Voters ID How many days will it take to get Passport?
It depends on case to case e.g. whether applied under tatkal scheme or normal scheme. Also whether passport is to be issued on post-police verification basis or pre-police verification basis... More
In how many days is the Tatkal passport issued?
Tatkal Passport is a fast track passport issue or re-issue facility especially provided when any one needs the passport urgently.Your passport will be dispatched by authorities within one wo... More
Currently i am staying in the PG . is their possible to get passport in with in week ??
You can apply for Tatkal passport and you will receive with in 10 days. More
What are the documents required for getting passport ?
Copy of any of the following documents can be submitted as address proof • Valid ration card with present address • Election ID card with present address • Aadhaar card &b... More
How much will it cost to get a passport?
For regular or normal passport applications it will cost INR 1500.For Tatkal Passport, it will cost INR 3500If you are going through an agent, a service charge needs to be paid to the agent.... More
How to apply for passport ?
You can apply for passport in the below link. Passport Seva Online Portal More
How to track the status of Passport ?
You can track the status of passport here. http://passportindia.gov.in/App.. More
What are the documents required for Passport Renewal ?
List of documents required for renewing passport are different based on your needs. You can check the documents required from this link. http://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/docAdvi... More
Is there police verification to renew passport ?
Police verification is not required for renewing passport. More
What is the procedure to apply for duplicate passport in case of lost or damaged passport?
To apply for duplicate passport in case of lost or damaged passport, you have to fill the Passport Application form and apply for "Re-issue" of passport. Register through the Passport Seva ... More
What do I do if I lose my passport?
Loss of passport should be immediately reported to the nearest Police Station and to the Passport Office or Indian Mission, if abroad. You can apply for "Re-issue" of passport at your neares... More
I lost my passport recently. I've applied for a duplicate passport. I want to know if the new passport will have the same number as my old passport, or a new number?
The new passport will have a new passport number, with a fresh validity of 10 years. More
The pages in my passport booklet have exhausted. What is the procedure to apply for new booklet?
You need to apply for "Re-issue" of passport. A new passport booklet would be issued to you with a fresh validity of 10 years. More
What is the procedure to change photograph of a child in the passport?
To change the photograph in the passport, you have to apply for "Re-issue" of passport. More
My passport will expire in 2 months. What should I do?
You can apply for a re-issue of passport up to 1 year before the expiry or within three years after the expiry of the existing passport without fresh police verification, provided there is n... More
There is a spelling mistake of my name in the passport. What should I do?
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... More
What is the process to change the date/place of birth in the passport?
To change the date/place of birth in the passport, you have to apply for a "Re-issue" of passport and get the specified change done in the personal particulars. You can check for the docume... More
What would be the validity of a minor's passport?
The validity of a minor's passport is restricted to five years or till they attain the age of 18, whichever is earlier. But the minors aged between 15 to 18 years can apply either for a 10-y... More
What is the definition of damaged passport?
Damaged passport is classified based on the extent of damage, i.e.: Damaged Passport - Passport number is readable, name is legible and Photo is intact Damaged beyond recognition/ ... More
My passport expired 3 years ago. What is the procedure to re-issue it?
You have to fill up the Passport Application Form and apply for "Re-issue of Passport". You can submit the filled in application form at a Passport Seva Kendra with in the jurisdiction ... More
What does Re-issue of passport means ? Is it same as passport renewal ?
Passport reissue is not same as passport renewal. Passport renewal occurs when validity of passport got expired or due to get expired. Passport reissue occurs in the fol... More
Can I get Passport within 10 days ?
If you need the passport urgently, you can go for the tatkaal passport scheme. You will get passport within 7 days.However under tatkaal scheme, it will take more than INR 3500 to obtain it.... More
What is difference between Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) and Passport Office (PO) ?
Passport Seva Kendras are extended arms of Passport Offices and render front-end services related to passport issuance. These Kendras cover functionalities from token issuance to granting of... More
Can anyone else submit my passport application on my behalf?
