MM / YYYY.
    10. Enter the email address.
    11. The next part involves processing the login ID. For this, either a new ID can be created or the login ID can be the same as the email ID.
    12. Enter the password, which must contain at least one uppercase alphabet (A-Z) or lowercase alphabet (A-Z) and a number (0-9). The combination must have a minimum of 8 characters and a maximum of 14 characters.
    13. Re-enter password for confirmation.
    14. Select a hint question from the drop-down menu and enter your answer in the corresponding box.
    15. Enter captcha code and click on Register button.

    Step by step procedure for passport login

    After the registration process is complete, use the respective passport login ID to proceed. (After the registration process is complete, use the respective passport login ID to proceed)

    1. Go to the official online Passport Seva Portal, which is www.passportindia.gov.in.
    2. On the left pane, there are four choices in colors – green, orange, blue and yellow.
    3. Click the green button that the current user says? log in.
    4. Enter the ID and click the “Continue” button.

    How to check passport status in India.


    You can check the status of your application passport online in a few quick steps. You will need the following information as follows:


    Procedure for checking passport status online
    1. Go to the official passport website and track the official status tab of your application.
    2. Choose your application status
    3. From the drop-down menu, select the type of application from the listed options.
    4. Select application type
    5. Enter the 15 digit file number and your date of birth in the prescribed format and click on ‘Track Status’. The current status of your application will be displayed onscreen.


    mPassport Services App Tracking

    You can track the status of your application through the mPassport Services app. You can access real-time updates on your application status after registering on the app. To access this information you will need the following details:

    1. Application file number
    2. Date of birth

    How to track passport application status offline.

    You can track the status of your passport application offline in the following ways, that is, you can know:
    National Call Center: Call the toll-free number of National Call Centers on 18002581800 and talk to a Civil Services Executive from 8:00 am to 10 pm to get updates about the status of your application. The Automated Interactive Voice Response (IVRS) facility available 24/7 can also be used during non-work hours.

    SMS: To update the status of your application send the following SMS from your registered mobile number (the one listed on your passport application form): Status File Number 9704100100


    Please note: SMS service is a payment service that will be selected at the time of submission of your application form.
    Through the helpdesk: You can also visit the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or contact them by email to update the status of your passport application.

    Police Clearance Certificate-PCC-Police Clearance Certificate
    Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) Indian citizens are issued passports to go abroad for the purpose of employment, long term stay or residential stay. People going abroad on a tourist visa cannot apply for PCC from Indian authorities.


    Currently, there are 17 countries that have been designated as Migration Check Required (ECR) countries due to their relatively liberal rules regarding entry and employment of foreign nationals. To protect citizens especially from undue stress arising from wrongful employment, Migration Check Not Required or ECNR status is mandatory for non-tourist visas required to travel to the states below.
    United Arab Emirates
    Saudi Arab
    Yemen
    Sudan
    Queue
    Oman
    Afghanistan
    Syria
    Kuwait
    Bahrain
    Thailand
    Lebanon
    Malaysia
    Indonesia
    Iraq
    Libya
    Jordan



    Mandatory document

    Passport in original plus self attested copy of first and last 2 pages of passport which includes ECR / ECNR page as well as a page of observation (if any)
    Address proof of change of address form given in passport.
    If the original language is something else, a visa and a copy of the translation in English.

    Passport required documents – Passport required documents
    1. For skilled / semi-skilled persons

    In the case of skilled / semi-skilled persons who have signed direct contracts with a foreign employer and are not protected by Recruitment Agents (RAs), recognized by the Protector of Emigrants (POE), the following Need to submit for PCC:

    Mandatory document with self-attested copy of employment contract.
    2. For unskilled persons/women applicants

    Applicants of unskilled persons as well as women (30 years or more) who have signed direct contracts with foreign employers and not through RAs, are required to submit the following:
    Compulsory document with contract employed by Indian mission or permission letter related to the relevant Indian relevant mission or post.

