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Now, leave all your Visa and Passport worries to us. We undertake facilitation and consultation services for all types of Visas for your travel to the countries around the world. We will take care of all your passport related queries such as issuance of new passport / renewal, Protector of Emigrants (POE), Emigration Check Not Required (ECNR), Police Clearance Certificate (PCC).We can expedite the processing of your passport as quickly as you need according to your departure date. We can even process your passport on same day basis.

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Now, leave all your Visa and Passport worries to us. We undertake facilitation and consultation services for all types of Visas for your travel to the countries around the world. We will take care of all your passport related queries such as issuance of new passport / renewal, Protector of Emigrants (POE), Emigration Check Not Required (ECNR), Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)

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  1. Get the Passport Application Form:One can apply for Passport through Online Registration, (after doing online registration, get print outs of the application form) click here for details for Online Registration. Apart from this applicant can submit directly in the respective passport office/ DPCs/Speed post centers.
  2. How to fill the Form:The Passport Application Form is Machine Readable. Please follow the instructions as follows:
    Use capital letters only. Particulars given in the form will be printed in the passport. Therefore, please be careful in filling up the form and avoid any mistakes.
    • Use black/blue ball pen only
    • Do not fill the form with pencils or ink-pen.
    • While filling up the boxes, kindly leave one box blank after each completed word.
    • Write clearly within the box without touching the boundaries.
    • Adjust the information to fit within the number of given boxes.
    • Do not write anything outside the box. Avoid over-writing
    • Incomplete application will not be accepted.
  3. Where to Apply :For Online Registration, the applicant has to submit the print outs of the application form along with required documents to the respective passport office in the appointment date and time printed. Apart from this Passport Applications can be submitted at
    • The counter of the Passport office
    • The Speed Post centers
    • District Passport Cells
    • Passport Collection Centers
    An application for a passport may be submitted personally OR through a representative (any close member of the family or recognized travel agent(s) only) carrying an authority letter.
  4. Urgent Passport:Refer Tatkaal Scheme in case if applicant needs the passport urgently
  5. Fee Structure:Refer Fee Structure for the fees to be submitted.
  6. Check List:Refer Check List for the required documents to be submitted along with the application form.
The following all-inclusive fee is to be paid along with the application form, either by Bank Draft in favour of the Passport Officer concerned or in cash. In case of DD, full name of applicant and application number to be written on the reverse of the draft. The Bank Code of Issuing Bank, the Demand Draft Number and date of issue of the Demand Draft should be mentioned.Details of payment of fee may be mentioned in the relevant boxes in the application form.
  1. Fresh Passport (36 pages) of 10 years validity(including minors between 15 to 18 years of age, who wish to get a 10 years full validity passport)---Rs 1,000/-
  2. Fresh Passport (60 pages) of 10 years validity---Rs. 1,500/-
  3. Fresh Passport for Minors (below 18 years of Age) of 5 years validity or till the minor attains the age of 18 which ever is earlier.---Rs 600/-
  4. Duplicate Passport (36 pages) in lieu of lost, damaged or stolen passport---Rs. 2500/-
  5. Duplicate Passport (60 pages) in lieu of lost, damaged or stolen passport---Rs. 3000/-
  6. Police Clearance Certificate/ ECNR/Additional Endorsements---Rs.300/-
  7. In case of Change of Address, Name, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Appearance, Spouse Name, Name of Parents/Legal Guardian---Rs.1000/-[Fresh passport booklet will be issued]
  1. If an applicant desires to obtain his passport under the Tatkal Scheme, a verification certificate as per the specimen at ANNEXURE ‘F’ and standard affidavit as Annexure “I” should be submitted along with the TATKAAL fee. The Passport Issuing Authority shall retain the right to verify in writing the authenticity of the Verification Certificate from the official who has issued it. All applicants seeking a passport out of turn under the TATKAAL Scheme are advised to submit their application, documentation, colour photographs with white or light background and fee as specified below. No proof of urgency is required for Out-of-Turn issue of passport. Post Police Verification shall be done in respect of all passports issued under the Tatkaal Scheme.
