Are you planning to travel abroad, then you must know that you need a passport to travel outside the country. Nowadays, a passport is an essential document for not only travel purposes but for other official work as well. So, you must have a passport, and applying for it online is fairly simple. You may also submit your application from the comfort of your own home.
To make traveling easier for Indian citizens, the government has attempted to simplify applying for a passport. Below is the information about how to apply online.
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Here are the steps in detail
– Visit the passport service website and click the “New User Register Now” button.
– Make sure to pick “Passport Office”. you must choose the closest office from the drop-down menu.
– Fill out the online form. Create login credentials containing some password retrieval questions.
– Following this, you must log in to the passport service website. You must visit its official website and click “Apply”.
– Existing users may log in using their login credentials, while first-time users must go through the registration process as outlined above.
– Once you have logged in, choose one of the options like new passport, passport re-issue, diplomatic passport, official passport, etc.
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– You must now submit the form online or offline. Download the application form from the website to submit the offline form.
– Fill out the application e-form properly, ensuring all the fields are filled in before submitting it.
– Once the form is complete, pay the fee online or at the nearest Passport Seva Office. Depending on availability and convenience, book an appointment at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or the relevant passport office.
– Select the PSK and appointment slot, confirming it with the captcha code. Complete the payment procedure online after receiving the appointment number and confirmation via SMS or email.
– Follow the instructions for “Apply for Diplomatic Passport” and complete the required form. Print the completed application and submit it with the necessary paperwork to the office.
– Next, Upload the e-form with the help of your registered ID and then proceed to payment and appointment scheduling.
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– Keep documents like age proof, address proof, and documentary proof (if applicable) with you for online passport application.
– Examine the costs for various passport services, including ordinary and tatkal services.
– Aside from that, applicants must meet the specific criteria outlined by the government, including citizenship and age.
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– Understand the validity period of various passports, including those issued to minors.
– To track, visit the passport seva portal, click “Track Application Status,” and enter the appropriate information to monitor the progress of your application.
