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.
• For address proof, they can submit an Aadhaar Card or Voter ID Card, while for proof of birth, they can submit a PAN Card and a Birth Certificate.
• In the absence of a marriage certificate, they must Annexure 'J' form.

Passport Application Process for Senior Citizens

• Online Apply
  • Open the Passport Seva Portal.
  • Register if not a registered user.
  • Log in with your details.
• Fill the Application Form
  • Choose whether to apply for a fresh passport or a passport renewal.
  • Fill out the personal details (name, address, DOB, etc.)
  • Enter family and emergency contact number.
  • Upload the required documents and submit them.
• Pay the fees
  • Pay the passport fee online through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI.
• Choose the nearest PSK/POPSK from the list and book an appointment.
• Visit the PSK/POPSK on the scheduled date with original documents.
• PSK/POPSK will verify your documents and collect the biometric data
• After this, police verification will be conducted.
• If the police verification is positive, the passport is issued to the applicants and sent to their address through speed post.

Documents Required for Senior Citizens' Passport

• Identity Proof
  • PVC Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Voter ID Card
  • Ration Card
  • Driving License
  • Other Govt. ID Proof.
• Address Proof
  • Utility Bills (Electricity/ Water)
  • Rent Agreement.
  • Bank Passbook
  • PAVC Aadhaar Card (with current address)
• Proof of Birth
  • PAN Card/ Birth Certificate.
• If Married
• Marriage certificate or, in its absence, Annexure 'J' form.
• Academic Certificate (if available)

Note*

For applicants above 50 years of age, the passport is always issued under the Non-ECR Category.

Passport Fees for Senior Citizens

• Normal Category
  • Rs 1,350 (for a new passport)
  • Rs 1,500 (for renewal)
• Tatkaal Category
  • Rs 3,350 (for a new passport)
  • Rs 3,500 (for renewal)

Validity of Senior Citizens' Passport

The Validity of a senior citizen's passport is 10 years, which is similar to other regular passports.

Processing Time

• Normal Category: 15-25 days
• Tatkaal Category: 10-15 days

Note*

• Senior Citizens also go through the same police verification as applicable for other applicants.
• No Relaxation is available exclusively for senior citizens.