  2. The applicant also has the option to obtain a passport under Tatkal Scheme on submission of three documents from the Fourteen documents as mentioned below, provided one of the three documents is a photo identity document and atleast one of the three is amongst the documents indicated at (a) to (i) and a standard affidavit (Annexure “I”) on non-judicial stamp paper duly attested by a Notary:
    1. Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC);
    2. Service Identity Card issued by State/Central Government, Public Sector Undertakings, local bodies or Public Limited Companies;
    3. SC/ST/ OBC Certificates;
    4. Freedom Fighter Identity Cards;
    5. Arms Licenses;
    6. Property Documents such as Pattas, Registered Deeds etc.
    7. Rations Cards
    8. Pension Documents such as ex-servicemen's Pension Book/Pension Payment order, ex-servicemen’s Widow/Dependent Certificates, Old Age Pension Order, Widow Pension Order
    9. Railway Identity Cards
    10. Income Tax Identity (PAN) Cards
    11. Bank/ Kisan/Post Office Passbooks
    12. Student Identity Cards issued by Recognized Educational Institutions;
    13. Driving Licenses
    14. Birth Certificates issued under the RBD Act.
    (All above documents to be produced in original along with self-attested copies)
    The TATKAAL fee is in addition to the applicable passport fee and payable either in cash or DD in favor of Passport Officer concerned. The additional fee for out of turn TATKAAL passport, would be as follows:
    Fresh Passport
    1. Within 1-7 days of the date of Application---Rupees 1,500/- plus the passport fee of Rs.1000/-
    2. Within 8-14 days of the date of Application---Rupees 1,000/- plus the passport fee of Rs.1000/-
    Replacement of Passport (in lieu of Lost/Damage Passport)
    1. Within 1-7 days of the date of Application---Rupees 2,500/- plus the duplicate passport fee of Rs.2500/-
    2. Within 8-14 days of the date of Application---Rupees 1,500/- plus the duplicate passport fee of Rs.2500/-
    Re-issue cases after expiry of 10 years validity
    1. Within 3 working days of the date of application---Rupees 1,500/- plus the passport fee of Rs.1000/-
  1. Affidavit of Date of Birth to be submitted by Illiterate Applicants (Annexure "A")
  2. Identity Certificate (Annexure "B")
  3. Affidavit for a Passport of a Minor Child by either parent (who are separated but not formally divorced) (Annexure "C")
  4. Affidavit for Lady applicant for change of name after Marriage (Annexure "D")
  5. Change in Name/Deed Poll/Sworn Affidavit (Annexure "E")
  6. Verification Certificate for Tatkaal Passports (Annexure "F")
  7. Declaration of Parent/Guardian for Minor Passports (one parent not given consent)(Annexure "G")
  8. Declaration of Parent/Guardian for Minor Passports (Annexure "H")
  9. Standard Affidavit (Annexure "I")
  10. Specimen Verification Certificate(Annexure "J")
Imposition of penalties for suppression of information under Section 12(1) (B) of Passport Act, 1967 is as given below:
  1. In case the applicant’s name has been endorsed on the parents’ passport and the applicant is less than 18 years old and while applying for a separate passport, does not mention the fact that the name is endorsed in the parents’ passport.---500/-{Amount (in Rs.) for Literate applicants}---Nil{Amount (in Rs.) for Illiterate applicants}
  2. In case the applicant’s name has been endorsed on the parents’ passport and the applicant is more than 18 years old and while applying for a separate passport, does not mention the fact that his name is endorsed in the parents’ passport.---1000/-{Amount (in Rs.) for Literate applicants}---500/-{Amount (in Rs.) for Illiterate applicants}
  3. In both the above cases, if the parents’ passport has already expired---No fine---No fine{Amount (in Rs.) for Illiterate applicants}
  4. If the applicant had previously applied for a passport and the file was closed without issue of a passport or returned undelivered and provided there is no change in the personal particulars and the applicant does not mention about the application made earlier.---1000/-{Amount (in Rs.) for Literate applicants}---500/-{Amount (in Rs.) for Illiterate applicants}
  5. If the previous passport has expired and the information is not given.---2000/-{Amount (in Rs.) for Literate applicants}---500/-{Amount (in Rs.) for Illiterate applicants}
  6. When an applicant holds / held a diplomatic / official passport and does not mention in his application at the time of applying for an ordinary passport.---500/-{Amount (in Rs.) for Literate applicants}---500/-{Amount (in Rs.) for Illiterate applicants}
  7. If a student studying in a hostel away from his permanent address, does not mention his present address with proof in his passport application form while applying at RPO/PO in which jurisdiction his permanent address falls.---500/-{Amount (in Rs.) for Literate applicants}---500/- (in case of minor, where applicant’s parent is illiterate){Amount (in Rs.) for Illiterate applicants}
