Rights of Applicants
- Right to possess a passport
if you are an Indian citizen.
- Right to obtain a fresh
passport in 35 days if
- your police report
;is clear; and
- sufficient documentary
proof of age, address and citizenship.
- Right to receive a service in two working days which does not involve
preparation of a passport booklet e.g.
- change in address
- stamping of "Emigration
Clearance Not Required"
- Right to receive a new
booklet/duplicate passport within 10 working days if original
passport issued from the same office.
- Right to receive a reply
within four weeks of any written query sent to the passport office.
YOUR OBLIGATIONS:
- Apply for passport
as soon as you conceive of a possible foreign journey.
- Fully and correctly
fill all the columns of the application form
- Always give true information.
Are you applying for the first time?
Please obtain an application form from the Passport Office or the designated
Speed Post Centers or any of the designated outlets in your city. You
can also download the form from the Central Passport Organization’s Website
http//www.passport.nic.in. Fill all columns carefully and legibly;
the application may be submitted to the Passport Office concerned (where
you are resident when applying) either in person or through an authorized
representative carrying an authority letter (as per the specimen at Annexure
L of the Form) or by registered post. Applications can also be deposited
at District Passport Cells/District Collect orates / DSP’s Office at no
extra charge and at designated Speed Post Centers with a service fee or
through authorized travel agents.
Give proof of residence i.e. two self-attested photo copies of the
ration card or voters’ identity card or water tax bill or
telephone bill or electricity bill or running bank account or income
tax assessment order or appointment letter of reputed companies
on letterhead (any of them will do) clearly indicating/certifying the
residential address.
Give proof of date of birth i.e. two self-attested photocopies of birth
certificate issued by a municipal authority or district office
of the Registrar of Births & Deaths, if born after January 26, 1989
or date of birth certificate from the school last attended or affidavit
sworn before a magistrate/notary as per specimen in the case of
illiterate applicants.
If you have not continuously stayed at the present address for the
last one year, give an additional set of ‘Personal Particulars
Form’ for each place of residence with a photograph and two self-attested
copies of supporting documents.
If you are a Government or Public Sector or Statutory body employee,
"No Objection Certificate" in original as per specimen with
a self-attested photocopy or two copies of the letter by you to
your Head of Office informing that you are applying for a passport and
duly acknowledged by your Head of Office.
If you have changed your name due to marriage, two self-attested
photocopies of husband’s passport, if any, or an affidavit (original and
one self-attested photocopy) from the husband and wife along with a joint
photograph, as per specimen.
If you have changed your name due to other circumstances, deed/sworn
affidavit (original and one self-attested photocopy), as per specimen,
and a paper cutting (original and one self-attested photocopy) each of
two leading daily newspapers where change of name has been published.
If you are a citizen of India by registration or naturalization,
two self-attested photocopies of citizenship document.
Give two self-attested photocopies of the supporting documents if you
are eligible for ECNR (Emigration Check Not
Required) endorsement on your passport. {Government has introduced
ECNR to safeguard workers from being exploited by unscrupulous employers
abroad}. The following persons are entitled to get the ECNR stamp
on their passport:
Persons going abroad in a managerial capacity in hotels/restaurants,
Tea-houses or other places of public resort etc. possessing specialized
degree in these fields.
All gazetted government servants.
All income-tax payers (including agricultural income-tax payees) in
their individual capacity. Proof of assessment to income-tax and actual
payment of income-tax for last three years to be insisted upon, and not
merely payment of advance tax. However, in most cases, as an assessment
order is not issued separately by the Income-tax department, income-tax
return, which is stamped by an Income-tax authority, can be accepted.
All professional degree holders such as Doctors holding M.B.B.S., degree
in ayurved or homeopathy, accredited journalists, engineers, chartered
accountants, cost accountants, company secretaries, advocates, lecturers,
teachers, scientists, etc.
Spouses of category of persons listed above.
All persons who have been staying abroad for more than three years
(the period of three years could be either at a stretch or broken), and
spouses of such persons. An affidavit to this effect is required to be
submitted as per specimen.
All Indian seafarers who hold Indian or Foreign CDCs and are in possession
of an offer of employment from shipping companies in India or abroad and
sea cadets.
All holders of diplomatic/official passports.
Dependent children of parents whose passports are classified as ECNR.
In the case of such children ECNR classification to be restricted until
they attain 24 years of age.
Persons holding permanent immigration visa such as the visas of the
UK, the USA and Australia.