    3. For skilled / semi-skilled persons (through recruitment agents)

    In the case of skilled / semi-skilled applicants signing a contract with a foreign employer through an RA, the following are required to be submitted:
    Compulsory documents with employment contract, letter from foreign employer verified by concerned RA and seeking power of attorney
    Copy of registration certificate issued by POE

    4. For unskilled persons/women applicants (through recruitment agents)

    In the case of unskilled persons or women applicants who have signed a contract with a foreign employer through RA, the following should be submitted:

    The mandatory document along with the employment contract is verified by the Indian Mission concerned with the letter of demand from a foreign employer and the power of attorney.
    Copy of registration certificate issued by POE

    5. For dependent family members of a person residing or residing in both ECR and ECNR countries

    How to apply for PCC online for passport? (How to apply for PCC online for passport)
    Online PCC application submission is a simple process. Following steps are given below:

    Register on the Passport Seva Portal and login to your account.
    Click on Apply for Police Clearance Certificate link.
    Fill the form and submit it.
    Next, see the Saved / Submitted Application option on your screen and click on the option called Pay & Schedule Appointment.

    You must compulsory payment online. Payment can be made through any credit / debit card, internet banking of SBI and associate banks or through SBI bank challan.

    Now, by clicking on the relevant option, print the application receipt and note down the application reference number or appointment number, Be present on the day of appointment with all necessary documents.

    Alternatively, the above process can also be done by first downloading an e-form from the website, filling it and saving it in XML format. You need to follow the same steps given above, except for the part where you fill the online application form. Here, you can upload the already filled XML file directly. Note that both form submissions have to be made online while online payment is also mandatory.


    Police clearance certificate application form how to apply. 


    Police clearance certificate application form can be found on the Passport Seva website. The form can be filled online and submitted through the website. The following items to be filled in the form are as follows: –

    Passport number.
    Passport issuance date and expiry date.
    The country for which the Police Clearance Certificate is required.
    Name given to applicants (middle name included).

    1. Applicant surname.
    2. Applicant’s date of birth.
    3. Gender.
    4. City or city of residence.
    5. marital status.
    6. Indian citizenship type (select from the options provided).
    7. Type of employment.
    8. Educational qualification.
    9. Family details (either parent/father / legal guardian to be mentioned):
    10. Name given to father (middle name and surname, no initial name included).
    11. Mothers were given names (middle name and surname, no initial name included).
    12. Parents are named (middle name and surname, no initial name included).
    13. Residential Address Details:

    Period of stay at address.Street name and house number.The name of the village, town or city.State or Union Territory.District.The police station comes under whose jurisdiction.Pin Code.

       14. Applicant Mobile no.
       15. Email address.
    If the permanent address is the same as the residential address. If not, the section has to be filled in at the permanent address.
    2 Referencing reference from city/city mentioning full name, address, telephone/mobile number.
    Whether any criminal proceedings were taken against the applicant. If yes, then details have to be provided.


    Self-declaration to tick.
    Form filling date as well as date of admission.
    Then the form has to be saved and uploaded on the website.

    Police clearance certificate status. (Police clearance certificate status)

    The status of the Police Clearance Certificate varies from one state to another. In some cases, the applicant is informed via SMS (SMS) about the status of the approval, after which he will have to visit the police station with his passport and present a certificate. Once the applicant gets the Police Clearance Certificate, he will have to upload it on the Passport Seva website.

    The status of the application can also be seen through the Passport Seva website. Applicants can visit the Track Application Status tab on the website homepage, after which they have to enter the type of application (select Passport / PCC / IC), their date of birth and file number. The status of the application will be displayed on the screen.

    How to apply for Tatkal passport?

    A passport is an official document that ensures smooth immigration to another country. Because it serves as an address and identity proof it also doubles as an authentic official document from which we can avail various government and private services.


    While the passport application process is a complete one, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has arranged for speedy delivery of passports under the ‘Tatkal Scheme’. Known as Tatkal Passport, applicants are required to travel abroad immediately and can get their passport within a few days.

    The steps to apply for Tatkal Passport are briefly listed as shown below.

