Passport Application Process for Hajj/Umrah Pilgrimage

• The passport application process for pilgrimages to countries like Saudi Arabia (Hajj/Umrah) is similar to the regular passport application.
• Passports issued for Hajj/Umrah have a minimum validity of at least 6 months.
• Usually, the booking for Hajj/Umrah is done through an authorised travel agency.
• After that, the visa process for Saudi Arabia begins based on the passport with maximum validity.
• If you do not have a valid passport at that time, you are not allowed to undertake the journey.
• Ensure your passport is valid before the journey, and if needed, renew it in advance before the journey.

🖥 Passport Application (New or Renewal)

• Apply online through Passport Seva Portal.
• Registered users log in with their credentials.
• New user must first register.
• Select Apply for Passport or Renewal of Passport.
• Share your personal and family details.
• Fill in the details of your old passport (if applicable)
• Pay the applicable fees online.
• Choose the nearest Passport Seva Kendra /POPSK and book an appointment.
• On the scheduled appointment date, visit the passport office with original documents.
• At the PSK, biometric data is captured and documents are verified.
• A police verification will be conducted.
• If the police verification report is positive, the passport will be delivered at the applicant's address via speed post.
• Under the normal passport application, the process usually takes around 15 to 25 days.
• For urgent travel, you can submit a passport application under the Tatkal category, which incurs an additional fee.
• Under the tatktal service, passport geneally inssued within 10 to 15 days.

📝Required Documents

• Old passport (in case of renewal)
• Identity and address proof (such as Aadhaar card, Voter ID, Driving License)
• Proof of birth (such as PAN card, Birth Certificate)
• Class 10 certificate (if available)
• Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
• Anexure 'J' form in absence of marriage certificate