How to apply for Passport Online - step by step guideline

Ministry of External affairs has recently launched Passport Seva Kendras(PSK) which drastically simplified the overall procedure for obtaining passport. Citizens can now use the new system to obtain a passport within 3 days.

Fee Structure for Fresh Online  application and walk-in application in Normal and Tatkal Process....

S.No	Type of Service	Normal online Application Fee	Tatkal  online Application fee
1.	Fresh /Re-issue including additional booklet due to exhaustion of visa pages (36 pages) of 10 years validity (including minors between 15 to 18 years of age, who wish to get a 10 years full validity)	Rs.1500/-	Rs.2000/-
2.	Fresh /Re-issue of including additional booklet due to exhaustion of visa pages (60 pages) of 10 years validity (including minors between 15 to 18 years of age, whowish to get a 10 years full validity )	Rs.2000/-	Rs.2000/-
3.	Fresh /Re-issue of for Minors (below 18 years of Age), of 5 years validity or till the minor attains the age of 18 whichever is earlier (36 pages)	Rs.1000/-	Rs.2000/-
4.	Replacement of (36 pages) in lieu of lost, damaged or stolen	Rs.3000/-	Rs.2000/-
5.	Replacement of  (60 pages) in lieu of lost, damaged or stolen	Rs.3500/-	Rs.2000/-
6.	Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)	Rs.500/-	-NA-
7.	Replacement of (36 pages) for deletion of ECR /Change in personal particulars (10 year validity)	Rs.1500/-*	Rs.2000/-
8.	Replacement of Passports application  (60 pages) for deletion of ECR /Change in personal particulars (10 year validity)	Rs.2000/-*	Rs.2000/-
9.	Replacement of Passports application (36 pages) for deletion of ECR/Change in personal particulars for Minors (below 18 years of Age), of 5 years validity or till the minor attains the age of 18 whichever is earlier.	Rs.1000/-*	Rs.2000/-

* means fresh passports booklet will be issued.

Here is the step by step process to obtain a fresh passport :

There are two ways of applying for fresh passport.

1. Online form submission.
2. Procedure for submission at Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs)/Mini Passport Seva Kendras (Mini PSKs)

• Online Form Submission Procedure

For filling and submitting your application online,you need to be a registered user on the Passport Seva website. To create your user account for online form submission, Register now.

Step 1: Log into your Passport Seva user account. 

Step 2:Select the Apply Passport Online menu option in the left navigation menu.

Step 3: Fill in the required details in the form and submit the form online.

Step 4 (Optional): Upload the required documents using the Upload Document link on the Applicant Home Page. The documents to be uploaded must be self-attested (signed by the applicant) and must be in pdf format.

Step 5: You are required to be present at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)/Mini Passport Seva Kendra (Mini PSK) along with original documents for completion of the application submission process. Schedule an appointment with the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)/ Mini Passport Seva Kendra (Mini PSK) that comes under the jurisdiction of applicant residence.Online appointment is mandatory to walk into PSK for further processing.Only emergency/medical cases may go to PSK without appointment - service will be provided at the discretion of PSK in -charge. You will need to re-submit the application in case the form submission process at PSK is not completed within 3 month of submitting the application online. 

• Steps for form submission at Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)/Mini Passport Seva Kendra (Mini PSK) (Walk-in)

Step 1: Collect a token from the Token Issuance Counter after showing your filled passport application form and supporting documents along with the originals(original documents not to be attached with application). Step 2: Wait for your turn in the waiting area till the token number is displayed on the display board. Submit the token, filled application form and self-attested (signed by the applicant) photocopies of the supporting documents to the Citizen Service Executive (CSE) at the service counter displayed with your token number. Step 3: Complete activities at the counter, such as signing / thumb impression, the print out of the application form, getting your photograph and fingerprints captured, and making fee payment. Step 1: Collect a token from the Token Issuance Counter after showing your filled passport application form and supporting documents along with the originals(original documents not to be attached with application). Step 2: Wait for your turn in the waiting area till the token number is displayed on the display board. Submit the token, filled application form and self-attested (signed by the applicant) photocopies of the supporting documents to the Citizen Service Executive (CSE) at the service counter displayed with your token number. Step 3: Complete activities at the counter, such as signing / thumb impression, the print out of the application form, getting your photograph and fingerprints captured, and making fee payment. Note: Minor applicants below 4 years of age should carry a passport size photograph (on a white background) while visiting Passport Seva Kendra (PSK). In case you are paying the fee through Credit/ Debit card, only card of self or family member whose details have been mentioned in the passport application form are acceptable. Only Master and Visa Credit/ Debit cards are accepted (This service will be available soon). Step 4: Collect the fee acknowledgement receipt from the Citizen Service Executive (CSE) (after successful data entry) and go to the Verification counter, when Token number is displayed on the display-board for verification of your application with original documents.All original documents must be produced. Step 5: Go to the Granting counter, when Token number is displayed on display-board for further processing of your application. Step 6: Collect the print-out of the final status of your application (acknowledgement letter) at the exit gate.