Persons holding graduate or higher degrees. (If final certificate is
not available, provisional certificate plus mark sheet to be attached).
Persons holding three years’ diploma equivalent to a degree from recognized
institutions like polytechnics.
Nurses possessing qualifications recognized under the Indian Nursing
Council Act, 1947.
All persons above the age of 60 years.
Persons possessing certificates of vocational training from Government/Government
recognized institutions.
Note:
Even if you do not
have the ECNR stamp, you can visit Bangladesh, Pakistan and most countries
in Europe (Except the countries of Commonwealth of Independent States)
and North America, Japan, Australia & New Zealand without emigration
clearance.
In any case, Protector
of Emigrants can grant emigration clearance to certain categories of skilled/semi-skilled
workers for a period of six months if application is made through authorized
recruiting agent and there is a valid employment visa. In case, the person
concerned is leaving the country for non-employment purposes, he can obtain
suspension from emigration clearance for the specified country and for
the specified period from Protector of Emigrants.
Furnish 7 identical
photographs (black & white or color) , Size 35mm x 35 mm;
Frontal view of full
face against a light background; photos taken with colored or dark glasses
and in uniform are not acceptable;
4 photographs pasted
on the form and signed across partly on the photo and partly on the form
and 2 photographs unsigned to be pasted on page 5 of the application form
and one unsigned photograph on the Passport Application Registration Form.
Note : All self-attested copies of certificates/documents
would be checked against originals at the Passport Office at the time
of submission of application.
Copies of certificates/documents sent by post should be attested by
a Gazetted Officer.
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Do you need a passport urgently?
Then you require a Verification Certificate (as per specimen at
Annexure ‘G’ of the application form) from any officer of the rank of
Deputy Secretary and above in the Central Government or equivalent in
the State Government, Colonel and above or its equivalent in Air Force
and Navy, General Manager of a Public Sector Undertaking, Sub-Divisional
Magistrate, SSP of district or one of those listed in Annexure ‘G’ (page
16 of the application form). An out of turn passport is issued only
in cases of specified emergencies, on production of documentary evidence,
with the payment of additional fee under the Tatkaal Scheme as detailed
on page 6 & 7.
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Passport for minors
It is mandatory to have a separate passport for minors including infants.
A number of foreign embassies/consulates are refusing to grant visas if
minor’s name is included in the parents’ passport.
Apply with the following additional documents:
- Fresh application form
- Proof of residence:
Same as for an adult applicant, as detailed above, except that proof
of residence of any one of the parents or guardian is acceptable. (self-attestation
by any one of the parents or guardian will do).
- Proof of date of
birth: Two self-attested photocopies of birth certificate issued
by a municipal authority or district office of the Registrar of Births
& Deaths, if born after January 26, 1989 or date of birth certificate
from the school last attended or affidavit sworn before a magistrate/notary
as per specimen in respect of illiterate applicants.
- An additional set of
‘Personal Particulars Form’ for each place of residence with
a photograph and two self-attested copies of supporting documents, if
a minor has not continuously stayed at the present address for the last
one year.
- Seven identical photographs
in black and white or color – four pasted on the application in the
boxes provided, two pasted on page 5 without signatures and one unsigned
on the Passport Application Registration Form ( PARF). (Thumb impression
will do in case a minor is unable to sign).
- A demand draft (DD)
payable to the Regional Passport Office or Passport Office concerned
for an amount prescribed.
- Two self-attested photocopies
of a valid passport, if any, of both parents incorporating their present
marital status or two self-attested photocopies of a valid passport
of any one of the parents.
- Two self-attested photocopies
of first four pages and last four pages of passport of any one of the
parents for ECNR (Emigration Check Not Required)
endorsement on a passport.
- Affidavit (one original
and one self-attested photocopy), as per specimen, by a legal
guardian only if parents are not legal guardians.
- Affidavit (one original
and one self-attested photocopy), as per specimen, by two responsible
persons who know the legal guardian as well as minor.
- Affidavit (one original
and one self-attested photocopy), as per specimen, in the case of
a single parent.
- Affidavit (one original
and one self-attested photocopy), as per specimen, in the case of
parents who are separated but not formally divorced.
- A sworn affidavit (one
original and one self-attested photocopy), duly attested by an Indian
Embassy/Consulate, in the case of parents residing outside India.
