If you want to apply for a passport in India, you can apply online to avoid spending of time and energy to collect and fill Passport Application form.
If you want to use online facility to apply for a passport read the complete guide to apply for a Passport online. Online application for passport can be submitted through www.passportindia.gov.in. Before starting the process to apply passport online, please keep all the documents handy. To apply for passport through the website you have to register as a new user. The process involved in applying for a new passport is explained here.
What are the steps to apply for a Passport online?
Step 1. Visit the Passport Seva Online Portal
Step 2. Register through the Passport Seva Online Portal. Hit on Register now button on the home page.
Step 3. Logon to Passport Seva Online Portal with the Registered Login ID
Step 4. Hit on "Apply for Fresh Passport / Reissue of Passport" Link. If you ever held a passport you must chose the reissue link only.
Step 5. Fill in the required details in the form accurately and submit
Step 6. Click the "Pay and Schedule Appointment" link on the "view saved /submitted applications" screen to schedule an appointment
Online Payment
Online Payment has been paid mandatory for booking appointment at all passport seva kendras / Passport offices. Online payment can me made by using any one of the of the following methods:
- Credit / Debit Card (Master Card / Visa)
- Internet Banking of SBI and associated Banks
- State Bank of India Bank Challan
Step 7. Click "the Print application receipt" to print application receipt containing Application Reference Number (ARN) / Appointment Number
Step 8. On the day of appointment visit the Passport office where appointment has been booked along with original documents.
Step 1. Download the e-Form through the "Download e-Form" link available on the Home Page.
Step 2. Fill the downloaded e-Form and click the Validate and Save button in it. This will generate an XML file, which will be required later for uploading in the system.
Step 3. Register through the Passport Seva Online Portal. (Hit on "Register Now" link on the Home Page).
Step 4. Login to the Passport Seva Online Portal with the registered Login Id.
Step 5. Upload the XML file (generated in Step 2) through the "Upload e-Form" link.Do not upload the PDF form at this stage as only XML file is accepted by the system.
Step 6. Click the "Pay and Schedule Appointment" link on the "View Saved/Submitted Applications" screen to schedule an appointment.
Online Payment
Online Payment has been paid mandatory for booking appointment at all passport seva kendras / Passport offices. Online payment can me made by using any one of the of the following methods:
- Credit / Debit Card (Master Card / Visa)
- Internet Banking of SBI and associated Banks
- State Bank of India Bank Challan
Step 7. Click the "Print Application Receipt" link to print the application receipt containing Application Reference Number (ARN)/Appointment Number.
Step 8. Visit the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)/Regional Passport Office (RPO) where appointment has been booked, along with original documents.
Note:
1. For emergency/medical cases and pre-approved categories may
visit Passport Seva Kendra without appointment. Service will be
provided at the discretion of Passport Seva Kendra
in-charge/Passport Officer.
2. In case of minor applicants (below 4 years of age), carry the recent passport size photograph (4.5 X 3.5 cm) with white background.
3. Resubmission of application form is required, in case the applicant does not visit the Passport Seva Kendra within 90 days from the online form submission.
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