Passport Seva

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List of documents required for an Indian passport

• Voter ID card

• Aadhaar card/E-Aadhaar

• PAN card

• Driving licence

• Birth certificate

• Ration card

• 10th standard marks card

• Bank passbook photo

List of documents required to apply for a new passport

The list of documents required for a passport varies for different passport categories. Here’s the list of documents required to apply for a fresh Indian passport. Note that this is not an exhaustive list and the documents required to apply for passport might vary on a case-by-case basis.

1. Proof of Address

The applicant has to submit proof of address. It is one of the mandatory passport application documents required for an Indian passport. You will need to submit a copy of any one of the following documents as proof of your address.

• Voter ID card

• Aadhaar card/E-Aadhaar

• Electricity bill

• Telephone bill

• Water bill

• Gas connection bill

• Bank account statement

• Income Tax Assessment Order

• Rent Agreement

2. Proof of Date of Birth

The applicant has to submit proof of date of birth with the application. It is another critical document. You will need to submit a copy of any one of the following.

• Birth certificate

• PAN card

• Aadhaar card/E-Aadhaar

• Driving licence

3. Photo ID proof

The passport applicant has to submit a photo ID proof with the application. You will need to submit a copy of any one of the following.

• Aadhaar card/E-Aadhaar

• PAN card

• Driving licence

• Voter ID card

4. Passport-size photographs

You will need to provide two recent passport-size photographs with a white background.

5. Previous passport

If you have an old passport, you need to submit it along with your application form.

6. Other passport documents

Additionally, there may be other passport documents required for an Indian passport depending on your specific situation. It is recommended to check the passport application guidelines on the official website of the Indian Passport Seva to ensure you have all the required documents.

Which documents are needed for a passport appointment?

The documents required for a passport appointment are the same as those mentioned in the above section.

Documents required for an Indian passport for a minor

In India, a minor is a person who is under the age of 18 years. Indian passports issued for minors either have a 5-year validity or up to the age the minor turns 18. Typically, documents for applying for a minor’s passport include the following.

• Birth certificate of the minor

• Proof of parents’ citizenship

• Proof of address

• A recent passport-size photograph of the minor

• Annexure ‘D’ (for both parents/guardians) and Annexure ‘C’ (for minors between 15 to 18 years of age)

• Any other document specified by the passport office

Documents required for minors for re-issue of passport

Here is the list of documents required for minors to re-issue passports in India.

Old Passport

The applicant needs to submit the original old passport with the application. It is recommended that parents should also carry their original passports and self-attested copies.

Self-attested copies:

The applicant also needs to submit a copy of the first and last two pages of the self-attested passport. In addition, remember to include the validity extension page, ECR/Non-ECR page and the observation page (if any). For minor applicants, parents can also attest the copies.

Proof of Address:

Acceptable documents for address include Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Utility Bill (electricity, water, gas), Telephone Bill, Bank Account Statement, Rent Agreement, or Letter from Employer are needed.

Other documents:

The list of documents required for reissuing a minor passport varies a little depending on the reason for reissue. Thus, depending on the reason for re-issuing your passport the applicant will have to submit a few additional documents.

Documents required for re-issue of passport

There are various reasons why someone might need to get a new passport (re-issue). Some of the main reasons are as follows.

• Change of address of the passport holder

• Exhaustion of pages in the passport booklet

• The validity of the passport is due to expire

• Validity has expired

• Renewal of Short Validity Passport (SVP)

• The passport has been lost/stolen

• Passport got damaged

• Change in any existing personal particulars like name etc.

Here is the list of documents required for an Indian passport renewal.

1. Old Passport: The applicant needs to submit the original old passport with the application. The old passport must be surrendered if it is damaged, expired or if it has less than one year of validity remaining. Along with the passport the applicant also has to submit a self-attested copy of the first and last two pages of the passport. Also include the ECR/Non-ECR page and the observation page (if any). If your passport is valid for a short period, remember to bring the extension page as well.

2. Proof of Address: Documents such as Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Utility Bill (electricity, water, gas), Telephone Bill, Bank Account Statement, Rent Agreement, or Letter from Employer are needed.

3. Proof of Date of Birth: The applicant needs to submit any one of the following documents as proof of date of birth: Birth Certificate, PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, School Leaving Certificate or Transfer Certificate.

4. Photographs: You need to submit two recent passport-size photographs. The photographs should have a white background and should not be older than 6 months.

5. Other documents: Based on the reason for re-issuing your passport the applicant will have to submit a few additional documents. In some cases, you may need to submit additional documents such as a marriage certificate, divorce decree, or name change affidavit. In case of a stolen or damaged passport, you will have to submit the original police report along with an affidavit stating how and where your earlier passport got stolen/lost/damaged.

Documents required for Tatkaal Passport

To apply for a Tatkaal passport in India, you will need to provide the following documents.

1. Proof of age (Birth Certificate, School Leaving Certificate, etc.).

2. Proof of address (Aadhaar card, Voter ID card, Electricity bill, etc.).

3. Proof of nationality (Birth Certificate, Voter ID card, etc.).

4. Self-attested copies of the first two and last two pages of your old passport (if any).

5. Annexure E (declaration of citizenship, family details and no criminal record).

6. Two passport-sized photographs (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm) with a white background.

7. Payment of the Tatkaal fee (which is higher than the normal fee).

In addition to the above passport documents, to apply for a passport under the Tatkal scheme you will need to provide any additional documents. Those over the age of 18 will need to submit any three of the documents specified in the List of Acceptable Documents. The list of acceptable documents by the passport authority of India includes the following.

• Aadhaar card

• PAN Card

• Student Photo Identity Card from a Recognised Educational Institution

• Birth Certificate issued by a government body

• Ration Card

• Last Issued Passport (if applicable)

• Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC)

• Valid Driving Licence

• Updated Bank Passbook, Post Office Passbook or Kisan Passbook

• Pension Documents

• Service Photo Identity Card from State or Central Government or a Public Sector Undertaking

The list of documents required for a passport may vary depending on the specific case.

Documents required for availing Diplomatic/Official passport

To obtain a Diplomatic/Official passport in India, the following documents are required.

1. Applicants official identity card is required for application submission.

2. Certificate by the Head of Office is needed. The format can be downloaded from the official passport website.

3. An Official Request Letter from the Forwarding Officer is required. The format for the same is available on passport seva portal.

4. If applicable, the applicant needs to submit a Political/PMO Clearance Certificate.

5. For Existing Passport or re-issue of diplomatic passport the applicant needs to submit the original Diplomatic/Official Passport for cancellation or original Surrender/Safe, or Original Cancellation Certificate.

6. In case the official is close to retiring (less than 6 months) from passport application date, the applicant needs to bring an official undertaking from the office.