Passport apply in india online

All Indian citizens who depart or intend to depart from India are required to be in possession of a valid passport or travel document. Under the Passports Act 1967, the Government of India may issue different types of passports and travel documents such as Ordinary Passport, Diplomatic Passport, Official Passport, Emergency Certificate and Certificate of Identity for the purpose.

Passport apply in india online
Passport apply in india online

Passport application for india to apply passport in india follow step.

Step 1 

Register through your Passport Seva Online Portal Passport. (Click on the “Register Now” link on the home page).

Step 2 

Log in to your Passport Seva Online Portal Passport with a registered Login ID.

Step 3 

Click on the link “Apply for a new passport / renew your passport”.

Step 4 

Fill in the required data on the form and submit.

Step 5 

Click the “Pay and make an appointment” link on the “View saved / sent applications” screen to schedule an appointment.

Payment via the Internet was mandatory for booking on all PSK / POPSK / PO.

Online payment can be made by any of the following modes:

- Credit / Debit Card (MasterCard and Visa)
- Internet banking (State Bank of India (SBI), associate banks and other banks)
- SBI Bank Challan


Step 6 

Click on the link “Print the application receipt” to print the application receipt containing the application reference number (ARN) / meeting number.

Note: a printout of the receipt of the application is no longer required. An SMS with your meeting details is also accepted as proof of appointment during your visit to the passport office.


Step 7 

Visit your Passport Seva Kendra Passport (PSK) / Regional Passport Office (RPO) where the meeting is scheduled, along with the original documents.

Remarks:

  1. Only emergency / medical cases and pre-approved categories can attend Passport Seva Kendra without prior appointment. The service will be provided at the discretion of the Passport Seva Kendra Passport Officer / Passport Officer.
  2. In the case of minor applicants (under 4 years old), wear a recent passport-size photograph (4.5 x 3.5 cm) with a white background.
  3. A re-submission of the application is necessary if the applicant does not visit the Passport Seva Kendra Passport within 90 days from the date of submitting the online form.