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 submitti... More
Can I apply for the passport at a Passport Office as it is near to my place?
No, you cannot apply for a passport at a Passport Office. You need to visit Passport Seva Kendra to submit your passport application. More
Can I apply for Police Clearance Certificate application online for passport?
Yes, you can apply for Police Clearance Certificate application online. Follow the below procedure to do it. Register through the Passport Seva Online Portal. https://portal2.passpo.... More
How to apply for Police Clearance Certificate application online for passport ?
Register through the Passport Seva Online Portal. https://portal2.pass.. Login to the Passport Seva Online Portal with the Login Id created in Step 1. Click "Apply for Police Clearance C... More
I applied for my passport 6 months ago and the police verification is still pending? Should I keep waiting or can I apply in the new system?
The Regional Passport office (RPO) has embarked on a special pendency clearance drive. Please wait for four weeks. If you still do not receive your passport, please visit the Passport Office... More
Why is Police Verification required for issuance of passport?
Passport is a very valuable document. Thus, in order to ensure that it does not go in wrong hands, police verification is required for issuance of passport. More
What are various Police Verification modes for passport?
There are 2 modes of police verification: Police Verification is required on a Post-Passport Issuance basis. Police Verification is required on Pre-Passport Issuance basis. Depending ... More
I want to apply for a passport for my one year old baby. Would Police Verification be done in his/her case also?
If either parent of the minor holds a valid passport with spouse name endorsed, passport will be issued to the minor without any police verification. Original passport of parent(s) should be... More
If parents have passport with adverse Police Verification Report or they have a criminal background, can passport be issued to minor on urgent basis?
In such cases, minors can be issued passport under the Tatkaal scheme subject to approval of competent authority. More
Can a minor submit his/her deceased parent's passport copy and death certificate to avail NO Police verification?
In the given case the applicant doesn't have to submit the deceased parent's passport copy and death certificate of his/her parents. Following documents have to be submitted: Proof of DOB... More
Is Police Verification done for Government employees or passport?
Government employees can be issued passport without police verification, if they submit Identity Certificate in original as per Annexure "A" as an additional document along with the applicat... More
Is No Police Verification possible in case of change in name of Govt. employees? If yes, what documents are required for passport?
The following documents are required: Issue of fresh passport: In case of change in name of Govt./PSU/statutory body employees, Pre Police Verification (PV) will be done. Post Police Verifi... More
I am a Retired Government official. Can I be issued a passport without Police Verification?
You cannot obtain a passport without police verification. But, if you apply under the Tatkaal scheme or submit "Pension Payment Order", passport can be issued on Post police verification bas... More
I am not staying at the permanent address mentioned in address proof document.For passport verification, will the police verification be done at my Permanent address ?
Police verification will be done at both permanent and present address. More
Will Police Verification be done for the applicant having Diplomatic/Official passport and applying for ordinary passport while in service?
In the given case, Government/Public Sector/Statutory body employees can be issued passport without police verification (PV), if they submit Identity Certificate in original as per Annexure ... More
My father is a Government Employee. Can I be issued passport without police verification ?
Dependent family members of Government/Public Sector/Statutory body employees can be issued passport without police verification, if they submit the following additional documents along with... More
For passport application, the file status on the website indicates that my police verification is "incomplete". What does this mean?
The most likely problem is: Your police report says you have been at your current address for less than a year. It is necessary to obtain clearance from all your previous addresses for the ... More
For passport application, the file status on the website indicates that my police verification is "adverse". What does this mean?
The most likely problem is: Your police report says you do not reside at the address given, or that you were not available for police verification. If you feel that the absence was temporar... More
Is police verification done before issuance of passport under the Tatkaal scheme?
No, police verification is not done before issuance of passport under the Tatkaal scheme. In case of the Tatkaal scheme, police verification is done post issuance of passport. More
Can I get a passport without police verification?
