“How to Register Passport on the Passport Seva Website”
Step 1: Register on the Passport Seva Website
Step 2: Apply for a Passport
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- Login:
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- Go to the Passport Seva website and log in.
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- Login:
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- Choose Service Type:
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- Select the service you need:
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- New Passport
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- Reissue Passport
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- Diplomatic Passport
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- Official Passport
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- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
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- Identity Certificate
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- Select the service you need:
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- Choose Service Type:
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- Fill the Application Form:
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- Fill in the form online or download it to fill offline and then upload it.
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- Fill the Application Form:
Step 3: Submit the Form and Pay Fees
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- Upload Form:
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- If you filled the form offline, upload the filled form (XML file).
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- Upload Form:
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- Pay Fees:
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- Pay the applicable fee online via credit/debit card, net banking, or through a challan at the nearest State Bank of India (SBI) branch.
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- Pay Fees:
Step 4: Schedule an Appointment
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- Schedule Appointment:
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- After paying the fees, schedule an appointment at the nearest Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Regional Passport Office (RPO).
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- Schedule Appointment:
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- Select Date and Time:
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- Choose a convenient date and time for your appointment.
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- Select Date and Time:
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- Appointment Confirmation:
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- Confirm your appointment. You will receive an appointment number and confirmation via SMS or email. Print the appointment confirmation receipt.
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- Appointment Confirmation:
Step 5: Visit PSK/RPO
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- Visit the PSK/RPO:
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- On the appointment date, visit the PSK or RPO with the required original documents and their photocopies.
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- Visit the PSK/RPO:
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- Document Verification:
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- Your documents will be verified at the PSK/RPO.
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- Document Verification:
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- Biometric Data Collection:
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- Your photograph, fingerprints, and signature will be taken.
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- Biometric Data Collection:
Step 6: Track Your Application
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- Track Status:
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- You can track the status of your application on the Passport Seva website using your application reference number (ARN).
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- Track Status:
Required Documents
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- Age Proof: Aadhar Card, PAN card, Birth Certificate, or Voter ID.
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- Address Proof: Utility bill, Aadhar card, or rental agreement.
Passport Application Fees
Service Type | Fee (in Rs.) | Extra Fee for Tatkaal (in Rs.) |
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New passport (36 pages, 10 years) | 1,500 | 2,000 |
Re-issue passport (36 pages, 10 years) | 1,500 | 2,000 |
New passport (60 pages, 10 years) | 2,000 | 2,000 |
Re-issue passport (60 pages, 10 years) | 2,000 | 2,000 |
New passport for minors (under 18) | 1,000 | 2,000 |
Passport replacement (36 pages) | 3,000 | 2,000 |
Passport replacement (60 pages) | 3,500 | 2,000 |
Passport change (36 pages) | 1,500 | 2,000 |
Passport change (60 pages) | 2,000 | 2,000 |
Passport change for minors | 1,000 | 2,000 |
Eligibility
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- You must be an Indian citizen.