Difference between a normal passport and a Tatkal passport

Published: September 19, 2025

✅ Tatkaal Passport

Tatkaal Passport
Time Required to Obtain Passport	Usually it takes around 7 to 10 days.
Fees	Tatkaal Passport fees are Rs 3500/- (an additional fee of Rs 2,000 is charged for Tatkal service)
Appointment Slot	The appointment date is allotted earlier than a normal application, which depends on the Passport Seva Kendra selected
Documents	For Tatkaal Passport, you must provide 3 valid documents with similar details. For Identity Proof Aadhaar Card, Voter Identity Card, Driving Licence, etc Address Proof Utility bills (Electricity or Water Bill), Bank Passbook (with photo and bank stamp), Bank statement (last six months) For Non-ECR Category Minimum 10th Certificate ITR return for last three consecutive years (in absence of 10th certificate) If Married Marriage Certificate Annexure J form (in absence of marriage certificate) For Minors Mother/Father Passport Birth Certificate / Aadhaar Card.
Time Taken for Police Verification	It takes around 2 to 3 days.
Usage	For urgent travel, medical emergencies, or official government work. or other urgent work.
Stage to submit Tatkaal Passport Application	If applying for a new passport or the validity of the current passport is expiring within three years.

✅Normal (General) Passport

Normal (General) Passport
Time Required to Obtain Passport	Generally, it takes around 15 to 25 days to receive a passport.
Fees	Adults: Rs 1500/- Minor: Rs 900/- Senior Citizens: Rs 1,350/-
Appointment Slot	Generally, an appointment is allotted 10 to 20 days later, which depends on the availability at the Passport Seva Kendra selected.
Required Documents	Documents required under a normal passport application are 10th Grade Certificate, PVC Aadhaar Card, or PAN Card. Identity Proof /Address Proof (Any Two) Aadhaar Card, Voter Identity Card, Driving Licence, etc Utility bills (Electricity or Water Bill), Bank Passbook (with photo and bank stamp), Bank statement (last six months). For Non-ECR Minimum 10th Certificate Last three consecutive years' ITR return (in the absence of 10th certificate) For Marriage Marriage Certificate Annexure J (In absence of Marriage Certificate) For Minors Mother/Father Passport Birth Certificate / Aadhaar Card.
Timeline for Police Verification	It usually takes around 5 to 7 days.
Usage	Regular International Travel or Passport renewal post its expiry (if there is no urgency)
Eligibility for Application	Under the Normal category, passport application can be submitted for: - Lost or Damaged Passport. For any changes or updates in the details. For all passport-related services.

Also See

Police Verification FAQ

Police Clearance Certificate for Passport

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