What is passport- A Passport is an important travel document for those that are travelling abroad for education, business purposes, medical attendance, pilgrimage, tourism and family visits. This document is important travel documents especially used for identification for air travel. Details of name, date of birth, gender and place of birth are presented for ascertain identity of person in this document.
How to apply for passport online
You can online apply for passport through Passport Seva Online Portal.Click on Register Now. Fill all required details than click on Register below. After registration Login into Portal with Login Id and Password.
In next step Click on "Apply for Fresh Passport and Re issue of Passport" link given in sidebar.
Follow further instructions to apply for passport
- Apply for Fresh Passport and Re issue of Passport
- Click here to fill the application form online
- Select your state and district
- Fresh passport
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After these steps, fill all required Applicant Details in Form. All fields are very easy to fill. Successfully submission of the details then proceed to make payment.
What is the fee for passport (Indian passport renewal fees)
- For Fresh and Re-issue passport including additional booklet which has 36 pages the fee is Rs 1500/-
- Fees for Tatkal Passport (Emergency Passport) is 2000/-
- For Fresh and Re-issue passport including additional booklet which has 60 pages the fee is Rs 2000/-
- Fees for Tatkal Passport (Emergency Passport) is 2000/-
Fees is non-refundable
After making payment print the Application Receipt containing Application Reference Number, and Appointment Number. Then you have to visit to your Regional Passport Office on date specified on Application Receipt.
Carrying Printout of Application Receipt is not so necessary during your visit to Passport Office.
Only An SMS with your Appointment Details can be accepted as the proof of Appointment.
How can I renew my Indian passport online
To renew a passport online you have to follow the same instructions that are for new passport.
Click on "Apply for Fresh Passport and Re issue of Passport" link. Then the procedure is the same as you have been told above.
How long does a passport last for? (Validity of an Indian passport)
Validity of passport can be found on your Passport Book or on your Passport Card. Although, the passport has validity of 10 years, but In case, if the passport issued before the age of 16 years, the validity of the passport would be 5 years.
Thus, you can Apply Online for Passport right from home easily. Remember that, as you have been mentioned above that you have to visit Passport Office once. After this, the police will come to your home for verification.
