Indian Citizens residing abroad can apply for Passport services at the Indian Embassy or Consulates.

🏛 Application Process for Passport Seva at the Indian Embassy and Consulates

• Visit the official Indian Embassy or Consulate Services Portal of the Ministry of External Affairs.
• Select the country from the list where you are residing to start the application process.

🌐Registration and Online Application

• Visit the Official Portal of the Embassy Passport.
• If you are not registered, complete the registration.
• Log in with the credentials received after registration.
• You can track the status of your passport application through the portal.
• You can also connect with the Embassy/Consulate for more assistance.

🛂 Services Available

• At Indian Embassies and consulates, applicants can apply for: -
  • New Passport /Reissue of a Passport ( Normal Category).
  • Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
  • Emergency Certificate
  • Diplomatic or Official Passport.
  • Surrender the Indian Passport.
  • Identity Certificate.
  • Background Verification for GEP (Global Entry Program)

🌐 Application Process

• Select the required service and fill out the application form.
• Provide personal, family and other required details.
• Pay the application fees through the available payment options. (Credit/Debit/Internet Banking)
• Schedule an appointment from the available dates.
• Visit the Embassy or Consulate on the scheduled date with all original documents and copies.
• Officials will complete biometric and document verification.
• Post accepting the application, the authority forwards the application to the police department for verification.
• Before passport issuance, the police department conducts a verification drive by visiting the applicant's permanent address in India.
• After successful police verification, the Embassy/Consulate issues the Passport or, as requested.

📑 Important Documents

• Birth Certificate
• Address Proof.
• Identity Proof.
• Current Passport (For renewal purposes)
• Proof of Academic Documents.
• Passport photograph with a white background.

📌 Important Information

• An online appointment is important for services like Visa, Passport, Passport-related other services, OCI, and other counsellor services.
• The consulate department never sends appointment confirmation via Email. The date and time selected by the applicant during the booking are automatically confirmed.
• The online fee payment for an Emergency Certificate is not available at most of the consulates/embassies. The applicants must pay the fees offline.