INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OF PASSPORT APPLICATION FORM AND SUPPLEMENTARY FORM

CAUTION
A passport is issued under the Passports Act, 1967. It is an offence punishable with imprisonment or fine or both, to furnish false
information or suppress information, which attracts penal and other action under relevant provisions of Section 12 of the Passports
Act, 1967. Passport is a very valuable document. Hence, all holders are required to take due care that it does not get damaged,
mutilated or lost. Passports should not be sent out to any country by post/ courier.

Loss of passport should be immediately reported to the nearest Police Station and to the Passport Office or Indian Mission, if
abroad. Passport holder shall be responsible for misuse of passport, due to non-intimation of loss, to the concerned Passport
Office/Indian Mission. Passport is a government property and should be surrendered when demanded in writing by any Passport
Issuing Authority.

This booklet is an abridged version of all the important instructions. In case of any doubt please visit our website www.passportindia.gov.in

A. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS – Please read these instructions carefully before filling the application form
The Application Form consists of two forms, i.e., Passport Application Form and Supplementary Form. References for columns to be filled in
the Supplementary Form have been given in the Passport Application Form, which has to be filled only if they are applicable to you, else leave
them blank.
This Passport Application Form and Supplementary Form, issued by the Government of India, is machine-readable. It will be scanned by
Intelligent Character Recognition (ICR) enabled scanners. Incomplete or inappropriately-filled application form will not be accepted. Please
follow the instructions given below while filling the form.
 Use CAPITAL LETTERS only, throughout the application form, as shown in the image below –
Applicant's Given Name Applicant's Given Name
s h a s h i S H A S H I
Incorrect Correct
 Use standard fonts and avoid stylized writing.
 Use black or blue ball point pen only. Do NOT fill the application form with ink-pen or pencil.
 Write as clearly as possible. Use a pen with a thinnest possible tip.
 Put a cross ( ) in the boxes where you have to choose one or more options as your answer and leave the other option(s) blank. For
example, if your gender is male, put a cross in the box against male as shown in the image below -

 Do NOT put dots ( ), tick marks ( ), etc, in the boxes, to choose the appropriate option as your answer.
 Write clearly within the boxes without touching the boundaries. Try and write in the centre of the box, as shown in the image below–

Incorrect Correct
 Leave one box blank after each complete word, while filling up the boxes.
Father's Given Name Father's Given Name
D E V A N G J I G N E S H D E V A N G J I G N E S H
Incorrect Correct
 Do NOT write anything outside the given boxes. Adjust the information you need to fill, within the given number of boxes.
 Do NOT overwrite in case of a mistake. Just strikeout the character and continue to write in the next box.

Incorrect Correct
 Do NOT fold or smudge the application form.
 Do NOT write “NA” or “N/A” or “NOT APPLICABLE” in any boxes in the form to convey that the column is not relevant for your case. Leave
that column blank.
Particulars given in the application form will be printed in the passport booklet. Therefore, you must be careful in filling up the
Application Form and submit the form without mistakes. The applicant shall be held responsible for any mistake in the application
form submitted.

WHERE TO APPLY: Please see page 14 for details.

Depending on whether an application is for issue of fresh passport or re-issue of passport, Passport Office shall decide whether Police
Verification is required for issuance of Passport to you. In most cases of issue of fresh passport, pre-police verification would be required,
exception being Government servants on submission of ‘Identity Certificate’ as per Annexure ‘A’, or minors whose parent(s) hold valid
passport etc. The general rules, regulations and procedures pertaining to issue of passports as stipulated in Passports Act and Passports Rule
would apply. In most cases of re-issue, depending on records available in the Passport Office system, police verification would not be required
or only post police verification would be required, exceptions being re-issue of passport in lieu of lost passport or complete change of name.

Type of Application Type of Police Verification Dispatch of Passport

Police Verification is not Passport is expected to be dispatched on third working day excluding the date of
required submission of application.
Normal
Police Verification is required on Passport is expected to be dispatched on third working day excluding the date of
a Post-Passport Issuance basis submission of application - without waiting for the Police Verification Report.

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Type of Application Type of Police Verification Dispatch of Passport

Police Verification is required on Passport is expected to be dispatched within three working days of receipt of a
Pre-Passport Issuance basis “Recommendatory” Police Verification Report (PVR) from the Police Department.
This does not include date of receipt of “Recommendatory” PVR.
Police Verification is not Passport is expected to be dispatched within one working day excluding the date
required of submission of application.
Tatkaal
Police Verification is required on Passport is expected to be dispatched on third working day excluding the date of
a Post-Passport Issuance basis submission of application - without waiting for the Police Verification Report.

Note:
(i). In complex cases, such as adoption, application on behalf of a minor from single parent, major change in name, duplicate passport,
doubtful documentation, the processing time will be approximately 30 days excluding the date of submission of application.
Mandatory Pre Police Verification cases such as J&K and Nagaland subjects would also need additional processing time.
(ii). Issue of passport is subject to data check in the system and finding no adverse entry/ report.

B. COLUMN-WISE GUIDELINES FOR FILLING UP “PASSPORT APPLICATION FORM”

Photograph:
Photograph is NOT REQUIRED for applications submitted at Passport Seva Kendra (PSK), Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK).
For other applications i.e. the ones submitted at any other Collection Centre (i.e. District Passport Cell (DPC), Authorized Speed Post Centre
(SPC), or other Citizen Service Centre (CSC) e.g. Bangalore One, e-Seva, e-Sampark etc), following are the DOs and DON’Ts to be followed
while affixing the photograph:
Table 1: DOs and DON’Ts concerning Photograph to be submitted at DPC/SPC/CSC

DOs DON’Ts

 Paste ONLY ONE COLOUR photograph as per the  Do not paste black and white photographs
specifications given below  Dimensions of photograph should not be smaller than the box
 Paste your recent passport size photograph (4.5 cm length (i.e. 4.5 cm length x 3.5 cm width) provided in the application
x 3.5 cm width) in colour in the box meant for affixing the form
photograph  Photograph with dark background or in uniform, or with eyes
 Background of the photograph should be plain white hidden under coloured or dark glasses will not be accepted
and the dress should be in dark colour  Photograph in computer print will not be accepted
 Photograph should fit within the given box  Photograph is NOT to be signed
 Frontal view of the full face should be visible in the  Distracting shadows on the face or on the background should
photograph not be there
 Photograph should be printed on good quality photo paper  Eyes must not be covered by hair. Glares on eyeglasses
 Print of the photograph should be clear and with a should be avoided with a slight upward or downward tilt of the
continuous-tone quality head
 Expression of the face should be natural (no grinning,  Photograph should not be damaged, for example: torn,
frowning or raised eyebrows) creased, or marked
 Eyes must be open and both edges of face must be clearly  Head coverings are not permitted except for religious reasons,
visible but the facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead
 Head should be in the centre of the frame and both ears and both edges of the face must be clearly visible
should be visible  Photographs cut from group photographs are not acceptable

Signature/Thumb Impression:
a. This signature/thumb impression will be scanned and printed in the passport. Therefore, it must be kept strictly within the box, without
touching the boundaries.
b. Illiterate applicants should put left hand thumb impression instead of signature. Use right hand thumb in case the applicant’s left thumb is
permanently disfigured and unfit for use. Clearly mention under the signature box that right hand thumb impression has been put.
c. In case of minor applicants, this box should contain the minor’s signature or thumb impression as the case may be. Minor’s parents
should not put their signature or thumb impression in this box.
d. Use only blue/ black ball point pen for signature.

Column 1: Service Required

<Column 1.1: Applying for>
Put a cross against Fresh Passport if you have never held a passport. See the Section D “Table-2 – (I)” while applying for fresh passport for
the particular category you belong to and attach the self attested photocopies of documents, as given in “Table-3”. Attach appropriate
documents for Normal and Tatkaal Application for which you are applying.

