HOW TO APPLY FOR PASSPORT

1. Register through the Passport Seva Online Portal. (Click on "Register Now" link on the Home Page)
2. Login to the Passport Seva Online Portal with the registered Login Id.
3. Click "Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport" link.
4. Fill in the required details in the form and submit.
5. Click the "Pay and Schedule Appointment" link on the "View Saved/Submitted Applications" screen to schedule an appointment.
   
   Online Payment has been made mandatory for booking appointments at all Passport Seva Kendras/Passport Offices.
   Online Payment can be made using any one of the following modes:

                    Credit/Debit Card (MasterCard and Visa)
                 Internet Banking (State Bank of India (SBI) and Associate Banks and Other Banks)
                 SBI Bank Challan

6.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.

7.Visit the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)/Regional Passport Office (RPO) where appointment has been booked, along with original documents.

Note:

• Only emergency/medical cases and preapproved categories may visit Passport Seva Kendra without appointment. Service will be provided at the discretion of Passport Seva Kendra in-charge/Passport Officer.
• In case of minor applicants (below 4 years of age), carry the recent passport size photograph (4.5 X 3.5 cm) with white background.
• Resubmission of application form is required, in case the applicant does not visit the Passport Seva Kendra within 90 days from the online form submission.

We hope this article has answered all your questions related to how to apply for passport. In case you have any doubt pertaining to this, you can drop down your query in the comment section below and we will get back to you at the earliest.