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:
Steps:
• Online form Submission Abroad (If the applicant is NOT presently living in India)
• Register through the Global Passport Seva Online Portal (www.embassy.passportindia.gov.in) (Choose your country of residence and click on “Register” link on the Home Page.
• In case your country of residence is not visible in the Global Passport Seva Online Portal, you will have to apply for background check in India i.e. follow Online Form Submission India process.)
• Login to the Global Passport Seva Online Portal with the Login ID created in Step 1.
• Click “Apply for Background Verification for GEP” link.
• Fill in the required details in the application form and submit.
• Click the “Print Application Form” link to print the application details containing Application Reference Number (ARN) and other details.
• Check the Indian Embassy/Consulate website to know about the overall background check application submission process for Global Entry Program (GEP).
• Visit the Embassy/Consulate office or Outsourced Service Provider (OSP) (as per the application submission process of Embassy/Consulate), along with the applicable fee of USD 25 and required original documents.
• Online Form Submission ( Applicant presently living in India )
• Register through the Passport Seva Online Portal. (Click on “Register” link on the Home Page).
• Login to the Passport Seva Online Portal with the Login ID created in Step 1
• Click “Apply for Background Verification for GEP” 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.
Online Payment For Booking Appointments
Online Payment has been made mandatory for booking appointments at all PSK/POPSK/PO. Online Payment can be made using any one of the following modes:
• Credit/Debit Card (MasterCard, Visa and RuPay)
• Internet Banking (State Bank of India (SBI) Associate Banks and Other Banks)
• UPI
Click the “Print Application Receipt” link to print the application receipt containing Application Reference Number (ARN)/Appointment Number.
Note:
Carrying printout of Application Receipt is no longer required. An SMS with your appointment details is also accepted as proof of appointment during your visit to Passport Office. Visit the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)/Regional Passport Office (RPO) where appointment has been booked, along with original documents.
Documents Required For Background Verification For GEP
List of Documents Required for Background Verification for GEP
• Old passport in original with self-attested photocopy of its first two and last two pages including ECR/Non-ECR page and page of observation (if any).
• Proof Of Present Residential Address
• PAN Card.
Note:
Applicants are advised to visit their jurisdictional Passport office’s home page under Passport Office Page to know about additional documents required, if any. The list of documents provided in the table above is indicative. The decision of APO/RPO shall be considered final.