  8. In case where an applicant does not disclose that he had applied for a passport earlier claiming that he never received the passport and there is, however, no record of passport “Returned Undelivered”, then the applicant may be asked to apply for duplicate passport with FIR.---2500/- + 2500/- (Duplicate passport fee){Amount (in Rs.) for Literate applicants}---1000/- + 2500 (Duplicate passport fee){Amount (in Rs.) for Illiterate applicants}
  9. a) In case, there is forgery of the stamp of ECNR/PCC or any other observation in the passport, then applicant may be interviewed and in case some agent has done this then his name and address should be taken in writing. The forged endorsement should be cancelled and passport restored to the applicant.---5000/-{Amount (in Rs.) for Literate applicants}---1000/-{Amount (in Rs.) for Illiterate applicants}
  10. (b) If another booklet is required by the applicant, duplicate passport fee or Rs. 2500/- should be charged.---5000/- + 2500/- (Duplicate passport fee){Amount (in Rs.) for Literate applicants}---1000/- + 2500/- (Duplicate passport fee){Amount (in Rs.) for Illiterate applicants}
  11. In case the passport with forgery has expired, then fresh passport may be issued with normal fee of Rs. 1000/- plus.---2500/- + 1000/- (normal passport fee){Amount (in Rs.) for Literate applicants}---1000/- + 1000 (normal passport fee){Amount (in Rs.) for Illiterate applicants}
  12. A Government servant who does not give details of his employment in his application form for ordinary passport.---2500/-{Amount (in Rs.) for Literate applicants}---2500/-{Amount (in Rs.) for Illiterate applicants}
  13. In case applicant does not disclose correct marital status and a case is registered regarding marital dispute---2500/-{Amount (in Rs.) for Literate applicants}---2500/-{Amount (in Rs.) for Illiterate applicants}
  14. If applicant gives wrong information regarding his date of birth / place of birth (minor changes)---1000/-{Amount (in Rs.) for Literate applicants}---500/-{Amount (in Rs.) for Illiterate applicants}
  15. Minor suppressions of information regarding marital status / name of spouse etc. inadvertently.---500/-{Amount (in Rs.) for Literate applicants}---500/-{Amount (in Rs.) for Illiterate applicants}
  16. When an applicant holds a valid passport or suppresses / changes the personal particulars or where a criminal case is pending against him and this information is not disclosed in the application.---5000/-{Amount (in Rs.) for Literate applicants}---2500/-{Amount (in Rs.) for Illiterate applicants}
  1. While applying for a fresh passport attach two copies of the following documents:
    1. Proof of address (attach one of the following):Applicant’s ration card, certificate from Employer of reputed companies on letter head, water /telephone /electricity bill/statement of running bank account/Income Tax Assessment Order /Election Commission ID card, Gas connection Bill, Spouse’s passport copy, parent’s passport copy in case of minors. (NOTE: If any applicant submits only ration card as proof of address, it should be accompanied by one more proof of address out of the above categories).
    2. Proof of Date of Birth (attach one of the following): Birth certificate issued by a Municipal Authority or district office of the Registrar of Births & Deaths;Date of birth certificate from the school last attended by the applicant or any other recognized educational institution; or an Affidavit sworn before a Magistrate/Notary stating date/place of birth as per the specimen in ANNEXURE ‘A’ by illiterate or semi-illiterate applicants.
    3. Citizenship Document if applicant is a citizen of India by Registration or Naturalization
    4. Government/Public Sector/Statutory body employees should submit “Identity Certificate” in original (ANNEXURE B) along with Standard Affidavit Annexure I.
    5. If the applicant is eligible for “ECNR” attach attested copy of supporting document (see COLUMN 15 of the INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES FOR FILLING UP THE APPLICATION FORM).
    6. If the applicant was repatriated at Government cost, enclose documents to show that the expenditure, if any, incurred by the Government of India on his/her repatriation has been fully refunded to the Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs.
    7. If the applicant was ever deported to India, give details of Emergency Certificate/Passport.
  2. When applying for reissue of a passport after 10 years, attach:
    1. Old passport in original with self-attested photocopy of its first four and last four pages, including ECR/ECNR page.
    2. Document mentioned at (1) (d), if applicable.
    3. Document mentioned at (1) (e), if the old passport did not have ECNR stamp or it was issued when the applicant was a minor.
    4. If there is any change in address, document mentioned at 1 (a).
    5. If the old passport does not contain spouse name, copy of marriage certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriage or affidavitas per specimen in Annexure `D’.
