{"id":2410,"date":"2026-10-13T21:17:56","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T15:47:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tiwaripedia.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/13\/how-to-apply-for-passport-online-india\/"},"modified":"2026-10-13T21:18:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T15:48:11","slug":"how-to-apply-for-passport-online-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tiwaripedia.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/13\/how-to-apply-for-passport-online-india\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply for a Passport Online in India: Steps, Fees, Documents and Tatkal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Last updated: October 2026 \u00b7 3 min read<\/em><\/p>\n<p>You can apply for a new or renewed Indian passport online through the <b>Passport Seva<\/b> portal of the Ministry of External Affairs. India has also rolled out chip-enabled <b>e-passports<\/b> across passport offices.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiwaripedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/how-to-apply-for-passport-online-india.png\" alt=\"Infographic: How to Apply for a Passport Online in India: Steps, Fees, Documents and Tatkal\" class=\"wp-image-2409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tiwaripedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/how-to-apply-for-passport-online-india.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.tiwaripedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/how-to-apply-for-passport-online-india-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tiwaripedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/how-to-apply-for-passport-online-india-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.tiwaripedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/how-to-apply-for-passport-online-india-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption>How to Apply for a Passport Online in India: Steps, Fees, Documents and Tatkal \u2013 infographic by Tiwaripedia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Step-by-step process<\/h2>\n<ol><li>Register on passportindia.gov.in (or the mPassport Seva app).<\/li><li>Log in and choose &#8220;Apply for Fresh Passport\/Re-issue of Passport&#8221;.<\/li><li>Fill the form online and submit.<\/li><li>Pay the fee online and book an appointment at a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Post Office PSK.<\/li><li>Visit with original documents for verification, photo and fingerprints.<\/li><li>Police verification (pre- or post-issue as applicable).<\/li><li>Passport is printed and sent by Speed Post; track online.<\/li><\/ol>\n<h2>Passport fees (adults, 10-year validity)<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Type<\/th><th>Normal<\/th><th>Tatkal<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Fresh\/re-issue, 36 pages<\/td><td>\u20b91,500<\/td><td>\u20b93,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fresh\/re-issue, 60 pages<\/td><td>\u20b92,000<\/td><td>\u20b94,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minors (below 18), 36 pages, 5-year validity<\/td><td>\u20b91,000<\/td><td>\u20b93,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p><em>Fees as per the Passport Seva fee schedule; check the portal for the latest amounts before paying.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Documents required<\/h2>\n<ul><li><b>Proof of address:<\/b> Aadhaar, voter ID, utility bill, bank passbook, rent agreement.<\/li><li><b>Proof of date of birth:<\/b> birth certificate, school leaving certificate, PAN, Aadhaar or driving licence.<\/li><li><b>Old passport<\/b> for re-issue.<\/li><li>Annexures where applicable (for example, for minors or name change).<\/li><\/ul>\n<h2>Tatkal passport<\/h2>\n<p>Tatkal is for urgent needs. It costs more and usually needs fewer verification steps before issue. Passports can be dispatched within a few working days, subject to police verification rules.<\/p>\n<h2>Useful tips<\/h2>\n<ul><li>Use only the official portal; beware of fake sites charging extra.<\/li><li>Ensure name and date of birth match across documents.<\/li><li>Carry originals and self-attested copies to the PSK.<\/li><li>Keep your phone handy for police verification calls.<\/li><li>Use the mPassport Police app status updates.<\/li><\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>How long does it take to get a passport?<\/h3>\n<p>Normal passports typically arrive within 2-4 weeks after police verification; Tatkal can be faster.<\/p>\n<h3>What is an e-passport?<\/h3>\n<p>A passport with an embedded electronic chip storing biometric data, making it more secure and faster at immigration.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I apply for a passport without Aadhaar?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, other valid address and date-of-birth proofs are accepted.<\/p>\n<h2>Keep exploring<\/h2>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/index.php\/2026\/10\/13\/golden-triangle-tour-guide\/\">Golden Triangle tour guide<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/index.php\/2026\/10\/13\/best-places-to-visit-in-india-in-winter\/\">Best places to visit in winter<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/index.php\/2026\/10\/12\/cyber-safety-basics\/\">Cyber safety basics<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\/index.php\/category\/travel\/\">More Travel articles on Tiwaripedia<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<p><em>Facts are based on widely accepted official, scientific and historical sources at the time of writing. Spotted something that needs updating? <a href=\"\/index.php\/contact-us\/\">Let us know<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Step-by-step guide to apply for an Indian passport online on Passport Seva: registration, fees for normal and Tatkal, documents, appointment, police verification and e-passport.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2409,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"googlesitekit_rrm_CAow_YXIDA:productID":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tiwaripedia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2410"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tiwaripedia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tiwaripedia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tiwaripedia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tiwaripedia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2410"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.tiwaripedia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2410\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2419,"href":"https:\/\/www.tiwaripedia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2410\/revisions\/2419"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tiwaripedia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2409"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tiwaripedia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2410"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tiwaripedia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2410"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tiwaripedia.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2410"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}