<Column 1.2: If reissue, specify reason(s)>

Put a cross against Re-issue of Passport if you are applying for another passport in lieu of an existing passport for any of the following
reasons:
 Your passport has either expired or is about to expire. You can apply for a re-issue of passport up to 1 year before the expiry or within 3
years after the expiry of the existing passport without fresh police verification, provided there is clear police report with respect to your
previous passport and there is no adverse entry in the system.
 Your last passport expired more than three years ago.
 You want to change the personal particulars or other details specified in your current passport and get a booklet with changed details.
 Pages in the existing passport booklet are exhausted.
 Passport is lost.
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 Passport is damaged. The booklet may be damaged beyond recognition or damaged but recognizable (i.e. Passport number is readable,
name is legible and photograph is intact).
See the “Table-2 – (II)” while applying for re-issue of passport for the particular category you belong to and attach the concerned documents
needed as given in the same table. Attach appropriate documents for Normal and Tatkaal Application for which you are applying.
For re-issue of passport, details of latest held/existing/lost/damaged passport must be furnished in Column 6.1 of passport application form.

<Column 1.3: If change in existing personal particulars, specify reason(s)>

Put cross in the appropriate box due to which the change(s) is/ are required in the personal particulars.

<Column 1.4: Type of Application>

 Put a cross against the Tatkaal box, if you need the passport urgently under the Tatkaal scheme, else put a cross against the Normal box.
 For Tatkaal scheme refer Table 2: List of Applicant Categories and Documents column Document No. - Tatkaal Application
 The Passport Issuing Authority has the right to verify the authenticity of the Verification Certificate from the official who has issued it.
 Under Tatkaal scheme, no proof of urgency is required and Post police verification shall be done in ALL such cases.
 Fee for a Tatkaal scheme is higher than a normal application fee. For details on fees, see Section E.
 For certain categories, Tatkaal Application is not permitted. Refer “Table 2” – for list of categories who cannot apply under Tatkaal scheme.

<Column 1.5: Type of Passport Booklet>

Put a cross in the appropriate Box indicating if you need a 36 pages Booklet or a 60 pages Booklet. Fee for a 60 pages booklet is higher than
that of 36 pages booklet. For details on fees, see Section E.

<Column 1.6: Validity Required>

Minors less than 15 years of age must leave the “Validity Required” column blank. The validity of their passport will be restricted to five years
or till they attain the age of 18, whichever is earlier.
Minors between 15 to 18 years of age can apply either for a 10 year validity passport or they can apply for a passport which is valid till they
attain the age of 18 years.
Different fees are applicable depending upon which category they are applying for. For fee details, see Section E “Table-4”.

Column 2: Applicant Details

<Column 2.1: Applicant’s Given Name & Surname >
You must furnish your full name as you want it to appear on your passport. For instance, if you have filled in your surname as J A I N
and your given name as P I Y U S H K U M A R , the same will appear on your passport as:
Surname: JAIN
Given Name: PIYUSH KUMAR
Note:
 In case you do not use a surname - leave the "Surname" column blank and write your full name in "Applicant’s Given Name" column.
Some Embassies (Embassy of U.S.A., etc.) insist on surname for issue of visa. If you use a surname you must furnish the same here.
 No initials should be written and all initials (if any) in the applicant’s name should be expanded. For instance, for the name used above,
writing the Given Name as “P.K.JAIN” or “PIYUSH K JAIN” is not correct.
 No honorifics, titles such as Major, Doctor etc should be written.
 Surname could have two words like Roy Choudhary or Das Gupta.

<Column 2.2: Are you known by any other names (aliases)?>

 If you are known by any other name (alias), put a cross in the Yes box and provide the details in Column 1 of the Supplementary Form.
For example, if your name is Rajesh Bansal and your alias name is Raja, put a cross in the Yes box.
 If you are not known by any other name (alias), put a cross in the No box.

<Column 2.3: Have you ever changed your name?>

 If you have ever changed your name, put a cross in the Yes box and provide the details in Column 2 of the Supplementary Form. For
example, if you have changed your name from Vidhi Mehta to Aditi Mehta put a cross in the Yes box.
 This will be applicable to an applicant who has even marginally changed the name or a female who has changed her name or surname
after marriage. For example, if you have changed your name from Harvinder to Harjinder or Ritesh to Reetesh put a cross in the Yes box.
 If you have not changed your name ever, put a cross in the No box.

<Column 2.4: Date of Birth>

 Write your date of birth in the DD-MM-YYYY (date-month-year) format.
 You need to attach the documents for proof of your date of birth. Refer Section D “Table-3- Document No. 2” of the passport instruction
booklet for details.

<Column 2.5: Place of Birth>

 If you were born in India, write the place of birth (such as village or town or city), district, and the State or Union Territory in which the
place is located, under the respective headings.
 If you were born outside India, write the country in which the place is located. In this case, leave the Place of birth (village or town or
city), District and State/UT boxes blank.
 If you were born before the partition of India (i.e. before 15/08/1947), at a place that now lies in Pakistan or Bangladesh, write the place
of birth (such as village or town or city) and the country as “Undivided India”. In this case, leave the District and State/UT boxes blank.

<Column 2.6 & 2.7> Put a cross on appropriate box for ‘Gender’ and ‘Marital Status’

<Column 2.8: Citizenship of India by>

 Put a cross against the appropriate box to specify the basis of your citizenship, whether it is by birth or by descent (i.e. born to Indian
parent(s) outside India); by registration or naturalization (i.e. who have been granted citizenship by the Ministry of Home Affairs).
 Attach documents as mentioned in Section D “Case No. I (A) (1), Case No. I (A) (2), Case No. I (A) (3) in Table 2: List of Applicant
Categories and Documents to be submitted”.

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<Column 2.9, 2.10 & 2.11> Write your ‘PAN (if available)’, ‘Voter ID (if available)’ and put cross mark on your ‘‘Employment Type’

<Column 2.12> If employed in Government/Statutory Body/PSU, specify organization name

 If you are employed in a Government office or Statutory Body or Public Sector Undertaking, specify the name of the organization in the
boxes provided.
 Please see Section D of the passport instruction booklet “Case No. I (A) (6) in Table 2: List of Applicant Categories and Document to
be submitted with the application”.

<Column 2.13: Is either of your parent (in case of minor)/ spouse, a government servant?>
Put a cross in the appropriate box to specify if either of your parent (in case of minor)/ spouse is working in a government organization. For list
of documents to be attached, see Section D.

<Column 2.14: Educational Qualification> Put a cross in the appropriate box applicable to you

<Column 2.15 - Are you eligible for Non-ECR Category? >

In order to protect the interests of vulnerable sections of society such as children, illiterate workers etc., from being taken overseas and
exploited, office of Protector of Emigrants, Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs has placed certain categories of citizens in the Emigration Check
Required (ECR) category. Most citizens who are not in the working age or are not illiterate, or are well qualified educationally will fall in the
Non Emigration Check Required (Non-ECR) category. Indian citizens categorized as ECR, are required to get a clearance from the office of
Protector of Emigrants, Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs before leaving the country for employment purpose. For further clarification refer
website www.moia.gov.in
If you are in the ECR category, ECR status will be printed on your passport. If ECR is not printed on your passport, you would be deemed to
have been granted Non-ECR status. Non-ECR status will not be printed on your passport.
 Put a cross against Yes if you are eligible for Non Emigration Check Required (Non-ECR). An applicant will be eligible for non-ECR
status if the applicant falls in any one of the following categories and provides documentary proof thereof:
a) All holders of Diplomatic/Official passports
b) All Gazetted Government servants, their spouses and dependent children
c) All persons having educational qualification of matriculation (pass) and above
d) All persons above the age of 50 years
e) All children up to the age of 18 years wishing to obtain short validity passport. (For re-issue of passport, after they attain the age of
18 years, documents to prove their non-ECR category have to be submitted, else ECR stamping will be done)
f) All children between 15 and 18 years of age wishing to obtain full validity passport of 10 years have to submit documents to prove
their non-ECR category, else ECR stamping will be done.
g) Income-Tax payers (including Agricultural Income-Tax payees) in their individual capacity, their spouses and dependent children.
Following documents have to be submitted:
o Proof of assessment of income tax and actual payment of income tax for last one year; or
o Income Tax return statement (with income tax being paid by the applicant) for last one year that is stamped by income tax
authorities and a copy of the PAN card. Applicants submitting NIL income tax return statements are not eligible.
h) Persons possessing two years diploma from any institute recognized by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) or
State Council of Vocational Training (SCVT), or persons holding three years diploma/equivalent degree from institutions, such as
Polytechnics recognized by the Central/State Governments of India
i) Nurses possessing qualifications recognized under the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947
j) All professional degree holders, their spouses and dependent children. Examples of professional degree holders are Doctors
holding MBBS degree or equivalent degree in Ayurved or Homeopathy, accredited Journalists, Engineers, Chartered Accountants,
Cost Accountants, Lecturers, Teachers, Scientists, Advocates, etc.
k) All persons who have been staying abroad for more than three years (the period of three years may or may not be continuous) and
their spouses. For the purpose of verification, spouse name should be endorsed on each others passport.
l) Seamen who are in possession of Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC), or Sea Cadets and Deck Cadets -
(i). Who have passed the final examination of three years B.Sc. Nautical Sciences courses at T.S. Chanakya, Mumbai; and
(ii). Who have undergone three months pre-sea training at any of the Government approved training institutes, such as T.S.
Chanakya, T.S. Rehman, T.S. Jawahar, MTI (SCI) and NIPM, CHENNAI, after production of identity cards issued by the
Shipping Master at Mumbai/Kolkata/Chennai.
m) Persons holding Permanent Immigration visa or documents like Green Card, Permanent Residence Card etc.
 If you do not fall under any of the above mentioned categories (a – l), put a cross against No.