  3. When applying for a minor’s passport attach:
    1. A Declaration affirming the particulars furnished in the application about the minor child as per ‘Annexure-H (signed by both parents), Annexure “C” (Single parents who are separated but not formally divorced/Single parent of the child born out of wedlock), Annexure “G” (when passport is being applied for by single parent or legal guardian) . Annexure “I” (when a minor between 15-18 years of age applies for a full validity 10 year passport OR in case either parents who do not hold valid Indian passport while applying passport for their minor child), as the case may be.
    2. Attested photocopy of passport, if any, of both parents, applicable.
    3. Original passports of parents should be presented for verification of particulars.
    4. If one parent is resident abroad, a Sworn affidavit by the parent resident abroad attested by the Indian Mission along with affidavit from parent residing in India as well be submitted.
    5. For Adopted Children:In case of Adopted Children the following documents are to be furnished:..i) Valid adoption deed registered as per Indian laws..ii) In the case of Christians, Muslims and Parsis, a court order granting guardianship and allowing the child to be taken out of the Country.. iii) Copy of the guarantee executed before the Court concerned.
Imposition of penalties for suppression of information under Section 12(1) (B) of Passport Act, 1967 is as given below:
  1. I.Following marriage, remarriage or divorce:
    1. A woman applying for change of name/surname in existing passport due to marriage must furnish:
      1. Photocopy of the Husband’s passport, if any, and
      2. An attested copy of marriage certificate issued by Registrar of Marriage OR an affidavit from the husband and wife along with a joint photograph, (Specimen at Annexure D).
    2. Divorcees applying for change of name OR for deletion of spouse’s name in existing passport must furnish
      1. Certified copy of Divorce decree.
      2. Deed poll/sworn affidavit (ANNEXURE ‘E’)
    3. Re-married applicants applying for change of name/spouse’s name must furnish:
      1. Divorce deed/death certificate as the case may be in respect of first spouse, and
      2. Document as at (a) above relating to second marriage.
  2. In other circumstances for change of name, the applicant (both male and female) should furnish:
    1. Deed poll/sworn affidavit (ANNEXURE ‘E’):
    2. Paper cuttings of two leading daily newspapers in original (one daily newspaper should be of the area of applicant’s permanent and present address or nearby area).
  1. Question: I got my passport from Delhi. Now I have shifted to Bangalore. Should I change my address in the passport? …. If change is required, what are the documents required and how much time will it take?
    Ans: It is up to you to change the address. It is always better if your passport indicates your current address. For this purpose, you need to fill up form-II and submit it along with valid proof of your residential address at Passport Office of the area of where you reside
  2. Question: My Passport has been issued by one Passport Office. Can I apply for services in another Passport Office?
    Ans: Yes. You can apply for miscellaneous services at Passport Office where you are presently residing.
  3. Question: I don’t have ECNR stamp in my Passport. Can I get it on the basis of my provisional matriculation or above certificate issued by the University/Board concerned?
    Ans: We are no longer affixing ECNR stamp in passports. In fact it is not even printed in the new passport booklets. Currently, only ECR stamp is being put in passports if applicant is not eligible for ECNR. However, you are entitled to ECNR status if you possess qualification of Matriculation or above. Even you can get ECNR status on the basis of provisional matriculation certificate if the mark sheets of all semesters of your course are available with you.
  4. Question: I have downloaded the application form from your website. Can I fill it up & submit?
    Ans: Yes.
  5. Question: I have downloaded the application form for passport from the website. However in the column where specimen signatures of the applicant are required it says put the signatures also on the stickers option, which is not available on the net. What should I do in this case.
    Ans: In this case, you need to put your signatures only below column 19 of the application form.
  6. Question: Is Identity Certificate mandatory for State/Central Government/PSU employees?
    Ans: Yes. Identity Certificate (Annexure-"B") issued by the competent authority in prescribed Performa is a must for these employees for getting their passports, without police verification.
  7. Question: I am working in ICICI Bank? Am I required to furnish the Identity Certificate?
    Ans: Only those persons working in companies, which are owned by the State/Central Governments, need to submit “Identity Certificates”. Employees of Private Banks are not required to submit “Identity Certificates” for getting passports.
  8. Question: I got my passport 2 years ago. I got married recently. Should I include my spouse’s name in my passport? If so, what is the procedure?
    Ans: It is better to include your spouse’s name in your passport. For this, please file up Form No.II(EAP-II) form and submit it along with marriage certificate, photocopy of spouse’s passport (if she has one) and proof of stay (if the present address is different from the one in the passport). Note : The procedure is the same if one wants to include her husband’s name in the passport.