    1. Register yourself on Passport Seva’s official portal
    2. Login with your ID and Password
    3. You will be presented with two options – Fresh and Reissue. Choose the applicable option
    4. Choose the ‘Tatkal’ option in the scheme type
    5. Download the application form and fill the form
    6. Submit form online
    7. Complete the payment process
    8. Take a print out of the receipt online payment
    9. Book an appointment at the nearest Passport Seva Kendra

    Tatkal passport fee


    Given below is the fee structure and payment procedure for Tatkal Tatkal Passport Fee:

    Fresh passport

    Applicant’s age
    Number of pages
    Fee
    Below 15 years 
    36 pages 
    Rs.3,000 
    Between 15-18 years (validity till applicant reaches 18 years) 
    36 pages 
    Rs.3,000 
    Between 15-18 years (10 year validity) 
    36 pages 
    Rs.3,500 
    Between 15-18 years (10 year validity) 
    60 pages 
    Rs.4,000 
    18 years and above  
    36 pages 
    Rs.3,500 
    18 years and above 
    60 pages 
    Rs.4,000 

    How does the Tatkal Passport Fee Payment Mode?

    In the instant passport fee payment mode, there are three ways through which one can pay for the passport online. Which is shown below.

    Credit / Debit Card
    Internet banking
    SBI Bank Challan

    Tatkal Scheme Eligibility

    The Jurisdiction Passport Office has the final say in issuing passports under this scheme. This will depend on the urgency of the applicant in conjunction with other compelling factors. Applicants falling in the below category cannot apply for passport under the Tatkal scheme.

    1. Citizens born to Indian parents outside India (Indian origin)
    2. Indian citizens who have been granted citizenship status on the basis of naturalization/registration
    3. Applicants who have been sent to India from other countries
    4. Applicants repatriated from a different country at the cost of government
    5. Name Change – Major
    6. Residents of Jammu and Kashmir and Nagaland
    7. Citizens of Nag origin living outside Nagaland
    8. Children adopted by Indian and foreign parents
    9. Younger Children with Single Parents
    10. Minors residing in Nagaland
    11. Short Passport Validity Renewal Applicant
    12. Reunion due to lost or stolen passport.
    13. Application due to loss of passport beyond recognition
    14. Changes in sex or appearance
    15. Personal credentials such as changes in signature

    What are the required documents required for a Tatkal passport?

    The documents listed below are described below the documents required to apply for an instant passport.
    Verification certificate.
    Any of the 3 documents given below:

    1. Election card
    2. Service photo id card
    3. SC / ST / OBC certificate
    4. Identity cards of freedom fighters
    5. Arms license
    6. Ration Card
    7. Property documents
    8. Pension documents
    9. Railway photo id
    10. PAN card issued by Income Tax Department
    11. Bank passbook
    12. Student ID card from a recognized institution
    13. Driving license
    14. Birth certificate
    15. Gas connection bill

    What is Passport Police Verification?

    There are some common doubts about passport applicants who do police verification at the time of passport. The process of changing the address in the passport is as follows. (The process of changing the address in the passport is as follows)

    • Log on to the Passport Seva website.
    • If you are already registered, “Use an existing user?” Login ”, enter your user ID and password and enter your account.
    • If you are a first time user, click on “New User”. register now “.
    • Choose your nearest passport office.
    • Provide your personal details including your name and date of birth.
    • Create a login ID and password and register.
    • An email will be sent to you with a link to activate your account.
    • Once you click on this link, login and click on “Apply for new passport / Reissue”.

    Change of address in passport

    Documents required to change address in passport.

    The following documents have to be submitted while applying for change of address in passport:

    1. Original Old Passport.
    2. Copy of your online application.
    3. Copy of payment receipt or invoice receipt
    4. Self-attested copy of first two and last two pages.
    5. Self-attested copy of ECR ​​/ Non-ECR page.
    6. Self-attested copy of the page of observation made by the passport issuing authority, if any.
    7. Self-attested copy of the validity extension page, if any, in respect of short validity passport.
    8. Current address proof (any)
    9. Election Commission photo / voter ID card
    10. Aadhar Card
    11. electricity bill
    12. water bill
    13. Proof of gas connection
    14. Telephone bill (mobile or landline)
    15. Registered Rent Agreement
    16. Income tax assessment order
    17. Passport copy of husband (first and last page with family details). The applicant’s current address must match the address mentioned in the husband’s passport.
    18. Certificate from employers of reputed companies on letterhead
    19. Photo passbook for running bank account (scheduled private sector Indian banks, scheduled public sector banks and regional rural banks only)

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