At present Emigration control is exercised by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, through Protector of Emigrants (POE) under the
Emigration Act, 1982. Emigration clearance is required for employment in the following countries (18 in total):
United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Malaysia, Libya, Jordan,
Yemen, Sudan, Brunei, Afghanistan, Indonesia, Syria, Lebanon, Thailand, and Iraq.
ECR passport holders taking up employment in the above mentioned countries require emigration clearance from the office of the Protector of
Emigrants (POE) before leaving India; otherwise, they will be stopped from traveling at the port of exit. For further clarification refer website
www.moia.gov.in

With effect from October 1, 2007 Government of India has abolished Emigration Check Required Suspension (ECRS). Therefore, ECR
passport holders traveling abroad for purpose other than employment, to any of the above mentioned 18 countries, will be allowed to leave the
country on production of valid passport, valid visa and return ticket at the immigration counters at international airport in India.
Note: A passport holder having employment visa in passport does not require clearance from POE when they go back after short visit to India.

<Column 2.16: Visible distinguishing mark>

Write details of visible distinguishing mark (if any) on your body, in the space provided, else leave the column blank. For example, if there is a
mole or birth mark on your forehead, write the details in the space provided.

<Column 2.17: Aadhaar Number>

Write your Aadhaar Number (if available) in the space provided.
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Column 3: Family Details
<Column 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 & 3.4> Write your family details as asked in the Passport Application Form
 You need to attach Court decree/order in respect of your legal guardian.
 If your spouse has a passport, write his/her name in Column 3.4 as written in the passport.

<Column 3.5: If applicant is minor, provide following details>

If you are applying for a passport of a minor (below 18 years of age), following details of valid passports (if any) held by BOTH OR EITHER
parent(s) or legal guardian must be furnished in the relevant column.
 Write the passport number of the minor’s parent(s) or legal guardian. If the minor’s parent(s) or legal guardian do not hold a
passport, but have applied for it, enter the file number.
Note: If either parent holds a valid passport with spouse name endorsed, passport will be issued to the minor without any police
verification. Original passport of parent(s) should be presented for the verification of particulars. If parent(s) hold a valid passport,
but spouse name is not endorsed, then they must get the spouse name added in their passport. For this they have to apply for a
reissue of passport and get the specified change in personal particulars. Processing of minor’s passport would be much faster if the
parents apply for endorsement of spouse name along with the minor’s passport application form.
 Write the nationality of the minor’s parent(s) or legal guardian if it is other than Indian.
If either parent does not hold a valid passport, passport will be issued to the minor only after police verification.
Please see Section D “Case No. I (B) in Table 2: List of Applicant Categories and Documents to be submitted with the application”.

Column 4: Present Residential Address Details (where applicant presently resides)

Please note that heavy penalty is applicable if the applicant provides false information or suppresses information regarding present residential
address details.
<Column 4.1: Residing Since>
Write the date (in the MM-YYYY format) since when you have been residing at your present address.
 If you have been residing at your present residential address for less than one year, you are required to furnish details of the
previous address (es) where you have resided along with the duration of residence in Column 3 of the Supplementary Form.
 If you are on a temporary visit to India, leave Column 4.2 blank, and fill Column 5 of the Supplementary Form.

Students staying away from their parents have the option of applying for a passport from their place of study. In such cases, a bonafide
certificate from the Principal/Director/Registrar/Dean of the educational institution is required to be submitted as proof of address. Please see
Section D of the passport instruction booklet “Case No. 17 in 1 (A) and Case No. 14 in 1 (B) in Table 2: List of Applicant Categories and
Documents to be submitted with the application”.

<Column 4.2 & 4.3> ‘House No. and Street Name’ and ‘Is permanent address same as present address?’ - Self Explanatory

Column 5: Emergency Contact Details - Self Explanatory

Column 6: Identity Certificate/Passport Details - Self Explanatory

<Column 6.1 & 6.2: ‘Have you ever held/hold any Identity Certificate?’ and ‘Have you ever applied for passport, but not issued?’> -
Self Explanatory

Column 7: Other Details

If a criminal case is pending against an applicant in any Court, applicant can apply for a passport subject to the condition that he/she encloses
a written permission granted by the court allowing the applicant to travel abroad. Normally a short validity passport valid for one year is issued,
subject to conditions if any, mentioned in the Court order as per GSR 570 (E) dated 25 August, 1993. For any clarification please visit our
website www.passportindia.gov.in

Column 8: Fee Details: Applicants submitting the application form at the Passport Seva Kendra are NOT required to fill the fee
details.
<Column 8.1: Fee amount in Rs>
Only applicants submitting forms at District Passport Cell (DPC) or Speed Post Centre (SPC) or Citizen Service Centre (CSC) like Bangalore-
1, E-Seva, E-Sampark etc., are required to fill the fee amount in Rupees. For fee details, see Section E.
Note:
 You can pay at a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)/ Passport Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) in cash only.
 If you are submitting your application at a District Passport Cell (DPC), you can pay only by demand draft.
 If you are submitting your application at a Speed Post Centre (SPC), you can pay in cash or by demand draft.
 If you are submitting your application at a Citizen Service Centre (CSC), you can pay in cash or credit/ debit card as applicable.

<Column 8.2: If paid by Demand Draft (DD), provide the following details>
If you are paying the fee by a Demand Draft (DD), write the DD Number, DD issue date, DD expiry date, name of the bank that has issued the
DD, and bank branch location, under the respective headings.
Note:
 Demand Draft should be in favor of “PAO-MEA” payable at the city where the RPO is located.
 Full name and date of birth of applicant must be written on the back side of the demand draft.

Column 9: Enclosures
Self-attested photocopies of documents that are attached as enclosures along with the passport application form must be listed in the blank
space provided. Please ensure that your signature does not cover any important detail. For list of documents to be attached, see Section D.

C. COLUMN-WISE GUIDELINES FOR FILLING UP “SUPPLEMENTARY FORM”

Column 1: Alias Name Details (if you are also known by any other names)
<Column 1.1 & 1.2> ‘Alias Name1, Given Name & Surname’ and ‘Alias Name2, Given Name & Surname’
 If you are also known by any alias name other than that mentioned in Column 2.1 of the Passport Application Form, write the
alias name in the given boxes.
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  For example, if your name is Rajesh Bansal and your alias name is Raja, write the given name in the boxes provided for Alias
Name1, Given Name. Leave the "Surname" column blank; if you do not use a surname in your alias name.
 Please follow the instructions as given in Column 2.1 of Section B for filling up details in this column.

