Welcome To Passport Seva
The Passport Seva Project (PSP) is an online service started by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India to make passport-related work easier for people in India. It helps citizens apply for a passport and use related services in a simple way. It reduces the need to visit passport offices again and again while providing a clear, fast, and easy process for every indian.
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What is Passport Seva Project?
The Passport Seva Project (PSP) is a government service by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) that makes passport-related work easy and online. It allows users to apply for a passport, book appointments, track application status, and use other services, helping save time and reduce office visits.
Passport Seva Registration
To Register on the Passport Seva portal, please follow these steps:
- Visit https://passportindia.gov.in portal.
- On the homepage > Click Register button.
- For a normal passport: Select Passport Office.
- For a Diplomatic/Official passport: Select 'CPV Delhi'.
- Enter your name and email ID, then select Yes to use the email as login ID.
- Next, Enter a password and click the Sign Up button.
- Enter the OTP sent to your email Id and click Complete Sign Up.
How to Apply for a Fresh Passport?
To apply fresh passport on the Passport Seva portal, please follow these steps:
- Visit https://passportindia.gov.in portal & login to your account.
- Go to Services > Apply for Fresh Passport / Re-issue of Passport.
- Select the passport office and choose Fresh Passport, Normal, and 36/60 pages booklet.
- Enter your personal details such as (full name, gender, date and place of birth, marital status, etc.).
- Fill in your family, address details and select the nearest police station for verification.
- Next, enter your emergency contact details & complete all queries.
- Verify passport details and select proof of birth (PAN/Marksheet, etc.) & proof of address (Aadhaar card/Ration card, etc.).
- Review your application, tick Agree box and click Submit button.
- Pay the fee, book an appointment at the nearest PSK center, and carry the receipt on the appointment day.
Track Application Status
To check the passport application status:
- Visit the Passport Seva Portal: https://passportindia.gov.in
- On the homepage go to > Quick Links > Track Passport Application.
- Select Application Type (e.g., Passport, RTI, PPC).
- Enter your File Number and Date of Birth.
- Click on Track Application Status to view the current status.
Check Appointment Availability
To check appointment availability at your nearest Passport Seva Kendra, follow these steps:
- Go to the Passport Seva portal.
- Navigate to Quick Links > Check Appointment Availability.
- Select your nearest Passport Office and Passport Seva Kendra (PSK).
- Click Check Appointment Availability to see the appointment date, time, type, etc.
Passport Seva Fee Details
| Service | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| Fresh / Re-issue Passport (36 pages – Normal) | ₹1,500 |
| Fresh / Re-issue Passport (36 pages – Tatkaal) | ₹3,500 |
| Fresh / Re-issue Passport (60 pages – Normal) | ₹2,000 |
| Fresh / Re-issue Passport (60 pages – Tatkaal) | ₹4,000 |
| Minor Passport (36 pages – Normal) | ₹1,000 |
| Minor Passport (36 pages – Tatkaal) | ₹3,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
It is not advised to travel with your previous name. To change your name, you need to apply for a Passport Re-issue.
To change the address on your passport, you need to apply for a Passport Re-issue and update your address details. Check the Documents Advisor on the Passport Seva portal to see the required documents.
If you lose your passport, report it immediately to the nearest Police Station and the Passport Office (or Indian Mission if abroad). Then apply for a Passport Re-issue. You can check the required documents on the Documents Advisor on the Passport Seva portal.
To change your gender or your father’s/mother’s name, you need to apply for a Passport Re-issue and update the required personal details.
If you lose your passport, report it immediately to the nearest Police Station and the Passport Office (or Indian Mission if abroad). Then apply for a Passport Re-issue. You can check the required documents on the Documents Advisor on the Passport Seva portal.
The fee for applying for a fresh passport depends on the application type and booklet size. For a normal passport, the fee is ₹1,500 for a 36-page booklet and ₹2,000 for a 60-page booklet. For the Tatkaal passport, the fee is ₹3,500 for a 36-page booklet and ₹4,000 for a 60-page booklet. The exact fee can also be checked using the Fee Calculator on the Passport Seva portal.
Telephone Number: 011-20907480
Email Id: help-sancharsaathi@cdot.in
Director, AI & DIU: Naveen Jakhar, I.T.S. (DoT), Ministry of Communications, Govt. of India