Important Links & Services
Passport Seva Registration
Create an account on the portal before applying for any service.
- Visit passportindia.gov.in and click Register.
- Select your Passport Office. For Diplomatic / Official passports, choose CPV Delhi.
- Enter your full name and email ID. Select Yes to use the email as your Login ID.
- Set a password and click Sign Up.
- Enter the OTP sent to your email and click Complete Sign Up.
How to Apply for a Fresh Passport
Have your documents scanned and ready before starting the application.
- Log in at passportindia.gov.in.
- Go to Services → Apply for Fresh Passport / Re-issue of Passport.
- Choose Fresh Passport, scheme Normal, and booklet size — 36 or 60 pages.
- Fill in your personal details: name, gender, date of birth, place of birth, marital status.
- Enter family details, residential address, and select the nearest police station.
- Add emergency contact details and complete the applicant questionnaire.
- Upload Proof of Birth (PAN / Marksheet) and Proof of Address (Aadhaar / Ration Card).
- Review, tick the Declaration checkbox, and click Submit.
- Pay the fee online, book a PSK appointment, and carry the receipt on the day.
Always carry original documents along with self-attested photocopies on the day of your PSK appointment. Missing originals may result in application rejection.
Track Application Status
Check your application status at any time — no login required.
- Go to passportindia.gov.in → Quick Links → Track Passport Application.
- Select the Application Type (Passport, PCC, RTI, etc.).
- Enter your File Number and Date of Birth.
- Click Track Application Status to see the current stage.
Check Appointment Availability
Before booking your visit, confirm slot availability at your nearest PSK.
- Go to Quick Links → Check Appointment Availability.
- Select your Passport Office and preferred PSK centre.
- Click Check Availability to see dates, time slots, and types.
Apply for a Passport Re-issue via the portal. It is not advisable to travel on a passport with your previous name, as it can cause immigration issues.
Apply for a Passport Re-issue and update your address in the form. Use the Documents Advisor on the portal to confirm required documents.
File a complaint at the nearest Police Station and notify the Passport Office immediately. Then apply for a Passport Re-issue on the portal.
Apply for a Passport Re-issue and update the relevant personal details. Supporting legal documents will be required.
Normal: Rs.1,500 (36-page) · Rs.2,000 (60-page)
Tatkaal: Rs.3,500 (36-page) · Rs.4,000 (60-page)
Use the Fee Calculator for exact amounts.
Normal scheme: 30–45 working days after police verification.
Tatkaal scheme: 7–14 working days. Timelines vary by application volume and verification status.