How to Apply for a Passport Online via Passport Seva

What is a Passport?

A passport helps inhabitants of a country to travel to another country and, it is issued by the government of that country to its citizens. One of the most important functions of a passport is to enable its bearer to travel across international boundaries.

For every Indian person, a passport is one of the most important documents they can have, because it serves as both an identification document and a travel document for international travel. When travelling overseas, it helps the holder to show that he or she is an Indian citizen, which is required in any foreign country.

What is the Eligible Age for Passport Application in India?

Citizens of India who are 18 years of age or older are eligible to apply for a passport in India. However, in the case of children, the passport’s validity is limited to 5 years or until they reach the age of 18 in their home country. Children between the ages of 15 and 18 can apply for a passport that has a 10-year validity or for a passport that will be valid until they hit adulthood (18 years of age) in their home country.

Documents Required for Passport Application

There are a number of vital documents that must be submitted together with a passport application in India. Here is a list of the most crucial documents that must be submitted in order to obtain a new Indian passport.

• Identification documentation such as an Aadhaar card, Election voter ID card, or any other acceptable photo identification document.
• Proof of age, such as a birth certificate or a certificate of graduation from high school, etc.
• Driving licence, PAN card, and Aadhaar card are all acceptable forms of identification.
• A proof of residence, such as an electricity bill, water bill, gas connection, or mobile phone bill, is required.
• Passbook of a bank account
• Agreement for renting a property (if applicable)

How to Apply at Passport Seva Kendra (e-Form Submission)

1. Users who wish to apply for a new or reissue passport through e-Form Submission must first register with the Passport Seva Portal.
2. After completing the registration process, log onto the Passport Seva Portal.
3. Download the e-Form for obtaining a new passport or reissuing an existing passport.
4. Fill out the e-Form that has been downloaded and click the Validate & Save button. In the process, an XML file is generated, which will be required later on for uploading into the system.
5. The XML file should be uploaded using the Upload e-Form. Please do not upload the PDF form at this time because the system will only accept an XML file at this time.
6. After submitting the application for a new or reissued passport, click on the “Pay and Schedule Appointment” option to schedule an appointment at the Passport Seva Kendra location nearest to your location (PSK).
7. Locate a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) in your area and make a selection from the list.
8. The appointment at the designated PSK can be booked online and the payment made using Credit/Debit Card (MasterCard and Visa), Internet Banking (State Bank of India and Associate Banks Only), or SBI Bank Challan after the appointment has been confirmed.
9. Users can print off the application receipt, which includes the Application Reference Number (ARN) or the Appointment Number, if they choose.
10. Visit the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) where your appointment has been scheduled, along with your original documents such as proof of date of birth, identification proof with a photograph, proof of residence, and proof of nationality, to complete the application process.

How to Apply at Passport Seva Kendra (Online Form Submission)

1. Users must first register on the Passport Seva Portal in order to submit an application for a new or reissued passport through online form submission.
2. After completing the registration process, log onto the Passport Seva Portal.
3. Select from the menu “Apply for a New Passport” or “Reissue Passport”.
4. Fill out the form with all of the necessary information and submit it.
5. After submitting the application for a new or reissued passport, click on the “Pay and Schedule Appointment” option to schedule an appointment at the Passport Seva Kendra location nearest you (PSK).
6. Locate a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) in your area and make a selection from the list.
7. Following confirmation of the appointment at the specified PSK, payment can be made online using a credit/debit card (MasterCard or Visa), Internet Banking or SBI Bank Challan.
8. Users can print off the application receipt, which includes the Application Reference Number (ARN) or the Appointment Number, if they choose.
9. To finish the application procedure, visit the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) where your appointment has been booked, bringing your original papers such as evidence of date of birth, identity proof with a picture, proof of residency, and proof of nationality.

How to Apply at Passport Seva Kendra (Application for Passport in Person)

• To apply for a new or reissued passport in person, go to the Passport Seva Portal and click on the “Print Application Form” link to download the application form.
• The downloaded form should be printed out in full on standard A4 size paper. Print on both sides.
• Alternatively, for Rs.10/-, you can obtain a form for the renewal or reissue of your passport from the District Passport Cell (DPC).
• Obtain a copy of the completed application form and self-attested photocopies of the supporting documents such as proof of date of birth, identification proof with photograph, proof of residence, and proof of nationality, and submit them to the District Passport Cell (DPC) counter in person.
• The application form, photograph, and supporting documentation will be verified by an official at the DPC counter. Once the documents have been satisfactorily verified and determined to be complete in all aspects, the fees should be paid in the form of a Demand Draft (DD).
• It is recommended that the Demand Draft (DD) be written behind the Demand Draft with the Applicant’s name, date of birth, and date of submission written on the back of the Demand Draft.
• After submitting the fee, keep the Acknowledgement Letter, which provides a File Number, for your records. This file number can be used to track the progress of the file in the future.