Note: In the normal course the signature/consent of both parents
may be taken for issue of a passport to the minor. However, if in case the
applicant parent is not in a position to get the consent of the other parent,
for whatever reason, the parent applying for the passport of the minor may
sign the form and submit a sworn affidavit (as per the prescribed format)
stating the facts and circumstances of the case along with the application.
The affidavit should also state that in case of a court case he/she would
be responsible and not the passport office. In such cases where only one
parent applies, in case of any doubt the Passport Office may request for
the physical presence of the child to ensure that the applicant parent has
the actual custody of the child.
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Emigration Check Not Required Stamp
- Following persons are
entitled to get the ECNR stamp on their passports:
- Persons going abroad
in managerial capacity in Hotels/Restaurants,Tea-Houses or other places
of Public Resorts etc. possessing specialised Degrees in these fields
- Gazetted Government
Servants;
- Income-tax payees
- Persons holding professional
degrees, such as Doctors holding M.B.B.S.Degree in Ayurved or Homoeopathy,
accredited Journalists, Engineers, Chartered Accountants,
- Persons staying abroad
for more than 3 years
- Spouses of the above
mentioned categories
- Persons holding graduation
or higher degrees
- Seamen in possession
of Continuous Discharge Certificate and Sea Cadets and Deck Cadets
- who have passed final
examination of three year B.Sc.Nautical Sciences Courses at T.S. Chanakya,
Mumbai, or
- who have undergone
three months Pre-Sea training at any of the Government approved Training
Institutes after production of Identity Cards issued by the Shipping
Master, Mumbai/Calcutta/Chennai
- Persons holding permanent
Immigration Visas, or any country e.g. Green Card in USA
- Persons holding diplomas
from recognised institutions like Polytechnics or certificates of vocational
training from Government/recognised institutions. The Diploma/Certificate
should be for a minimum duration of two year course.
- Nurses possessing qualifications
recognised under the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947
- Dependent children of
parents eligible for ECNR, as above (upto 24 years of age)
- All persons above the
age of 60 years
- All visitors to Pakistan
and Bangladesh
- All visitors going to
any country in Europe (except the Commonwealth of Independent States)
or North America, Australia, Japan and New Zealand.
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Emigration Clearance Rules
Even if you do not have the ECNR stamp, you can visit Bangladesh, Pakistan
and all countries in Europe (except the Commonwealth of Independent States),
North America, Japan Australia and Newzealand without emigration clearance.
In any case, Protector of Emigrants can grant emigration clearance to certain
categories of skilled/semi-skilled workers for a period of six months if
application is made through authorised recruiting agent and there is a valid
employment visa.In case, the person concerned is leaving the country for
non-employment purposes, he can obtain suspension from emigration clearance
for the specified country and for the specified period from Protector of
Emigrants.
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Fees
The following all inclusive fees to be paid along with application
form either by Bank draft in favour of Passport Officer, or in Cash.
Normal:
1.Fresh passport (36 pages) of 10 years validity Rs.
1000/-
2.Fresh passport (60 pages) of 10 years validity Rs.
1500/-
3.Fresh passport for minor (below 15 years) of 5 years validity Rs.
600/-
4.Passport against lost/ damaged passport(36 pages) Rs.2500/-
5.Passport against lost/ damaged passport(60 pages) Rs.3000/-
6.India-Bangladesh or India-Srilanka passport (validity 10 years) Rs.500/-
Miscellaneous Services
7.Additional Booklet (36 pages) Rs.
500/-
8.Additional Booklet (60 pages) Rs.
700/-
9.Changes of address/ Police clearance certificate/ Deletion of
particular of childern/ ECNR/ Additional endorsements
Rs. 300/-
10.Miscellaneous service on an
India-Bangladesh or India-Srilanka passport
Rs. 100/-
Under ‘Tatkal Scheme’ on out-of-turn basis:
- In case of issue of
fresh passport
(I) Within 10 days of application
Rs. 1500/-
(II) Within 11-35 days of application :
Rs. 1000/-
- In case of Duplicate
Passport
(I) Within 10 days of application
Rs. 2500/-
(II) Within 11-35 days of application : Rs. 1500/-
- In case of reissue after
expiry of final validity
(I) Within 10 days of application
Rs. 1500/-
(II) Within 11-35 days of application
Rs. 1000/-
In case fee is paid by means of Bank draft full name of the applicant
should be written on the reverse of the Bank draft. May be paid either
by bank draft of a nationalized bank in favour of the Passport Officer
concerned or in cash at the counter of the Passport Office. Applicants
depositing forms at places other than passport offices need to pay the
prescribed fee only by way of a demand draft in favour of the Passport
Office concerned.
