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Step 1: Check Eligibility

• Indian Citizen: You must be an Indian citizen to apply for an Indian passport.
• Age Criteria: Passport applicants should be at least 18 years of age. Minor applicants (below 18) must have a guardian or parent apply on their behalf.

Step 2: Gather the Required Documents

For Normal Passport (Adult Applicants):

• Proof of Date of Birth: Birth certificate, school leaving certificate, or a copy of your matriculation certificate.
• Proof of Identity: Aadhar card, voter ID, PAN card, driving license, etc.
• Proof of Address: Utility bill, Aadhar card, bank statement, ration card, etc.
• Passport-size Photograph: Two or more passport-size photos (standards depend on passport office guidelines).

For Minor Applicants:

• Proof of Date of Birth: Birth certificate.
• Parental Proof: Parents' passport copies (if applicable).
• Passport-size Photograph: Recent photograph.
• Form 2 (Minor Application): Special form for minor applicants.

Step 3: Register and Fill the Application Form

• Online Application: Visit the official Passport Seva Portal, create a user account, fill the application form, and make the payment.
• Offline Application: If you're unable to apply online, you can visit a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Regional Passport Office (RPO) to apply offline.

Step 4: Pay the Passport Fee

• Normal Passport (36 pages): ₹1,500
• Normal Passport (60 pages): ₹2,000
• Tatkaal Passport: ₹3,500 (for 36 pages), ₹4,000 (for 60 pages)

You can pay the fee online using net banking, debit card, or credit card. After making the payment, print the receipt for your appointment.

Step 5: Book an Appointment at Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)

Visit the Passport Seva Portal to book an appointment at the nearest Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Regional Passport Office (RPO).

Step 6: Visit the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)

On the scheduled date, visit the PSK with the following:

• Printed Application Form
• Fee Payment Receipt
• Original Documents for verification
• Photocopies of all documents

Once at PSK, your documents will be verified, and biometric data will be collected. Police verification will follow.

Step 7: Track Your Application

After submitting your application, you can track the status using your application reference number (ARN) on the Passport Seva Portal.

Step 8: Receive Your Passport

Once your passport is ready, you will be notified. You can either have it delivered to your address or collect it from the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK).

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Important Links

• Passport Seva Portal
• Passport Fee Structure
• PSK Appointment Booking