Column 2: Previous Name Details (If you have ever changed your name)
<Column 2.1> ‘Previous Name1, Given Name & Surname’ and ‘Previous Name2, Given Name & Surname’
 If you have ever changed your name, write your earlier name in the given boxes. This will be applicable to an applicant who has
even marginally changed the name or a female who has changed her name or surname after marriage.
 For example, if you have changed your name from Vidhi Mehta to Aditi Mehta write the details in this column.
 Please follow the instructions as given in Column 2.1 of Section B for filling up details in this column.

Column 3: Previous Residence (Maximum two residences of longest period of stay)

<Column 3.1 & 3.2> Previous Residence 1 & Previous Residence 2
 Write the time period (in MM-YYYY format) for which you resided at the given address, in the From and To boxes.
 Write the complete postal address of your previous address, and the contact details if any.

Column 4, 5 & 6: ‘Permanent Residential Address (If it is different from present residential address)’, ‘Present Residential Address
(If you are on a temporary visit to India)’ and ‘Diplomatic/ Official Passport Details’

Column 7: Other Details - Please fill the details as specified in this column. Also attach the documentary proof along with it.

D. LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS

Applicants are required to attach self attested photocopies of all documents with the application form. In case of submission at Citizen Service
Centre (CSC) particularly at Bangalore-1, applicants are requested to attach attested photocopies (either gazetted official or notary) of all
documents with the application form. Original documents must also be produced at the counter, which will be returned after verification.
For fresh passport, normally an applicant is required to submit proof of address, proof of date of birth and documentary proof that the
applicant is eligible for Non-ECR category (previously ECNR). Refer Table 3, Document No. 1 and 2 for documents which have to be
submitted as proof of address and proof of date of birth. Refer Column 2.15 in Section B for applicants who are eligible for Non-ECR
category. Additional documentation is required for specific cases such as adoption, name change, any particular difference in documents,
tatkaal cases etc.
For re-issue of passport, an applicant is required to submit old Passport in original with self-attested photocopy of its first two and last two
pages, including ECR/Non-ECR page (previously ECNR) and the page of observation (if any), made by Passport Issuing Authority and validity
extension page, if any, in respect of short validity passport. Proof of address has to be submitted only if it is different from the old passport.

This Section has been divided into two sub-sections for documents which have to be submitted in different applicant cases:
<D.1> List of Categories of Applicants and Documents (document nos. is given here) to be submitted by them
<D.2> Overall List of Documents

<D.1: LIST OF CATEGORIES OF APPLICANTS AND DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED BY THEM>

In the given table, list of applicant categories along with their document numbers have been listed. “Document No.” is the reference given to
the document mentioned in Table-3 “Overall List of Documents”. For instance, Case I (A) 8 given in Table-2 refers to an applicant who is a
retired government official and wants to apply for a fresh passport under Tatkaal Scheme. He/she is required to submit the following
documents as given in Table-3:
1. Document No. 1: Proof of Current Address
2. Document No. 2: Proof of Date of Birth
3. Document No. 49: Standard Affidavit Annexure "E"
4. Document No. 10 or 41: Pension Payment Order or “Out of turn issuance of passport documents” The List of documents has
been given in Table-3, Refer Document No. 41.

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 Table 2: List of Applicant Categories and Documents to be submitted

CASE NO. PASSPORT SERVICES DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED

(I) Fresh Passport Document No. – Normal Application Document No. - Tatkaal Application
A Adult
1 Ordinary Case (Citizen of India by birth) 1, 2, 3 (if the applicant is eligible for Non ECR), 41 (if Post (i) 1, 2, 3 (if the applicant is eligible for Non ECR), 49
Police Verification is required) (ii) 41
2 Citizen of India by Descent (Born to Indian (i) 1, 2, 3 (if the applicant is eligible for Non ECR)
parent(s) outside India) (ii) 4 or 5 or 6

3 Citizen of India by Registration/ Naturalization 1, 2, 3 (if the applicant is eligible for Non ECR), 7
(Granted citizenship by MHA)
Cannot apply under Tatkaal Scheme
4 Applicants repatriated from abroad at Government 1, 2, 3 (if the applicant is eligible for Non ECR),
cost 5 (if available), 8, 9

5 Applicants deported to India/ Emergency 1, 2, 3 (if the applicant is eligible for Non ECR),
Certificate cases 5 (if available), 8 (if any), 9
6 Government/ Public Sector/ Statutory body (i) 1, 2 (i) 1, 2
employees (ii) 45 (if No Police Verification is required) or (ii) 45 (if No Police Verification is required) or
51 (if Post Police Verification is required) or 51 (if Post Police Verification is required) or
52 (if Pre Police Verification is required) 52 (if Pre Police Verification is required)
7 Dependent family members of Government/ Public (i) 1, 2, 3 (if the applicant is eligible for Non ECR) (i) 1, 2, 3 (if the applicant is eligible for Non ECR), 49
Sector/ Statutory body employees (For J&K (ii) 41 (if Post Police Verification is required), 45 (of (ii) 41 or 45 (of dependent)
children in age group 10-15 years are covered. dependent) and 49 (if No Police Verification is required)
For rest of India children in age group 18-21 are
covered)
8 Retired government officials 1, 2, 10 (if Post Police Verification is required) (i) 1, 2, 49
(ii) 10 or 41
9 Applicants having Diplomatic/ Official Passport (i) 1, 2 , 11 (12 if surrender certificate is not available) (i) 1, 2, 11 (12 if surrender certificate is not available), 49
and applying for ordinary Passport while in service (ii) 45 or 51 or 52 if applicant is Government/Public (ii) 45 or 51 or 52 if applicant is a Government/Public
Sector/Statutory body employee, 41 (if applicant is not a Sector/Statutory body employee
Government/Public Sector/Statutory body employee and if (iii) 41 if applicant is not a Government/Public
Post Police Verification is required) Sector/Statutory body employee
Note: In case the applicant submits "12", "2" is not required Note: In case the applicant submits "12", "2" is not
required
10 Dependent family members of Diplomatic/ Official 1, 2, 3 (if the applicant is eligible for Non ECR), 44, 41 (if Post (i) 1, 2, 3 (if the applicant is eligible for Non ECR), 44, 49
Passport holders who are not government Police Verification is required) (ii) 41
servants (For J&K Children in age group 10-15
years are covered)
11 Owner, partners and directors of Companies (i) 1, 2 (i) 1, 2, 49
which are members of CII, FICCI & ASSOCHAM. (ii) 49 if Post PV is required (ii) 41
12 Minor change in name 1 (in new name), 2 (in old name), 3 (if the applicant is eligible (i) 1 (in new name), 2 (in old name), 3 (if the applicant is
for Non ECR - Documents in old name are allowed ), 41 (if eligible for Non ECR - Documents in old name are
Post Police Verification is required) allowed ), 49
(ii) 41
13 Major change in name 1 (in new name), 2 (in old name), 3 (if the applicant is eligible
for Non ECR - Documents in old name are allowed ), 13, 56 Cannot apply under Tatkaal Scheme

14 Change/ Addition in surname due to marriage (i) 1, 2, 3 (if the applicant is eligible for Non ECR), 41 (if Post (i) 1, 2, 3 (if the applicant is eligible for Non ECR), 49
Police Verification is required) (ii) 41