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Original Documents
It is obligatory to produce the original documents for verification at the
time of submitting the application and also whenever required by the Passport
Office.
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Time frame for issue of Passports
If all your documents are in order and the police report is clear, a
passport would normally be issued within 5 weeks.
If you already hold a passport then your next passport should be re-issued
in 5 weeks provided there is no change of address.
In the case of damaged/lost passports (except in case of habitual losers),
provided you apply to the same office which issued your original passport,
you should get a passport in about 5 weeks.
If you have applied for a duplicate passport to an office other than
the one which issued the passport you have lost or damaged, you should
get your passport in 6 weeks.
However, in case of emergency,
you can apply for a fresh or a duplicate passport under the
Tatkaal Scheme
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Delivery of
Passports
Passports are normally dispatched by registered post or speed post to
the applicant’s present address as given in the application form;
In case of urgency the applicant may approach the Passport Office for
counter delivery. Such passports can then be delivered at the counter
only to the applicant.
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Loss of Passport : How to apply for
a duplicate?
If you lose your passport, then:
- Please inform the nearest
police station and obtain a copy of the FIR;
- Also inform the Passport
Officer or Indian Embassy/Consulate which issued that passport. Passport
is a valuable document and in case it gets misused, you can be held
responsible, if you have not informed the police as well as the passport
issuing authority;
- Apply for a duplicate
passport with:
- Application for lost
passport;
- Copy of the FIR;
- Affidavit (specimen
at Annexure ‘B’ of the passport form);
- Copy of lost passport,
if available;
- Fee Rs.2500/-
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Damaged Passport : How to apply for a replacement?
If your passport gets damaged, you are entitled to get it replaced. Apply
for a duplicate passport with the following documents:
- Application for a damaged
passport;
- Damaged passport;
- Affidavit (specimen
at Annexure ‘B’ of the application form);
- Fee Rs.2500/-
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Expired Passport : How to apply for re-issue?
If you are a holder of a passport, then you are entitled to an automatic
re-issue of a passport, without prior police verification provided the
original passport was issued from the same Passport Office. You can
apply one year before the passport expires or within 5 years after it expires
to obtain this expeditious service.
Apply with the following documents:
- Fresh application form
- Old passport
(in original) and two self-attested photocopies of the first four and
last four pages.
- Proof of Address:
Two self-attested photocopies either of your ration card or appointment
letter of reputed companies on letter head or water tax or telephone
bill or electricity bill or running bank account or Income Tax Assessment
order or Election Commission ID Card.
- If you have not continuously
stayed at the present address for the last one year, an additional set
of ‘Personal Particulars Form’ for each place of residence with
a photograph and two self-attested copies of supporting documents.
- Seven identical
photographs in black and white or colour – 4 photographs pasted
on the form and signed across partly on the photo and partly on the
form and 2 photographs unsigned to be pasted on page 5 of the application
form and one unsigned photograph on the Passport Application Registration
Form.
- A demand draft
(DD) payable to the Regional Passport Office or Passport Office
concerned for an amount prescribed.
- If your employment
status has changed from a private employee to that of a Government or
Public Sector or Statutory body employee, a "No Objection Certificate"
in original as per specimen with a self-attested photocopy or two
copies of the letter by you to your Head of Office informing that you
are applying for a passport and duly acknowledged by your Head of Office.
- If you are eligible
for ECNR, two self-attested photocopies of any one of the supporting
documents (details given above).
- If you have changed
name due to marriage, two self-attested photocopies of husband’s
passport, if any, or an affidavit (original and one self-attested photocopy)
from the husband and wife along with a joint photograph, as per specimen.
- If you have changed
name due to other circumstances, deed/sworn affidavit (original
and one self-attested photocopy), as per specimen, and a paper cutting
(original and one self-attested photocopy) each of two leading daily
newspapers, where change of name has been publicised.
- If you have ever
been repatriated at government cost and since refunded the amount to
the government, two self-attested photocopies of the refund receipt.
- If you have ever
been deported to India, two self-attested photocopies of documents.
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Options in terms size of the booklet
You can either apply for a 36-paged normal passport booklet; Fees: Rs.1000/-
for 10 years; or a 60-paged jumbo passport booklet Fees: Rs.1500/- for 10
years. For children below 15 years, Rs.600 for a 36 page 5 year validity
passport. The passport fee is subject to revision so please check the amount
at the time of submission of application.
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