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FROM
TO
GATE: passportindia.gov.in
8 STEPS · NO AGENT NEEDED · SWIPE →
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SECURITY CHECK
Apply only on passportindia.gov.in or the official mPassport Seva app.
Look-alike sites and agents charge extra for the same form.
✖ NEVER PAY ON ANY OTHER SITE
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BOARDING · STEP 1–2
On the Passport Seva home page tap Register Now, pick your nearest Passport Office and create a login ID. Then log in.
TIP: USE YOUR OWN MOBILE + EMAIL
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BOARDING · STEP 3–4
Choose Apply for Fresh Passport / Re-issue. Name, date of birth and address must match your documents exactly.
CHECK SPELLINGS TWICE
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BOARDING · STEP 5–6
Tap Pay and Schedule Appointment, pay online and pick a Passport Seva Kendra slot. Save the receipt with your ARN.
FEES REVISED IN 2026 · CHECK FEE PAGE
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BOARDING · STEP 7
CARRY ORIGINALS + COPIES
☐ Address proof
☐ Date of birth proof
☐ Appointment receipt
Photo and fingerprints are taken there.
VISIT WITHIN 90 DAYS OF SUBMITTING
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CHOOSE YOUR CLASS
For most people.
Standard fee.
Only if urgent.
Extra Tatkaal fee + extra documents.
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FINAL CALL
Police verification follows for most applicants. Then your passport arrives by post.
Track it with your file number.
Official site: passportindia.gov.in
Or the mPassport Seva app
Helpline: 1800-258-1800
Avoid agents and look-alike sites