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CASE NO. PASSPORT SERVICES DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED
(I) Fresh Passport Document No. – Normal Application Document No. - Tatkaal Application
15 Change in name in case of Government/ Public 1, 2, 15, 16, 41 ( if Post Police Verification is required) (i) 1, 2, 15, 16, 49
Sector/ Statutory body employees (ii) 41
16 Nagaland Residents 1, 2, 3 (if the applicant is eligible for Non ECR) Cannot apply under Tatkaal Scheme
Note: Additional PV required from Guwahati through MHA.
17 Naga origins residing outside Nagaland 1, 2, 3 (if the applicant is eligible for Non ECR)
Note: Additional PV required from centralized MHA office
18 Jammu and Kashmir Residents 1, 2, 3 (if the applicant is eligible for Non ECR) Cannot apply under Tatkaal Scheme
Note: Mandatory Pre Police Verification required
19 Jammu and Kashmir Residents staying outside 1, 2, 3 (if the applicant is eligible for Non ECR),41 ( if Post (i) 1, 2, 3 (if the applicant is eligible for Non ECR), 49
J&K for more than five years Police Verification is required) (ii) 41
(iii) Proof of registration / Migration certificate
20 Students staying away from their parent's current 1, 2, 3 (if the applicant is eligible for Non ECR), 17, 18,41 ( if (i) 1, 2, 3 (if the applicant is eligible for Non ECR), 17, 18,
residence Post Police Verification is required) 49
(ii) 41
21 Senior Citizens (For J&K: Men - 65+ years, 1, 2, 3 (if the applicant is eligible for Non ECR), 41 (if Post (i) 1, 2, 3 (if the applicant is eligible for Non ECR), 49
Women - 60+ years; For rest of India 65+ years) Police Verification is required) (ii) 41
B Minor
1 Either/ Both parent(s) hold a valid Passport with (i) 1 (of parents), 2, 24 (with spouse name endorsed) (i) 1 (of parents), 2, 24 (with spouse name endorsed)
spouse name endorsed (ii) 47 (one parent not given consent) or 48 (signed by both (ii) 47 (one parent not given consent) or 48 (signed by
parents) both parents)
2 Neither of the parent holds a valid Passport (i) 1 (of parents), 2, 41 (if Post Police Verification is required) (i) 1 (of parents), 2, 49
(ii) 47 (one parent not given consent) or 48 (signed by both (ii) 47 (one parent not given consent) or 48 (signed by
parents) both parents)
(iii) 41
3 Either/ Both parent(s) resident abroad (i) 1 (of parents or Legal Guardian if both parents are resident (i) 1 (of parents or Legal Guardian if both parents are
abroad), 2, 24 (with spouse name endorsed),48 resident abroad), 2, 24 (with spouse name endorsed),48
(ii) 47 (one parent not given consent) or 48 (signed by both (ii) 47 (one parent not given consent) or 48 (signed by
parents) both parents)

4 Minors who are between 15 and 18 years of age 1 (of parents), 2, 24 (if any - with spouse name endorsed), 41 (i) 1 (of parents), 2, 24 (if any - with spouse name
wishes to obtain a full validity Passport for 10 (if Post Police Verification is required) endorsed), 49
years (ii) 41
5 Children of Government/ Public Sector/ Statutory (i) 1 (of parents), 2 (i) 1 (of parents), 2, 24 (if any - with spouse name
body employees (ii) 47 (one parent not given consent) or 48 (signed by both endorsed), 49
parents) (ii) 47 (one parent not given consent) or 48 (signed by
(iii) 24 (if any - with spouse name endorsed) , 45 (of both parents)
dependent) and 49 in case No Police Verification is required (iii) 41 or 45 (of dependent)

6 Children adopted by Indian parents (i) 1 (of Adopter parents), 2, 20 or 55, 24 (if any - with spouse
name endorsed)
(ii) 47 (one parent not given consent) or 48 (signed by both
Cannot apply under Tatkaal Scheme
parents)

7 Children adopted by foreign parents 1 (of parents), 2, 20, 21, 22, 24

8 Parents are divorced (i) 1 (of the parent who has the custody of the child), 2, 23, 24
(if any)
(ii) 47 (one parent not given consent) or 48 (signed by both
parents)

CASE NO. PASSPORT SERVICES DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED

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(I) Fresh Passport Document No. – Normal Application Document No. - Tatkaal Application
9 Parents are separated but not divorced 1 (of the parent with whom the child is residing), 2, 24 (if any- Cannot apply under Tatkaal Scheme
with spouse name endorsed), 47
10 Single parent of the child born out of wedlock 1 (of parent), 2, 24 (if any),47 Cannot apply under Tatkaal Scheme
11 Children born through surrogacy (i)1 (of parent), 2,24(if any), 48, 41 (if Post Police Verification (i)1 (of parent), 2, 24(if any), 41 , 48, 49
is required) (ii) 53
(ii) 53
12 Applied by one parent/ guardian when consent of 1 (of parent), 2, 24 (if any- with spouse name endorsed ), 47 (i) 1 (of parent), 2, 24 (if any- with spouse name
one or both parents not possible endorsed ), 47, 49
(ii) 49 or 54
13 Applied by Legal Guardian 1 (of parents), 2, 24 (if any- with spouse name endorsed), 30, (i) 1 (of parents), 2, 24 (if any- with spouse name
48 (signed by legal guardian), 41 (if Post Police Verification is endorsed), 30, 48 (signed by legal guardian), 49
required) (ii) 41
14 Minors with single parent (One parent deceased) 1 (of parent), 2, 24 (if any), 25 (of deceased parent), 48 Cannot apply under Tatkaal Scheme
15 Minors from Nagaland (below 18 years) (i) 1 (of parents), 2, 24 (if any - with spouse name endorsed) Cannot apply under Tatkaal Scheme
(ii) 47 (one parent not given consent) or 48 (signed by both
parents)
Note: Additional PV required from Guwahati through MHA
16 Minors from Jammu and Kashmir (below 10 years (i) 1 (of parents), 2, 24 (if any - with spouse name endorsed), (i) 1 (of parents), 2, 24 (if any - with spouse name
for Tatkaal Application) 41 (if Post Police Verification is required) endorsed),49
(ii) 47 (one parent not given consent) or 48 (signed by both (ii) 47 (one parent not given consent) or 48 (signed by
parents) both parents)
(iii) 41
17 Minor students staying away from parents (i) 1 (of parents), 2, 17, 18, 24 (if any - with spouse name (i) 1 (of parents), 2, 17, 18, 24 (if any - with spouse name
endorsed), 41 (if Post Police Verification is required) endorsed), 49
(ii) 47 (one parent not given consent) or 48 (signed by both (ii) 47 (one parent not given consent) or 48 (signed by
parents) both parents)
(iii) 41
(II) Re-issue of Passport Document No. – Normal Application Document No. - Tatkaal Application
A Additional Booklet (Exhaustion of Visa pages) 1 (if address is different from old Passport), 5 1 ( if address is different from old Passport ), 5
B Expiry of old passport
1 Within the time period of one year before expiry 1 ( if address is different from old Passport ), 5 1 ( if address is different from old Passport ), 5
and three year after expiry of old Passport
2 After three years of expiry of old passport 1 ( if address is different from old Passport ), 5, 41 (if Post (i) 1, 5, 49
Police Verification is required) (ii) 41
3 Renewal of Short Validity Passport (SVP) 1 ( if address is different from old Passport ), 5, 26 Cannot apply under Tatkaal Scheme
4 Government/ Public Sector/ Statutory body 1 ( if address is different from old Passport ), 5, 51, 52 1 ( if address is different from old Passport ), 5, 51, 52
employees (Still serving)
5 Retired government official 1 ( if address is different from old Passport ), 5, 10 1 ( if address is different from old Passport ), 5, 10

6 Students going for higher studies abroad upto 2 1 ( if address is different from old Passport ), 5, 27 (i) 1 ( if address is different from old Passport ), 5, 27
years from expiry of Passport
C Damaged Passport (Passport number is readable, 1 ( if address is different from old Passport ), 2, 5, 50 1 ( if address is different from old Passport ), 2, 5,50
name is legible and Photo is intact)
D Lost/ Damaged beyond recognition/ Stolen 1, 2,28, 29 (if available),50
Passport Note: Other documents which have to be submitted are as Cannot apply under Tatkaal Scheme
per the case, as in the case of fresh Passport.
E Change in Particulars

1 A woman applying for change of name/ surname 5, 31 (if he has Passport) 5, 31 (if he has Passport)
in existing Passport due to marriage

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 2 Divorcees/ Separated applying for change of (i) 5 (i) 5
name OR for deletion of spouse’s name in existing (ii) if divorced, 32 or 33 (ii) if divorced, 32 or 33
Passport

CASE NO. PASSPORT SERVICES DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED

