Passport Query

Special Provisions for Senior Citizens' Passport

• Senior Citizens can submit a passport application online through the Passport Seva Portal.
• There are no major provisions specifically for senior citizens, except for relaxation in the application fees, i.e. Rs 1,350/- and certain documents.
• In the absence of a 10th certificate, their passport is still issued under the Non-ECR category.

Process To Close an Old Passport File

• If your current passport application file was put on hold at the PSK due to missing documents, or rejected for any other reason, you must first close the old before submitting a new application form.
• A passport application file cannot be closed online. For this, you have to proceed with the traditional offline process.
• Visit the Regional Passport Office (RPO).

📘Returning to India using an Emergency Certificate (EC)

• An EC (Emergency Certificate) is generally issued to Indian Citizens who wants to return to India when their passport is lost or stolen.
• It is valid only for returning to India and cannot be used for International travel like a regular passport.
• After arriving in India, you must apply for a passport renewal, and for this you have to apply online through Passport Seva Portal.

🛂 Passport Application Key Steps

Reason for filling Emergency Number in the Passport Form

• The emergency contact number in the passport form is filled for your safety and that of your family.
• Its prime objective is to ensure that, in case of an emergency, Passport Officials or the Ministry of External Affairs may reach you immediately.

Its usage

• To contact in emergency cases: -

Converting a Tatkal Application into a Normal Application

• If you have submitted a passport application under the Tatkal category, it cannot be directly converted into a normal passport application.
• For this, you must first visit the Passport Seva Kendra on the scheduled date. If on that day, your application is not processed due to an incomplete document or another issue, you can book a new appointment under the Tatkaal category.

If Incorrect Information Is Printed on Your Passport

• First, identify the incorrect information: -
  • Error in Name
  • Birthplace or Date of Birth
  • Marital Status
  • Change in Gender
  • Address or other details
• If any information printed on your passport is incorrect, you must apply for a passport renewal. Before applying for renewal, ensure that the incorrect details printed on your passport are not mentioned in any of your supporting documents.

• Documents for Passport renewal.
  • Old Passport in Original.
  • Proof of Address (Aadhaar Card)
  • Birth Proof documents (Birth Certificate/PAN Card)
  • Educational Certificate (10th Certificate)
  • Married Certificate (to add spouse name)
  • Annexure 'J' declaration form if married certificate is not available.

Additional Documents for Minor Children

Yes, an Indian minor below 18 years of age must submit the following additional documents when applying for a passport.