DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR INDIAN PASSPORT

For new passport the following documents are required,

·     New passport application form

·     Two passport size photographs

·     Address proof

·     Educational qualification certificates photocopy

·     Date of birth proof

·     Notary for tatkal (only for tatkal scheme)

·     An urgency letter for tatkal (only for tatkal scheme)

For Duplicate Passport

The documents required are as follows,

·     Duplicate passport application form which is same as new passport application

·     Two passport size photographs

·     The police certificate(FIR) and receipt

·     Address proof (old passport photocopy if available)

·     Educational qualification certificates photocopy

·     Date of birth proof

·     Notary for loss of passport(another notary is required if applying for tatkal)

·     An urgency letter for tatkal

For Renewal of Passport

For renewal of passport the following documents are required,

·     Passport renewal application form

·     Two passport size photographs

·     Old passport (if unable to submit should mention the reason)

·     Address proof

·     Educational qualification certificates photocopy

·     Date of birth proof

·     Notary for tatkal (only for tatkal scheme)

·     An urgency letter for tatkal (only for tatkal scheme)

For Indian Passport Processing Time would be as follows,

For fresh passport

For issuing a fresh passport it will take 6 – 8 weeks time. If applied under tatkal scheme it will take 1 – 2 weeks of time.

For Reissue

For reissue of Indian passport it will take 4 -6 weeks of time. If applied under tatkal scheme it will take around 1 – 2 weeks of time.