(II) Re-issue of Passport Document No. – Normal Application Document No. - Tatkaal Application
3 Re-married applicants applying for change of (i) 5, 31 (of present husband, if he has Passport) (i) 5, 31 (of present husband, if he has Passport)
name/ spouse’s name (ii) 25 or 33 (as the case may be in respect of first spouse) (ii) 25 or 33 (as the case may be in respect of first
spouse)
4 Change of name in other circumstances (minor 5 5
change in name- either male, female or
transgender i.e. spelling discrepancy between
Passport and documents which phonetically does
not result in total change in name)
5 Major change in name (cases different from minor 5, 13, 56
Cannot apply under Tatkaal Scheme
change case)
6 Change in name in case of Government/ Public 5,15, 16 5,15, 16
Sector/ Statutory body employees
7 Change in Sex 5, 34, 35 Cannot apply under Tatkaal Scheme
8 Change of Appearance 5, 36
9 Change/ Correction of DoB 2, 5
10 Change/ Correction of place of birth 5, 37 (if change in place of birth involves State change or
Country change), 38, 43
11 Change in Current Address 1 (changed address), 5 1 (changed address), 5
12 Change in Signature 5 Cannot apply under Tatkaal Scheme
13 Addition of Spouse Name 5 5

14 Change of Father/ Mother name 5, 6 (of father/mother with changed name - if available) or 39
Cannot apply under Tatkaal Scheme
or 40
15 ECR Deletion 1 ( if address is different from old Passport ), 3, 5 1 ( if address is different from old Passport ), 3, 5

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D.2 OVERALL LIST OF DOCUMENTS

In the following table, the complete list of documents and their document numbers have been given. “Document No.” is the reference given to
the document, which the applicant has to submit. Please refer Table 2: “List of Applicant Categories and Document to be submitted” and Table
3: “Overall List of Documents” for the documents which have to be submitted.

Table 3: Overall List of Documents

Document No. List of Documents

1. Proof of Present Address. For Proof of Address attach one of the following documents:
a. Water Bill
b. Telephone (landline or postpaid mobile bill)
c. Electricity bill
d. Income Tax Assessment Order
e. Election Commission Photo ID card
f. Gas connection bill
g. Certificate from Employer of reputed and widely known companies on letter head (Only public limited companies can
give address proof on company letter head along with seal. Computerised print-outs shall not be entertained)
h. 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)
i. Parent’s passport copy, in case of minors (First and last page)
j. Aadhaar Letter/ Card (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.)
k. Rent Agreement
l. Photo passbook of running Bank Account (Scheduled Public Sector Banks, Scheduled Private Sector Indian Banks
and Regional Rural Banks only)
Note:
(i) 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 place of stay
during previous one year in the Passport application form.
(ii) Any of the remaining documents containing address out of sixteen 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.
(iii) Furnishing of Aadhaar card will expedite processing of passport applications.
2. Proof of Date of Birth. For Proof of Date of Birth attach one of the following documents:
a. Birth Certificate issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths or the Municipal Corporation or any other prescribed
authority, whosoever has been empowered under the Registration of Birth and Deaths Act, 1969 to register the birth
of a child born in India;
Note:
The Birth Certificate should contain the name of child, name of father and mother, date of birth, place of birth, sex,
registration number and date of registration. If the Birth Certificate doesn’t contain the name of child, a declaration on
plain paper signed by parents, is required to be submitted specifying the name of the child.

b. Transfer/School leaving/Matriculation Certificate issued by the school last attended/recognised educational board
having the date of birth of the applicant;

c. Policy Bond issued by Public Life Insurance Corporations/Companies containing the date of birth of the holder of the
insurance policy.
d. Aadhaar Card/E-Aadhaar having the date of birth of the applicant;

e. Copy of an extract of the service record of the applicant (only in respect of Government servants) or the Pay Pension
Order (in respect of retired Government Servants), duly attested/certified by the officer/in-charge of the Administration
of the concerned Ministry/Department of the applicant, having his date of birth;
f. Driving license issued by the Transport Department of the concerned State Government, having the date of birth of
the applicant;
g. Election Photo Identity Card issued by the Election Commission of India containing the date of birth of the applicant;

h. PAN Card issued by the Income Tax Department having the date of birth of the applicant

i A declaration given by the Head of the Orphanage/Child Care Home on their official letter head of the organization
confirming the DOB of the applicant.

Note:
Documents mentioned in point ‘d’ to ‘h’ are acceptable as proof of Date of Birth only if it has the complete Date of Birth
of the applicant.
3. Documentary proof for any one of the Non-ECR (previously ECNR) categories, Refer Column 2.15 under Section-B
4. Birth Registration Certificate issued by Embassy/ High Commission/ Consulate of India

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 5. Old Passport in original with self-attested photocopy of its first two and last two pages, including ECR/Non-ECR page
(previously ECNR) and the page of observation (if any), made by Passport Issuing Authority and validity extension
page, if any, in respect of short validity passport
6. Passport of parents in original with self-attested photocopy of its first two and last two pages, including ECR/Non-ECR
page (previously ECNR) and the page of observation (if any), made by Passport Issuing Authority and validity
extension page, if any, in respect of short validity passport
7. Citizenship Certificate issued by Ministry of Home Affairs
8. Proof of refund of repatriation /deportation cost (if any) to Ministry of External Affairs
9. Original Emergency Certificate/Seizure Memo issued by Airport Immigration Authorities on applicant’s arrival in India
10. Pension Payment Order
11. Proof of surrender or cancellation of Diplomatic/official Passport
12. Cancelled Passport (if surrender certificate is not available), with a letter explaining why surrender certificate is not
available
13. Clippings of two local news papers or the Gazette notification of the concerned State Government, as the case may
be.

14. An attested copy of marriage certificate issued by Registrar of Marriage

Document No. List of Documents
15. Gazette Notification changing name in applicant’s department
16. Fresh ID Certificate in changed name
17. Student Identity Card issued by Government Recognized Educational Institutions, in respect of full time courses
18. Bonafide Letter from authorized signatory of college (On official letter head of UGC recognized College)
19. Copy of child’s (Age>18) Passport , who is staying abroad (with page having parent’s name)
20. Valid adoption deed with photo of the child duly attested by the Court (in the case of Christians, Muslims and Parsis, a
court decree/ order granting adoption/ guardianship and allowing the child to be taken out of the Country)

21. CARA No Objection Certificate

22. Copy of the guarantee executed before the Court concerned
23. Certified copy of the court order for custody of the child in favor of the applicant's parent
24. Attested photocopy of Passport of both or either parent
25. Death Certificate
26. Proof of documents which eliminate the cause of issuance of Short Validity Passport (SVP)
27. Proof of going abroad for studies like Copy of college admission letter or Copy of application submitted for visa or
Copy of bank loan paper etc
28. Police report in original
29. Self-attested photocopy of first two and last two pages, including ECR/Non-ECR page of old Passport
30. Court Decree/order in respect of legal guardian
31. Self attested photocopy of the spouse’s Passport
32. Court certified copy of Divorce decree
33. Self attested copy of Divorce certificate
34. Sworn affidavit regarding change of sex
35. Certification from hospital where he/she underwent sex change operation successfully
36. Recent photograph (required only in case of DPC/SPC/CSC applications). The photo should be most recent showing
the latest appearance. A notarised statement is required in case of request from Sikhs who want to change from
turban photo to clean shaven ones or the other way.
37. First class judicial magistrate/ Sub-divisional magistrate civil court order (if change in date of birth is more than 2
years/ in case of conflicting documents/ if change in place of birth involves change of State or Country) (In case
change of place of birth involves change of country, also attach Document No. 7)
38. Affidavit stating the reason for change in Place of Birth
39. Proof such as service record/ pension order/ property documents showing that parents had changed their name
40. If parents are deceased , such proof that they had changed their name during lifetime
41. Out of turn issuance of passport documents listed are as under:
Note: If an applicant of the age of 18 years and above applies for a passport and desires to obtain a passport on out of turn basis submit
Aadhaar Card/letter/e-Aadhaar containing the 12 digit Aadhaar number/28-digit Aadhaar Enrolment ID printed on Aadhaar Enrolment slip
issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), and any two of the documents listed below.
Document No. List of Documents
a. Electors Photo Identify Card (EPIC);
b. Service Photo Identity Card issued by State/Central Government, Public Sector Undertakings, local bodies or Public
Limited Companies;
c. Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Other Backward Class Certificate;