  9. Question: I have a one-month-old baby? Does the baby require a separate passport Or his/her name can be endorsed in one of the parents’ passport?
    Ans: Endorsement of child’s name in parents’ passports is not allowed anymore. As per the amended law, minors should have separate passports.
  10. Question: In case of a minor child passport, whose father is abroad, whether consent is to be obtained to apply for a passport? If so, what is the procedure?
    Ans: Yes. Consent of the spouse, who is abroad, is required for submitting the application. It should be in the form of a Sworn Affidavit duly attested by the Indian Embassy/Consulate abroad.
  11. Question: What is the difference between Re-issue and Renewal of a passport?
    Ans: Passports are Re-issued after the expiry of their 10-year validity period.If you had been issued a Short Validity Passport (i.e. a passport of validity less than 10 years) apply for renewal to extend the normal validity of the existing passport to 10 years. In the case of Re-issue of passport a normal fee of Rs.1000/- will be charged whereas for extending the validity (renewal) no fee is charged.
  12. Question: My passport expired 4 years ago. Can I renew it? What is the procedure for it?
    Ans: In such a case, you have to fill up Application Form No. I(EAP-I) form and submit it along with original/photocopy of your expired passport and proof of your residence/address. However, since the passport expired 4 years ago, fresh police verification will be required in your case.
  13. Question: I am a student staying away from my parents. Where do I apply for passport and what proof of residence shall I have to furnish?
    Ans: For instance, if you are a student staying in Rohtak (which falls under the jurisdiction of RPO, Chandigarh) and your parents are staying in Hissar which also falls under the jurisdiction of RPO Chandigarh , You can apply at RPO, Chandigarh. For this purpose, along with your form you have to provide four Personal Particulars forms. Please also indicate your hostel address/the place where you are staying in Rohtak as present address and your parent’s address as Permanent address. In case you are studying and staying in Bangalore , you can either apply to the Passport Office Bangalore or in the Passport Office in whose jurisdiction your parents’ address (permanent address) is located.e.g Delhi. In the later case , fill up an additional set of Personal particulars form giving the address in Bangalore. For proof of residence at your hostel/place of stay, either you should provide a letter from the Principal/Warden or proof of residence of the guardian with whom you are staying along with the guardianship affidavit. You should also provide proof of your parents address (i.e. permanent address).
  14. Question: What is the difference in procedure between applying in person and by Post?
    Ans: While you apply in person, two copies of all the documents duly self attested have to be handed over at the counter along with the originals, which will be returned after verification at the counter immediately. While applying by post, you have to submit two copies of all the documents duly attested by a Gazetted Officer bearing his name seal and address of his office.
  15. Question: I am a salaried person and Income tax is deducted from salary. What are the documents I need to submit for ECNR status?
    Ans: Form 16(a) for the last 3 years along with copies of acknowledgement of your returns.
  16. Question: I shifted to Delhi 7 months back from Bangalore. I have to apply for a passport. As per instructions, one should have stayed for atleast one year at a given address. Can I apply for a passport at Passport Office, Delhi? If so, please let me know the procedure.
    Ans: Yes. You can apply at Passport Office, Delhi. For this purpose, you have to submit proof of seven months’ stay in Delhi and also mention the previous address in the application form for which you are also required to submit 2 additional Personal Particulars forms along with the application.
  17. Question: I have to travel to the UK next week on a company assignment. I don’t have passport. Can I get a new passport under the Tatkal Scheme?
    Ans: Yes. You can apply under Tatkal scheme and pay the Tatkal fee of Rs. 1,500/1000 as the case may be, and a Verification Certificate (Annexure-F) or three documents as mentioned under Tatkal Category of Passport Information Booklet along with Standard Affidavit (Annexure-I).
  18. Question: What documents are required when there is a change in name on account of Divorce.
    Ans: (i) Divorce deed duly authenticated by Court and
    (ii) Deed Poll or Sworn Affidavit as per specimen in Annexure –D given in the Passport Information booklet attached to the application.
  19. Question: Is it mandatory to submit Birth Certificate in cases of those who are born on or after 26.01.1989.
    Ans: Yes, Birth Certificate issued by Municipal authorities only is acceptable for those born on or after 26.01.1989.
  20. Question: In a case of Muslim passport holder, whether entry of second wife name is allowed on passport.
    Ans: Yes. But the entry of first wife name will remain intact if divorce is not obtained.

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