Can passport be done in post office?

As its latest initiative, the ministry has opened the registration or application of passports at local post offices. This means you can now register or apply for a passport at your nearest post office. India Post will offer this facility at many post offices across the nation.26-Jul-2021

What is the fee for passport?

Where we can apply for passport?

You need to visit Passport Seva Kendra/ Post Office Passport Seva Kendra to submit your passport application.

How many days it will to get passport?

(a) In its Citizens' Charter, Ministry is committed to issue a fresh passport in 'Normal' category within 30 working days [excluding Police Verification (PV)].10-Feb-2022

What all documents are required for passport?

Documents for Applying for a Fresh Indian Passport

Can we apply for passport online?

Login to the Passport Seva Online Portal with the registered Login Id. Click "Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport" link. Fill in the required details in the form and submit. Click the "Pay and Schedule Appointment" link on the "View Saved/Submitted Applications" screen to schedule an appointment.

Do I need to pay for passport appointment?

Payment of the passport processing fee is a prerequisite before an applicant will be able to receive a confirmed appointment schedule. An applicant's confirmed appointment schedule is non-transferrable.

How do I get early passport appointment?

Apply for passport.
Fill Passport form online.
Appointment Booking Process.
Submit an Application at PSK.
Check Application Status.

Can I apply passport walk in?

The DFA said walk-in applicants should be fully vaccinated, qualified to avail of the courtesy lane, and able to present core passport application requirements along with the following required documents: Senior citizens: senior citizen identification card (may be accompanied by one adult)15-Mar-2022

Can I get passport in 3 days?

How long will it take to get a Tatkaal passport? A: After successful application form submission, with final status as "Granted", you can expect your passport to be dispatched on third working day excluding the date of submission of application - without waiting for the Police Verification Report.

How long does it take to get a 2022 passport?

You will receive your passport within 30 to 45 days of submitting your passport application. Your passport will be delivered right to your front door. The normal passport time is 30 days from the date of application made by you as per the Ministry of External Affairs.08-Jun-2022

Can I get passport in a week?

Citizens will be granted a fresh passport under the normal category in a week if their applications are accompanied by three documents - copies of Aadhaar card, electoral photo identity card (EPIC) and PAN card - besides an affidavit in the format of Annexure-I (declaration of citizenship, family details and no 28-Jan-2016

Is birth certificate is necessary for passport?

A birth certificate is no longer mandatory to apply for a passport in India. In an attempt to simplify the procedure of passport application, the government has informed Parliament that other documents could be used as a proof of birth for obtaining a passport.24-Jul-2017

How many photographs are required for passport?

two

How many address proofs are required for passport?

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.

Is there available slot for passport appointment?

FOR SECURING A PASSPORT ONLINE APPOINTMENT This appointment and scheduling system allocates slots on a first come, first served basis. Limited slots are available per site and there is no guarantee that a slot will always be available for a user's first choice for an appointment schedule.5 days ago

What happens in a passport appointment?

At PSK, a paper token will be issued to you after checking of documents. Your application will be processed at Counter A followed by counters B and C. At all stages, please be alert and watch the token display screens to know the counter at which your application will be processed.

How can I speed up my passport?

Fill out your DS-82 application and collect your documents. Be sure to include the $60 expedite fee in addition to the normal application fee. See Passport Fees for more information. Clearly mark "EXPEDITE" on the outside of the envelope.

How many times we can take appointment for passport?

Appointment rescheduling/cancellation for an application are allowed up to three times only within a year of the first appointment date. Visit to a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)/Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK):10-May-2019

Who can get passport without appointment?

You don't have to worry about scheduling a passport appointment if you are a senior citizen, pregnant woman, solo parent, a minor (7 years old or younger), PWD, or OFW, since the DFA has a courtesy lane for you.