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 d. Arms Licenses;
e. Pension Documents such as ex-servicemen's Pension Book/Pension Payment order, ex-servicemen's
Widow/Dependent Certificates, Old Age Pension Order, Widow Pension Order;
f. Self-Passport (unrevoked and undamaged);
g. Permanent Account Number (PAN Card);
h. Bank/ Kisan/ Post Office Passbooks;
i. Student Photo ldentity Card issued by an Educational institution;
j. Driving License (valid and within the jurisdiction of State of submission of applicant);
k. Birth Certificate issued under the Registration of Births and death Act;
l. Ration Card;
Note: If an applicant below the age of 18 years applies for a passport and desires to obtain a passport on out of turn basis submit
Aadhaar Card/letter/e-Aadhaar containing the 12 digit Aadhaar number/28-digit Aadhaar Enrolment ID printed on Aadhaar Enrolment slip
issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), and any one of the documents listed below.
a. Student Photo ldentity Card issued by an Educational lnstitution;
b. Birth Certificate issued under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act;
c. Ration Card;
NOTE 3: All above documents are required to be produced in original along with self-attested copies.
42. Affidavit stating the reason for change in Date of Birth
43. Proof of Place of Birth
44. Photocopy of Diplomatic/ Official Passport
45. “Identity Certificate” in original as per Annexure ''A''
46. Verification Certificate as per the specimen as per Annexure ''B''
47. A Declaration affirming the particulars furnished in the application about the minor as per Annexure ''C” (one parent
not given consent).
48. A Declaration affirming the particulars furnished in the application about the minor as per: Annexure ''D''
49. Standard Affidavit as per Annexure ''E''
50. Affidavit stating how and where the Passport got lost/ damaged (Annexure ''F'')
51. No Objection Certificate (NOC) (as per Annexure ''G'')
52. Prior Intimation Letter (PI) (as per Annexure ''H'')
53. A Declaration affirming the particulars furnished in the application about the minor as per: Annexure ''I''
54. At least two public/school documents issued in the desired/ applied changed name to ascertain that the applicant has
actually changed his name.
55. A declaration on a plain paper confirming the adoption.
56. At least two public/school documents issued in the desired/ applied changed name to ascertain that the applicant has
actually changed his name.

E. FEE LIST
Details of fee to be paid along with the application form for various services are listed in the table below.
Payment of Fee:
(A) At Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)/ Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK): By Cash only
(B) At other collection centres:
 District Passport Cell (DPC): By Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favor of “PAO-MEA” payable at the city where the RPO is located.
 Speed Post Centre (SPC): By Cash or by Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favor of “PAO-MEA” payable at the city where the RPO is
located.
 Citizen Service Centre (CSC): By Cash or Credit/ Debit card as applicable.
Note: (i) Applicant name, date of birth and date of submission of the application must be mentioned behind the DD, (ii) Only applications for
fresh passports will be entertained at the collection centres, (iii) Penalty is to be paid in cash only.
Table 4: Fee List
Sr. No. Service Required Application Fee Additional Tatkaal Fee
1. Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport including additional
booklet due to exhaustion of visa pages (36 pages) of 10 years
Rs.1,500/- Rs.2,000/-
validity (including minors between 15 to 18 years of age, who
wish to get a 10 years full validity passport)
2. Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport including additional
booklet due to exhaustion of visa pages (60 pages) of 10 years
Rs.2,000/- Rs.2,000/-
validity (including minors between 15 to 18 years of age, who
wish to get a 10 years full validity passport)
3. Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport for Minors (below 18 years
of Age), of 5 years validity or till the minor attains the age of 18 Rs.1,000/- Rs.2,000/-
whichever is earlier (36 pages)
4. Replacement of Passport (36 pages) in lieu of lost, damaged or
stolen passport Rs.3,000/- Rs.2,000/-

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 5. Replacement of Passport (60 pages) in lieu of lost, damaged or
stolen passport Rs.3,500/- Rs.2,000/-

6. Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)

Rs.500/- NA
7. Replacement of Passport (36 pages) for deletion of ECR /
Change in personal particulars (10 year validity) Rs.1,500/- * Rs.2,000/-

8. Replacement of Passport (60 pages) for deletion of ECR /

Change in personal particulars (10 year validity) Rs.2,000/- * Rs.2,000/-

9. Replacement of Passport (36 pages) for deletion of ECR/

Change in personal particulars for Minors (below 18 years of
Rs.1000/- * Rs.2,000/-
Age), of 5 years validity or till the minor attains the age of 18
whichever is earlier.
*: Fresh passport booklet will be issued
Note:
1. Tatkaal fee is to be paid in addition to the application fee mentioned above.

F. WHERE TO APPLY
You can submit the filled-in Passport Application Form at the following locations:
 Any Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)/ Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) within the jurisdiction of your Passport Office
 District Passport Cell (DPC) of your district
 Select Speed Post Centre(s) (SPC) in your district
 Citizen Service Centre (CSC) if any, in your area
Note:
1. While PSKs offer all kinds of passport services, only fresh passport applications are accepted at DPCs/ SPCs and CSCs.
2. In order to locate the application submission centre please visit our website www.passportindia.gov.in

G. SPECIMEN OF AFFIDAVITS / DECLARATIONS

ANNEXURE ‘A’
ALL CENTRAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, EMPLOYEES OF STATUTORY BODIES AND
PUBLIC SECTOR UNDERTAKINGS, THEIR SPOUSE AND CHILDREN UPTO THE AGE OF 18 YEARS ARE REQUIRED TO PRODUCE
AN IDENTITY CERTIFICATE (STRIKE OUT OPTIONS THAT ARE NOT APPLICABLE)
(To be given in Duplicate on Original Stationery)
Certified that Shri/Smt/Miss …………. Son/Wife/Daughter of Shri …………………, who is an Indian national, is a temporary/permanent
employee of (office address) ……………. from (date) ……. and is at present holding the post of ……………….. Shri/Smt./Miss/Mst.
………………., who is also an Indian national, is/are a dependent family member(s) of Shri/Smt…………………………. and his/her identity is
certified. This Ministry/Department/Organization has no objection to his/her acquiring Indian Passport. I, the undersigned, am duly authorized
to sign this Identity Certificate. I have read the provisions of Section 6(2) of the Passports Act, 1967 and certify that these are not attracted in
case of this applicant. I recommend issue of an Indian Passport to him/her. It is certified that this organization is a Central/State
Government/Public Sector undertaking/Statutory body. The Identity Card Number of Shri/Smt/Miss
(employee)…………………………is…………………
Ref. No. & Date …………….. Name, Designation, address & Tel No.
Applicant’s
photo to
be
attested

ANNEXURE ‘C’
SPECIMEN DECLARATION BY APPLICANT’S PARENT OR GUARDIAN FOR ISSUE OF PASSPORT TO MINOR WHEN ONE PARENT
HAS NOT GIVEN CONSENT

(On plain paper)

I/We ……………………………………….. (name of the parent / guardian applying for passport) resident of
………………………………………………..solemnly declare and affirm as under :-

(I) That I/we am/are the mother/father/parents/guardians of ………………….(name of the minor child) who is minor and on whose
behalf I/we have made an application for his/her passport.

(II) Signature/consent of Shri/Smt……………………….(name of the father/mother) who is the father/mother/parents of the child has not
been obtained by me for the following one or more reasons:-

(a) The father/mother of the minor applicant is travelling abroad/is on sea/travelling in India and unable to file consent; or/and
(b) The father/mother is separated and no court case is pending before the court regarding divorce/marital dispute/custody of
the child; or/and
(c) The father/mother has deserted and the whereabouts are not known; or/and
(d) There is an ongoing court case for divorce/custody of the minor child and the court has not given any order prohibiting the
issue of passport without the consent of father/mother; or/and

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 (e) There is a court order for the custody of the minor child with a parent who is applying for the passport and consent of
other parent (who has visitation rights) is not available or he/she is refusing to give consent/the other parent is not availing
the visitation rights and his/her whereabouts are not known; or/and
(f) The parents are judicially separated and custody of the minor child has not been defined in the court’s decree; or/and
(g) The father/mother of……………………..(name of minor child) has deserted me after the conception/delivery.
That…………………(name of minor child) is exclusively under my care and custody since separation/delivery.

