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.
I am travelling very soon. How can I get a Passport urgently? OR have to travel to the UK next week on a company assignment. I don’t have a Passport. Can I get a new Passport under the Tatkaal Scheme?
You can apply under the Tatkaal scheme, if you are eligible (To view the complete list of Non-ECR categories and the documents to be submitted, please click on “Documents Advisor” link on Home page.) you have to pay the additional Tatkaal fee of Rs. 2,000. If your age is 18 or above, you must submit three out of the thirteen documents from the List of Acceptable Documents. If your age is below 18 years, you must submit two out of the six documents from the List of Acceptable Documents. To check the complete list of documents to be submitted along with the application form, please click on “Documents Advisor” link on Home page.
Can I apply for a Passport under the Tatkaal scheme?
The final authority of the issuance of Passport under the Tatkaal scheme lies with the Passport Office. But, there is list of applicants who cannot apply for Passport under the Tatkaal scheme. To check the list of applicants who cannot apply under the Tatkaal scheme, please refer instruction booklet. Click Here to download Instruction Booklet.
I have submitted my Passport under the normal procedure, but now I need my Passport urgently. Can I convert my application to a Tatkaal application?
Generally, change from normal to tatkaal is not allowed. However, you may visit Passport Office concerned with proof of urgency.
Is Tatkaal Passport Process same as Normal Passport Process?
Under the Tatkaal scheme, an applicant needs to submit additional documents and additional fees along with his/her application form. Also, police verification will be done after the issuance of Passport. To check the list of additional documents, please click on “Documents Required” link on Home page and to check the fee structure, please click on “Fee Calculator” link on Home page.