Depending on whether an application is for issue of fresh passport or re-issue of passport, Passport Office shall decide whether Police Verification is required for issuance of passport to y... More
How will I know the type of police verification on which I will be issued passport?
The type of police verification on which the applicant would be issued passport depends on the decision taken by Passport Office. But the applicant can submit the additional required documen... More
Do I need to be personally present for Police Verification?
Yes, it would be advisable that you should be physically present at the time of Police Verification. More
How can I prove that I have stayed at my present address for more than a year during Police Verification for passport?
You can submit the Address Proof to prove that you have stayed at your present address for more than a year. More
What should I do if I shifted to another address before police verification for passport?
He/She should intimate the In charge of Police Station More
I have stayed at multiple addresses during last one year. Will the police verification be done at all the places for the passport?
Yes, the police verification will be done at all the addresses where the applicant has resided in the last one year. More
What should I do if I have lost my passport and have to travel to India urgently ?
If you have lost your passport during traveling, then you can come to India on the basis of "Emergency Certificate". For the issuance of "Emergency Certificate", you need to contact the resp... More
I lost my passport. What should I do ?
Loss of passport should be immediately reported to the nearest Police Station and to the Passport Office (PO) or Indian Mission, if abroad. Also apply for "Re-issue" of passport at your near... More
I am an NRI. I lost my Indian passport but I don't have photocopy of the same. What should I do?
Photocopy of the old passport is not a mandatory document to be submitted in case of lost/damaged/stolen passport. It should be produced, if it is available. But you will be required to prod... More
My passport booklet got damaged. I want to go abroad on urgent basis. What should I do?
In case your passport has not been damaged beyond recognition, i.e. passport number is legible, name is legible and photo is intact, then you can apply for re-issue of passport under the Tat... More
I lost my passport and have been sent to India on Emergency Certificate. What are the documents required to issue a new passport?
In case of lost passport, you need to apply for re-issue of passport. Following documents must be submitted along with the application: Proof of Present Address Proof of Date of Birth A... More
I got a message from VM-TCSPSK informing that "Police has submitted Clear report for your previous Address1". What does this means?
As part of passport application, you might have given multiple addresses as you have stayed in multiple locations in last one year. Police has verified one of those location as part of passp... More
Can I get passport details from passport number by online in India?
You cannot get passport details from passport number. It is not available in the Passport Seva Website. More
Can I get passport details from my name and date of birth in India ?
Currently there is no facility available in Passport Seva website to provide details about person from their name and date of birth. More
I got a show cause notice while applying for Passport. What should I do ?
A show cause notice is issued when you withheld some personal information or filed incorrect information at the time of applying for passport. For example, it might be issued due to yo... More
Can I download my passport online?
Passport cannot be downloaded online. You can upload scanned versions of Passport in to Digilocker and download it as and when required. DigiLocker is a Government of India platform where ci... More
I have lost my passport in Kerala flood. How to get a new passport ?
You can get passport free of charge from any of the passport seva kendra in Kerala. However, this was valid till Dec 2018. As the dates have already passed, you need to apply for passport ag... More
My passport got damaged and I am not staying at my native place. Can I get a new passport from my current location ?
Yes, you can get a new passport from your new city. You have to first register in Passport seva website with required details. Then you will be given an option to choose your RPO. Choo... More
How can I change the RPO selected by me at the time of Passport registration ?
You cannot change the RPO selected by you at the time of registration.You have to visit the same passport service kendra for this as well as future applications submitted by you. If you wan... More
What if I miss the appointment fixed for passport ?
You can reschedule or cancel your appointment. You are allowed to do it upto 2 times only within a year of first appointment date. In order to reschedule your appointment, please follow the... More
How to reschedule or cancel the appointment fixed for Passport ?
In order to cancel/ reschedule your appointment, please follow the below steps. Visit Passport Seva Website Click on "Login" Once you have logged in, you will be direct... More
What is an e-Passport ?