(III) That I/we only am/are taking care of ……………………….(name of the minor child) and he/she is exclusively in my/our physical
custody.

(IV) I/we also affirm that in the case of a court case arising due to issue of a passport to the minor child ……………..(name of the minor
child), I/we would be solely responsible for defending the case and not the Passport Issuing Authority.

Signature of the parent(s)/

Guardian(s) applying for the Passport
Place:

Date:

Name(s):…………………………………………………..
Aadhaar Card No……………………………….…..; or
Voter ID Card No……………………………………; or
Passport no…………………………………………..

ANNEXURE-‘D’

SPECIMEN DECLARATION BY APPLICANT’S PARENT(S) OR GUARDIAN FOR ISSUE OF PASSPORT TO MINOR

(On plain paper)

I/we, ……………………………...................... resident of ……………………………………hereby affirm that the particulars given below are
of …………………(name of the child), son/daughter of Shri …………………………..and Smt ……………………. of whom I/we am/are the
parents /guardian.
Particulars of minor child
Name :
Date of birth :
Place of birth :
2. The minor child mentioned above is a citizen of India.
3. I/We undertake the entire responsibility for his/her expenses.
4. I/we solemnly declare that he /she has not lost, surrendered or been deprived of his/her citizenship of India and that the information
given in respect of him/her in this application is true.
5. It is also certified that I/we am/are holding /not holding valid India passport(s).
Place:
Date
Signature of father Signature of mother Signature of legal guardian(s)
Passport No. ...............; or Passport No. …………..; or Passport no…………………; or
Aadhaar Card No….....; or Aadhaar Card No….....;or Aadhaar Card No….....; or
Voter ID Card No…...…; Voter ID Card No…...… Voter ID Card No…...…

ANNEXURE ‘E’
SPECIMEN DECLARATION OF THE APPLICANT ON A PLAIN PAPER

I, ……………………… (name), son/ daughter/ wife of Shri ……………………… residing at ……………………………..

Date of Birth ……………………… being an applicant for issue of passport, do hereby solemnly affirm and state the following:

1. That the names of my parents and spouse are as follows:

(i) Father :
(ii) Mother :
(iii) Wife/Husband :
2. That I am a continuous resident at the above mentioned address from……………………….
3. That I am a citizen of India by birth/descent/registration/naturalization and that I have neither acquired the citizenship of another
country nor have surrendered or been terminated/ deprived of my citizenship of India.
4. That I have not, at any time during the period of five years immediately preceding the date of this declaration, been convicted by any
court in India for any offence involving moral turpitude and sentenced in respect thereof to imprisonment for not less than two years.
5. That no proceedings in respect of any criminal offence alleged to have been committed by me are pending before any criminal court
in India.

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 6. That no warrant or summons for my appearance, and no warrant for my arrest, has been issued by a court under any law for the
time being in force, and that my departure from India has not been prohibited by order of any such court.
7. That I have never been repatriated from abroad back to India at the expense of Government of India/I was repatriated from abroad
back to India at the expense of Government of India, but reimbursed expenditure incurred in connection with such repatriation.
8. That I will not engage in activities prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of India.
9. That my departure from India will not be detrimental to the security of India.
10. That my presence outside India will not prejudice the friendly relations of India with any foreign country.
Place:
Date:
(Signature of applicant)

ANNEXURE ‘F’
SPECIMEN DECLARATION OF APPLICANT FOR OBTAINING A PASSPORT IN LIEU OF LOST/ DAMAGED PASSPORT

I…………………………. S/o, D/o, W/o Shri……………………… residing at …………………..solemnly affirm as follows:

1. State how and when the passport was lost/ damaged and when FIR was lodged at which Police Station and how many
passports were lost/ damaged earlier?
2. State whether you travelled on the lost/ damaged passport, if so state flight number and date and port of entry into India?
3. State whether you availed of any TR concessions/FTs allowance and if so details thereof?
4. State whether non-resident Indian and if resident abroad, the details of the residence as follows:
S. No. Name of the Country Length of residence Page Nos. of passport bearing
From…… to ……. departure and arrival stamps
1.
2.
3.

5. State whether the Passport had any objection by the PIA and if so the details thereof.
6. State whether you were deported at any time at the expenses of the Government and if so was the expenditure incurred
reimbursed to Government of India.
I further affirm that I will take utmost care of my passport if issued and the Government will be at liberty to take any legal action
under the Passports Act, 1967, if the lapse is repeated.
Date: …………………..
(Signature of applicant)

ANNEXURE ‘G’
MINISTRY/DEPARTMENT/OFFICE OF

Applicant’s
No………….. dated……………….
Photo

(No Objection Certificate issuing officer should attest the photograph of the applicant with his/her signature and rubber stamp in such a way
that half the signature and stamp appear on the photograph and half on the certificate.)
NO-OBJECTION CERTIFICATE
Shri/Smt/Miss……………………………s/o……………………………….,who is an Indian national, is employed in this office
as………………………….from……….......till date. This Ministry/Department/Office has no objection to his/ her obtaining a passport.
(Signature of Controlling/Administrative authority)
Telephone/Fax/email…………
Note:-
(a) The officer authorized to issue NOC should sign with name and stamp and must provide contact details for verification by Passport
Authority.
(b) NOC will be valid for six months from date of issue.

ANNEXURE ‘H’
PRIOR INTIMATION (PI) LETTER FROM THE GOVERNMENT/PSU/STATUTORY BODY EMPLOYEE TO HIS/HER ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICE FOR SUBMISSION OF PASSPORT APPLICATION FOR HIMSELF/HERSELF (ON PLAIN PAPER)

Place: ……….................
Date: .……….................
[To be addressed to the Controlling/Administrative Authority with full postal address] ......................................................................
......................................................................
...........................................PIN: ...................
Tel: ………….................................................
Fax: ..............................................................

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Email: ...........................................................
Subject: Prior Intimation for Submission of Passport Application.
Sir/Madam,
I hereby give prior intimation that I am applying for an ordinary Passport to Regional Passport Office, ………......................................................
This is for your kind information and record.

Yours faithfully,
Employer Signature: …………………………… Signature: ………………………………………………………..
Name: …………………………………………………………….
Employer Office Seal: …………………………. Date of Birth: .………………………………………………….
Designation: ……………………………………………………..
Name of Office Where Working: …..…………………………..
……………………………………………………………………..
Name of Organisation: ………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………..
Address of Present Office: ……………………………………..
……………………………………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………………..
Residential Address: …………………...…………………........
……………………………………………………………………..
……………………………………………………………………..

Note: The Prior Intimation Letter (under this Annexure) shall be accepted by the Passport Authority for processing the passport application if
the same bears the signature and seal of the employer of the applicant acknowledging its receipt .

ANNEXURE ‘I’
DECLARATION BY APPLICANT GENETIC PARENT(S) FOR ISSUE OF PASSPORT TO THE CHILD BORN THROUGH SURROGACY

(On Plain Paper)

I/we…………………………………………………………………………………..(name of the genetic parent(s) applying for passport of minor child)

solemnly declare and affirm the following:
1. That I/We am/are the genetic mother/father/parents of ………………………………… ………………………..(name of the minor child) who
was born through surrogacy, and who is a minor and on whose behalf I/We have made an application for his/her passport.

2. That I/we only am/are taking care of ……………………………………………. (name of the minor child) and he/she is exclusively in my/our
physical custody since his/her birth.
3. I/We also affirm that in the case of any complaint or any litigation (civil/criminal) arising due to issue of a passport to
……………………………………..(name of the minor child) born through surrogacy, I/We shall be solely responsible for defending the case
and not the Passport Issuing Authority.
Date:
Place:
Signature & Address of the Parent (s)/
Guardian(s) applying for the Passport

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