10/06/2023
List of documents required to apply for passport
1. Proof of Address
2. Proof of Date of Birth
3. Photo ID proof
4. Passport-size photographs
5. Previous passport
6. Other passport documents
Which documents are needed for a passport appointment?
Documents required for an Indian passport for a minor
Documents required for minors for re-issue of passport
Documents required for re-issue of passport
Here is the list of documents required for an Indian passport renewal.
Documents required for Tatkaal Passport
Here is the list of documents required for a Tatkaal passport in India.
Documents required for availing Diplomatic/Official passport
Frequently Asked Questions
List of documents required to apply for passport
The list of documents required for a passport varies for different passport categories. Here’s the list of documents required to apply for an 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. To obtain a passport for a minor in India, the following steps need to be followed.
First, visit the Passport Seva website and register as a new user.
Fill in the online passport application form for minors. Alternatively, you can download, print and fill out the passport application form manually.
Collect all the required documents for a minor's passport. 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
4. After that, get in touch with a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Regional Passport Office (RPO) near you.
5. Visit the PSK or RPO with the minor, along with all the necessary documents and the appointment confirmation letter.
6. Pay the applicable fees for the passport application. The fee for a minor's passport is generally lower than that of an adult passport.
7. After submitting the application and documents, you can track the status of the application online using the Passport Seva website.
8. Once the passport is issued, you can collect it from the PSK or RPO where the application was submitted.
It is important to note that both parents or legal guardians of the minor need to be present during the passport application process, and their consent is required for issuing the passport. In case one parent is not available, a notarised affidavit from the absent parent can be submitted along with the application. Also, the minor applicant's current proof of address should be submitted in the parents' name. If the parents have passports, it is recommended to bring originals and self-tested copies of the passports to the PSK.
Documents required for minors for re-issue of passport
Here is the list of documents required for minors for the re-issue of 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Tatkaal passport is a type of passport service provided by the Indian government for urgent and immediate travel needs. This service is offered to Indian citizens who require a passport urgently, such as for business or medical emergencies, or to students who need to travel abroad for studies.
The Tatkaal passport service is available both for new passport applications as well as for the re-issue of existing passports. The main advantage of the Tatkaal service is that the passport is issued within one to three working days, depending on the urgency of the requirement.
It is important to note that the Tatkaal passport service is more expensive than the regular passport service, and is only available for genuinely urgent cases. Additionally, the issuance of a Tatkaal passport is subject to certain conditions and the discretion of the passport authorities.
To apply for a Tatkaal passport, applicants must first fill out the passport application form and submit it online through the Passport Seva website. The applicant must then visit the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) along with all the necessary passport documents, including proof of urgency for the Tatkaal service, and pay the required fees.
Here is the list of documents required for a Tatkaal passport in India.
To apply for a Tatkaal passport in India, you will need to provide the following documents.
Proof of age (Birth Certificate, School Leaving Certificate, etc.).
Proof of address (Aadhaar card, Voter ID card, Electricity bill, etc.).
Proof of nationality (Birth Certificate, Voter ID card, etc.).
Self-attested copies of the first two and last two pages of your old passport (if any).
Annexure E (declaration of citizenship, family details and no criminal record).
Two passport-sized photographs (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm) with a white background.
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
