Last reviewed: 29 August 2026
Indian citizens applying online for passport services should use the official Passport Seva portal operated by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. The current portal provides registration, login, online application, payment and appointment-booking facilities.
Important: The Passport Seva portal has undergone a technical refresh. Old bookmarked portal2.passportindia.gov.in registration links may redirect or change. For reliability and security, start from the current official portal rather than an old deep link.
How to Register on Passport Seva
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Open the official Passport Seva website
Go to passportindia.gov.in. Check that the domain is correct before entering personal details.
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Select "Register"
Use the Register option shown on the current Passport Seva portal and enter the information requested by the registration form.
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Create your account and confirm your email
Complete the registration process and confirm the registered email address when prompted. Keep access to that email account because it is used for account-related communication.
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Login to Passport Seva
Sign in with your registered Login ID and password. The official portal currently advises users that passwords expire and must be reset periodically.
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Choose the passport service
From the dashboard, open Services and select Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport, as applicable.
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Complete and submit the application
Enter the required applicant, family, address, emergency-contact, previous-passport and other details shown by the portal. Review the information carefully before submission. After submission, an Application Reference Number (ARN) is generated.
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Pay the fee and book an appointment
Use the portal's Pay and Schedule Appointment facility. Prior payment of the applicable passport service fee is required for booking appointments at Passport Seva Kendras. Check the current fee before payment because passport application fees were revised with effect from 1 July 2026.
Passport Law in India
Passport issuance and related travel-document matters are principally governed by the Passports Act, 1967 and the Passports Rules, 1980, as amended. Section 3 of the Act requires a valid passport or travel document for departure from India, subject to the law and applicable exemptions.
The Passport Seva portal is the practical online service platform used for applications. Applicants should rely on the current portal instructions for required documents, fees, appointment rules and service-specific procedures because these operational requirements can change.
Before You Register
Use an email address and mobile number you can access, enter your name and date of birth exactly as supported by your documents, and avoid agents or unofficial websites that imitate Passport Seva. Always verify the website address before entering personal or payment information.
This page is an informational guide and is not an official Government of India website. Passport Seva/MEA instructions prevail if any procedure or fee changes.
