How to get a Passport?
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A passport is a travel document, usually issued by a country's government to its citizens, that certifies the identity and nationality of its holder primarily for the purpose of international travel. Standard passports may contain information such as the holder's name, place and date of birth, photograph, signature, and other relevant identifying information.
Types of passports
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Ordinary Passport.
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Official Passport.
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Diplomatic Passport.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility criteria for Passport are listed below.
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The applicant should be an Indian citizen.
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The applicant should be an age of 18 years.
Documents Required
Follow below are the documents required for applying for a passport.
Minor category
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The consent of both parents
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The present address proof document in the name of the parent(s)
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Carry original and self-attested copies of parent’s passport to Passport Seva Kendra (PSK), in case of parents, possess a passport
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The minor applicant is eligible for Non-ECR(Emigration Check Not Required) till he/she attains the age of 18 years
Major Category
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Water bill
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Identity Card
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Landline bill
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Election ID Card
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Aadhar card
Apply Online for Passport
Follow the below steps to apply online for a Passport.
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Visit Passport seva website.
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Click on "New User Registration".
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If you are an existing user, login with User id and Password. Else, register as new user registration.
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Click on "Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport".
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Select "Click here to fill the application form online".
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Enter "State and District".
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Enter "Passport type".
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Enter "Applicant details".
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After entering details, click on "Next".
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Enter the required details as prescribed in the application form.
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Click on "Submit".
Track Status
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Visit Passport seva website.
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Click on "Track Application Status".
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Enter the required details.
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Click on "Track Status".
Validity
The validity of the passport is between 5 -10 years.
Processing Time
An applicant can avail of a passport within 30 days.
Helpline Number
The helpline number of Passport Seva is 1800-258-1800.
FAQs
What are some common queries related to Passport?
You can find a list of common Passport queries and their answer in the link below.
Passport queries and its answers
You can find a list of common Passport queries and their answer in the link below.
Passport queries and its answers
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