Documents Required For Background Verification For GEP
For the Global Entry Program (GEP) background verification for Indian citizens, you must submit a valid passport (original + self-attested copies of first/last pages), a current proof of address (Aadhaar, utility bill, etc.), a passport-size photograph, and the application fee.
Is applicant’s present personal particulars have changed in Passport and address different from that in the existing Passport?*
Option : Yes 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) and PAN Card.
List of Acceptable Documents 1. Water Bill 2. Telephone (landline or post paid mobile bill) 3. Electricity bill 4. Income Tax Assessment Order 5. Election Commission Photo ID card 6. Proof of Gas Connection 7. Certificate from Employer of reputed companies on letter head 8. Spouse’s passport copy (First and last page including family details mentioning applicant’s name as spouse of the passport holder), (provided the applicant’s present address matches the address mentioned in the spouse’s passport) 9. Parent’s passport copy, in case of minors(First and last page) 10. Aadhaar Card 11. Rent Agreement 12. Photo Passbook of running Bank Account (Scheduled Public Sector Banks, Scheduled Private Sector Indian Banks and Regional Rural Banks only)
Note: • Applicants are required to submit the proof of address of the present address only, irrespective of the date from which he/she has been residing at the given address. However, he/she is required to mention all the places of stay during previous one year (from the date of application filling) in the Passport application form. • Furnishing of Aadhaar card will expedite processing of passport applications. • Aadhaar letter/card or the e-Aadhaar (an electronically generated letter from the website of UIDAI), as the case may be, will be accepted as Proof of Address (POA) and Proof of Photo-Identity (POI) for availing passport related services. Acceptance of Aadhaar as PoA and PoI would be subject to successful validation with Aadhaar database. • (For Minor): For minor applicants, present address proof document in the name of parent(s) can be submitted. • (For Document No. 7): Only public limited companies can give address proof on company letter head along with seal. Computerised print-outs shall not be entertained. • Documents containing address out of 12 documents listed under Tatkaal application, could also be accepted as proof of residence if such documents have the same present residential address as given by the applicant in the Passport Application Form.
Option : No • 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). • 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.
