How to Apply for a Fresh Indian Passport

Register through the Passport Seva Online Portal.

• Login to the Passport Seva Online Portal with the registered Login ID.
• Click the “Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport” link.
• Fill in the required details in the form and submit.
• Click the “Pay and Schedule Appointment” link on the “View Saved/Submitted Applications” screen to schedule an appointment.
• Make the payment and print the application receipt containing the Application Reference Number (ARN)/Appointment Number.
• Visit the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)/Regional Passport Office (RPO) where an appointment has been booked, along with the original documents.

Documents Required for Fresh Indian Passport Application

Here are the documents required for a fresh Indian passport application in detail:

1. Proof of Identity: Any of the following documents can be submitted as proof of identity:
   • AADHAAR Card
   • PAN Card
   • Voter ID Card
   • Driving license
2. Proof of Address: Any of the following documents can be submitted as proof of address:
   • AADHAAR Card
   • Voter ID Card
   • Driving license
   • Utility bills (Water, Gas, Electricity bills)
3. Birth Certificate: A birth certificate is required as proof of the date of birth1.
4. Passport-sized Photographs: Two recent passport-sized photographs are required.
5. Self-attested copies of documents: Applicants are required to furnish original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies of the same to the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) for processing.
6. AADHAAR Card: An AADHAAR card is mandatory for passport applications1.
7. Police Clearance Certificate (PCC): A PCC is required if the applicant has stayed for more than one year in a foreign country.

Fee Structure

Sr. No.	Service Required	Application Fee	Additional Tatkaal Fee
1	Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport including additional booklet due to exhaustion of visa pages (36 pages) of 10 years validity.	Rs.1,500/-*	Rs.2,000/-*
2	Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport including additional booklet due to exhaustion of visa pages (60 pages) of 10 years validity.	Rs.2,000/-	Rs.2,000/-
3	Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport 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.1,000/-	Rs.2,000/-
4	Replacement of Passport (36 pages) in lieu of lost, damaged or stolen passport	Rs.3,000/-	Rs.2,000/-
5	Replacement of Passport (60 pages) in lieu of lost, damaged or stolen passport	Rs.3,500/-	Rs.2,000/-
6	Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)	Rs.500/-	NA
7	Replacement of Passport (36 pages) for deletion of ECR / Change in personal particulars (10 year validity)	Rs.1,500/-	Rs.2,000/-
8	Replacement of Passport (60 pages) for deletion of ECR / Change in personal particulars (10 year validity)	Rs.2,000/-	Rs.2,000/-
9	Replacement of Passport (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.1,000/-	Rs.2,000/-

Understanding the Importance of a passport.

Passports are essential documents for international travel. Here are some reasons it’s critical:

1. Identity Verification: A passport is an internationally recognized travel document that verifies its holder’s identity and nationality15. It typically includes a person’s name, place, date of birth, photo, signature, sex, nationality, or citizenship1.
2. Travel Requirement: A passport is the only acceptable document to enter any country in the world. You can’t check in at security checkpoints without a passport.
3. Safe Passage and Protection: Passports grant the bearer safe passage and protection in a foreign land. They allow individuals to cross international borders and enter foreign countries.
4. Convenience: Passports make traveling easier. For instance, if your passport expires within six months after a visit to another country and doesn’t allow entry to people with passports that expire in less than six months, you may be denied entry.
5. Job Opportunities: The benefits of getting a passport include easier visa applications, faster travel, and more job opportunities.