• Ques 1. How to apply for a passport online?

Ans: You can apply for a passport online by visiting the Passport Seva Website. First, you need to register on the portal and then fill out the passport application form.

• Ques 2. What is the passport application fee under the normal category?

Ans: The fee for the passport applications submitted under the normal category is Rs 1,500/-.

• Ques 3. What documents are required to apply for a passport? 

Ans: For a normal passport application, you need a 10th Certificate, a PVC Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, while for a Tatkal passport application, you need a 10th certificate, and three supporting documents, such as Aadhaar, PAN, and Bank Passbook having similar details.

• Ques 4. What is the passport application fee under the Tatkal category?

Ans: The fee for passport applications submitted under the Tatkal category is Rs 3,500/-

• Ques 5. How to renew a passport?

Ans: Passport renewal application can be submitted online through the Passport Seva portal.

• Ques 6. Is police verification done for Tatkal passports?

Ans: Yes, police verification is also conducted for Tatkal passports.

• Ques 7. How can I check passport status?

Ans: You can check your passport status online on the Passport Seva portal under the "Track Application Status".

• Ques 8. Is the Tatkal passport handed over directly?

Ans: No, Tatkal passports are delivered directly to the applicant's registered address via Speed Post.

• Ques 9. What is the passport fee for minors? 

Ans: The passport application fee for a minor is Rs 900/- and Rs 1,000/- for renewal.

• Ques 10. Do I get the same passport number after renewal?

Ans: No, a new passport number is issued with every renewal.

• Ques 11. What should I do if my Aadhaar and passport have different dates of birth? 

Ans: First, confirm which documents have the correct date of birth. If your passport has an incorrect date of birth and is still valid, you can apply for its correction by submitting your PAN Card, Birth Certificate or 10th marksheet, as Aadhaar is not considered valid proof of date of birth.

• Ques 12. When should I renew my passport? 

Ans: You can renew your passport at least 6 months or 1 year before its date of expiry.

• Ques 13. Is a parent's passport necessary for a minor passport application?

Ans: Yes, at least one parent must have a valid passport to apply for a minor's passport.

• Ques 14. Do I need to carry a photograph to the Passport Seva Kendra?

Ans: No, applicants aged 4 years and above are not required to carry photographs. Their live photo is captured at the Passport Office.

• Ques 15. Can I get a passport if I have a criminal record?

Ans: If you have a pending criminal record, you can get a passport only if you have a court notice or if you have obtained permission from the court.

• Ques 16. How many pages are there in an Indian Passport? 

Ans: A normal passport booklet has 36 pages, while a jumbo passport booklet has 60 pages.

• Ques 17. How long does it take to reissue an Indian passport?

Ans: It usually takes around 15 to 25 days under the normal process and about 10 to 15 days under the Tatkal process.

• Ques 18. I am an Indian Passport holder with a validity of less than 6 months. Can I travel? 

Ans: No, international travel is not allowed if your passport validity is less than 6 months.

• Ques 19. My passport is lost or stolen. What should I do?

Ans: If your passport is lost or stolen, first file an FIR and then apply for a new passport.

• Ques 20. What questions are asked during police verification?

Ans: During police verification, the LIU officer may ask about your address, birth place, job, parents' details and other basic personal information.

• Ques 21. What questions are asked on the appointment day at the Passport Office?

Ans: You will be asked basic questions related to your personal details and the documents you have submitted.

• Ques 22. How will I know if my police verification is successful?

Ans: You can check the police verification status online on the Passport Seva portal.

• Ques 23. What is the validity of a passport?

Ans: Passports for adults are valid for 10 years, while those for minors are valid for 5 years.

• Ques 24. How can I book my passport appointment?

Ans: You can schedule your passport appointment online through the Passport Seva portal under the 'Pay and schedule passport' option.

• Ques 25. How will I get my passport, and how can I track it?

Ans: Your passport is delivered to your registered postal address through speed post. You can track down its status online using the tracking number shared by the postal department.

• Ques 26. What should I do if I submitted incorrect details in my passport application?

Ans: Incorrect details submitted in the passport application can be corrected on the day of your appointment at the Passport Office counter.

• Ques 27. What is the difference between a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) and a Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK)? 

Ans: PSKs are generally located in the cities and offer full service, while POPSKs are small passport centres operated through the post offices with limited services.

• Ques 28. When is police verification conducted before or after the passport is issued?

Ans: For government employees, police verification is conducted after its issuance, while for others, it is done before the passport is issued.

• Ques 29. What happens if police verification fails?

Ans: If your police verification fails, you need to book an appointment with the Regional Passport Office (RPO) and visit in person for its resolution.

• Ques 30. What documents are required for police verification? 

Ans: During police verification, your address proof, identity proof, and birth proof are checked.

• Ques 31. How can I cancel my passport application?

Ans: You can close your passport application by visiting the Regional Passport Office (RPO), where your active application file will be closed.

• Ques 32. Is police verification also conducted for children?

Ans: Yes, police verification is conducted for children as well, although it may be skipped in some specific cases.

• Ques 33. Who is eligible to apply for a passport?

Ans: Any Indian citizen can apply for a passport, as there are no specific eligibility criteria prescribed by the Ministry of External Affairs

• Ques 34. Which address should I provide if my present and permanent addresses are different?

Ans: You must fill in both current and permanent addresses, and also submit a valid proof for each.

• Ques 35. How to add a spouse's name to the passport?

Ans: Spouse's name can be added while renewing your passport.

• Ques 36. Which Annexure is required for minor applicants? 

Ans: Annexure D is mandatory for minor applicants, whereas Annexure C is also required if one parent is not present on the appointment day.

• Ques 37. Which Annexure is needed in the absence of a marriage certificate?

Ans: If a married applicant doesn't have a marriage certificate, they must submit Annexure J, and both spouses must be present on the day of appointment.

• Ques 38. Which annexure needs to be submitted by government employees?

Ans: Government employees can submit Annexure H or Annexure G as an NOC, while a senior officer can submit Annexure A.

• Ques 39. Is police verification done for government employees?

Ans: Yes, but for government employees, police verification is conducted after the passport is issued.

• Ques 40. Is the passport fee refundable?

Ans: No, passport fees are non-refundable under any circumstances.