Category: Passport Services

Passport Fee Payment Questions and Answers [FAQs] To know the fee details for ordinary Passports, please click the “Fee Calculator” link on the Home page. No fee is required for Diplomatic/Official Passports. Check All Indian Passport Online Services Here How can I make the payment? What are the accepted methods of payment? Online Payment has […]

Passport Fee Calculator Online To calculate your Indian passport fee online, use the official Passport Seva Fee Calculator under the “Services”. Select your application type (Fresh/Re-issue), applicant age, service type (Normal/Tatkal), and booklet size to get an accurate fee. Check All Indian Passport Online Services Here Steps To Calculate Passport Fee Online: 1. Go to […]

How To Apply For Change of Name in Passport? To change your name in the Passport, you have to apply for “Re-issue” of Passport. To check the complete list of documents to be submitted along with the application form, please click on “Documents Advisor” link on Home page. Steps To Apply For Reissue Passport 1. […]

Passport Emigration Check Required [ECR] Questions and Answers [FAQs] Emigration Check Required (ECR) is a status on certain Indian passports for individuals, usually based on education level (below matriculation), who must obtain clearance from the Protector of Emigrants (POE) before traveling to 18 specific countries for employment. Check All Indian Passport Online Services Here I […]

Tatkaal Passport Questions and Answers [FAQs] Tatkaal Passport service in India enables faster processing and delivery of passports, typically within 1-3 working days, by skipping pre-police verification. It requires higher fees, specific eligibility, and submission of three documents (e.g., Aadhaar, PAN) for adults. Apply online via the Passport Seva Portal. Check All Indian Passport Online […]

Passport Validity Expired Questions and Answers [FAQs] An out-of-date or expired Indian passport can be renewed via the Passport Seva portal by selecting the “Re-issue of Passport” option. If expired for less than three years, no fresh police verification is required, but if it has been expired for more than 3 years, fresh police verification […]

Lost/ Damaged/ Stolen Passport Questions and Answers [FAQs] If your passport is lost, stolen, or damaged, immediately report it to the local police to obtain a report, then notify the nearest Indian Mission or Passport Office to initiate a re-issue, as “duplicate” passports are not issued. If traveling urgently, an Emergency Certificate (EC) may be […]

Minor Passport Questions and Answers [FAQs] Minor passports in India are issued to children under 18, typically with 5-year validity or until age 18, with 10-year validity options for ages 15-18. Check All Indian Passport Online Services Here Question-1: What is the definition of minor for issue of Passport? Answer:  Applicants less than 18 years […]

Check Passport Seva Appointment Availability Online Check Passport Seva appointment availability by visiting the official Passport Seva website, clicking “Check Appointment Availability,” and selecting the desired PSK or RPO. Check All Indian Passport Online Services Here Steps: • Go to the link provided below • Select Passport Office and Passport Seva Kendra • Check Appointment […]

How To Apply For Passport Background Verification For GEP? The process to apply for a Passport can seem daunting, but it’s actually quite straightforward. Here are the steps you need to follow: Check All Indian Passport Online Services Here Steps: • Online form Submission Abroad (If the applicant is NOT presently living in India) • […]