How to Apply a Passport in India

You can apply for a Passport either in Online or Offline. While both the process have same value, but in this article we will discuss about Online process.

Documents required

• Proof for date of birth and citizenship.
• A HR certificate on the letterhead, or a Bonafide Certificate from the School/College.
• Electricity bill, Gas connection bill, Telephone bill or Water bill in your name with a valid address proof.
• Bank account statement, Voter ID card.
• In case of a married person, one can attach spouse’s passport copy and in case of a bachelor, one can attach parent’s passport copy.

How to apply

• At first Register on Passport Seva Online portal (Click on Register)
• Login with created Id and Password on Passport Seva Online portal
• Click on "Apply for Background Verification for GEP"
• Fill the required information in the form and submit
• Click the "Pay and Schedule Appointment" link on the "View Saved/Submitted Applications" screen to schedule an appointment.
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• 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:

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

• Click the "Print Application Receipt" link to print the application receipt containing Application Reference Number (ARN)/Appointment Number.
• Visit the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)/Regional Passport Office (RPO) where appointment has been booked, along with original documents.