Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India Indian Passport Application Form 2025 Short Details INDIATESTRESULT |
Fees (Normal Application) - Fresh / Reissue (36 pages): ₹1,500
- 60 pages: ₹2,000
- Minor (36 pages): ₹1,000
- Processing Time : 7–21 working days (post-police verification)
| Fees (Tatkaal Application) - 36 pages: ₹3,500
- 60 pages: ₹4,000
- Minor: ₹3,000
- Processing Time : 1–3 working days (after approval)
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Category | Details |
Types of Passports | - Ordinary Passport (Blue)
- Diplomatic Passport (Maroon)
- Official Passport (White)
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Eligibility | Indian citizen – Valid address proof – Not barred by law or court |
Age Categories | - Minor: Below 18 years
- Adult: 18 years and above
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Application Modes | - Online (preferred)
- Through Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)
- Passport Laghu Kendras
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Documents Required | - Proof of Identity (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, etc.)
- Proof of Address (Electricity bill, Aadhaar, etc.)
- Date of Birth Proof (Birth certificate, 10th certificate)
- Passport-size photos (if applying offline)
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Police Verification | Required for normal application (post-appointment) May be pre- or post-issuance |
Tatkaal Scheme | Yes, available for urgent processing with higher fee and extra verification |
Payment Modes | - Credit/Debit Card
- Net Banking
- SBI Challan (offline)
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Passport Validity | Adult: 10 years Minor: 5 years or till age 18 (whichever is earlier) |
Tracking Application | Available online via Passport Seva Portal or SMS |
Helpline | 1800-258-1800 (Toll-free) Available 8 AM – 10 PM all days |
How to Apply (Steps) : 1. Register on Passport Seva Portal 2. Fill the online application form 3. Pay the fee 4. Schedule an appointment at PSK 5. Visit PSK with documents 6. Complete biometrics & verification Also Check Out Apply Online PAN Card Registration, Correction and Other Service 2025 |
Some Useful Important Links |
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Check Passport Appointment Availability | |
Check Passport Fees | |
Check Application Status | |
Official Website | |
