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Apply for Passport

Understand the broad online passport application workflow and document preparation.

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Task overview

What you need to do

Overview

Understand the broad online passport application workflow and document preparation.

Steps

  1. Open the correct official or trusted service.
  2. Keep the required information and documents ready.
  3. Enter details carefully and review them before submission.
  4. Complete the process and save the acknowledgement or result.

Important

Requirements, fees, eligibility, deadlines and portal screens can change. Verify the current instructions on the relevant official website before submitting important information.

Step by step

How to complete this task

6 steps
1

Register on Passport Seva

Complete this step before moving to the next one.

Create an account at passportindia.gov.in.

2

Fill the application form

Complete this step before moving to the next one.

Complete the online form with personal, address and family details.

3

Pay the fee online

Complete this step before moving to the next one.

Pay the applicable fee based on passport type (normal/tatkal) and booklet size.

4

Book an appointment

Complete this step before moving to the next one.

Schedule a slot at your nearest Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or POPSK.

5

Visit PSK with documents

Complete this step before moving to the next one.

Carry originals and self-attested photocopies of address/ID proof for verification.

6

Track application status

Complete this step before moving to the next one.

Monitor police verification and dispatch status through the portal.

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Before you finish

Final checklist

  • Confirm the requirement for Apply for Passport.
  • Prepare only the information or documents required for Apply for Passport.
  • Use the correct official or destination service for Apply for Passport.
  • Complete each required field or operation and review it.
  • Save the final result or reference for Apply for Passport.
Official source

Verify the latest information

Use the official website to confirm current requirements, fees, dates and submission rules before completing an important application.

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