E-Passport is issued to prevent tampering of passport. Passport will have a chip with an advanced security system. This chip will have all the details including date of birth, name of father... More
How to get e-Passport ?
E-Passport is not yet issued, as of today (February 2019). The manufacturing of e-passport with advanced security features and better printing and paper quality will commence on the successf... More
My passport has an error on my birthplace. How can I change it?
To change the place of birth in the passport, you have to apply for a "Re-issue" of passport and get the specified change done in the personal particulars. You need the following documents ... More
In all documents (Aadhar, voter ID, DL) my name is written as “Ravi K”. But on my passport, the initial 'K' is mentioned fully. Does this create any problems?
It might or might not create problem. To be on the safer side, it is better to get your passport reissued with change in your name rather than trying to get your name updated in all other do... More
How much should I pay Police for a police verification of a passport?
You dont need to pay anything. It is their duty to do it. But, most of the times, it has become a custom to pay them. More
I have lost my 10th marksheet and birth certificate. How can I apply for the passport?
10th marksheet is for ECNR Passport and birth certificate is for DoB. If you have any such document that carry your DOB like Aadhar card, PAN card, DL, voter icard etc. it can get substitut... More
I have my place of birth different in my Birth certificate and Passport. How to change it in Passport ?
To change the place of birth in the passport, you have to apply for a "Re-issue" of passport and get the specified change done in the personal particulars. You need the following documents ... More
What should I do if my passport is under review at RPO and an objection letter (not SCN) is being there in my passport portal?
If police verification doesnt happen , then you need to wait for some time. Please refer the table below to determine the time required for issuing Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) in var... More
My passport will expire on Jan 2020 can I renew now?
You can apply for a re-issue of passport up to 1 year before the expiry or within three years after the expiry of the existing passport without fresh police verification, provided there is n... More
How can I check if my passport is blacklisted or not in India ?
As of now, there is no way to check online whether your passport is blacklisted or not. More
Do I need a NOC for a passport if my father is a government employee?
No. You dont require an NOC. Only your father require NOC while applying for Passport. For issuance of a fresh passport, Government/Public Sector/Statutory body employees need to submit eit... More
How to respond to a show cause notice at an RPO for Passport ?
You have to visit RPO Office. You can write a letter in simple format with proper reason and required documents. You don't need to worry until and unless there is no criminal records against... More
Does Infant need proof for flying with in India ?
As per Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, there shall not be any requirement of identity proof in respect of Infant/Minor accompanied by their parents/guardian who is a bonafide passeng... More
What is the minimum time in which I will receive the Passport?
You can get a passport within 2-3 working days of applying for it if an annexure document declaring that no criminal case is pending against him or her is attached, Kuthati added. This e-an... More
Can I get passport within a week without applying for Tatkal passport ?
Yes, you can get passport within 2-3 days without applying as Tatkal. You can get a passport within 2-3 working days of applying for it if an annexure document declaring that no criminal ca... More
Can I get an Indian passport with just a birth certificate and a caste certificate as address proof ?
Both Birth Certificate and Caste Certificate is not a valid address proof. You cannot get Passport using only these documents. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of age. List of accept... More
Is a birth certificate required for the re-issue of a passport with a correction in DOB?
Any of the following documents can be used as proof of Date of Birth. Birth Certificate issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths or the Municipal Corporation or any other prescribed... More
What is the difference between an ordinary passport, diplomatic passport, service passport, official passport and special passport ?
Ordinary Passport (Dark Blue) is issued to ordinary citizens for ordinary travel, such as for vacation, study and business trips (36 or 60 pages). It is a "Type P" passport, where ... More
Passport - Recently Asked Questions
How many days will it take to get Passport?
In how many days is the Tatkal passport issued?
Currently i am staying in the PG . is their possible to get passport in with in week ??
What are the documents required for getting passport ?
How can I track the status of Passport ?
How much will it cost to get a passport?
How to track the status of Passport ?