How to apply for passport online? Check the step-by-step guide

Applying for a passport can be done online by visiting the official Passport Seva website https://portal1.passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/welcomeLink. The Ministry of External Affairs has now made all passport applications online, so if you’re looking to renew or apply for a fresh passport, you will have to go through the online application process.

How to Apply for a Passport Online?

Step 1: Passport Seva log-in: Visit the official website of Passport Seva & Click on the ‘APPLY’ section. If you are an existing user, you can log in using the user ID and password. If you are a first-time user, you will have to register and create an account.

Follow the steps below to register:-
Click on ‘Register Now’ under the ‘New User’ tab.
Enter the login ID & password. Enter the captcha code and click on ‘Register’

Step 2: Choosing the Application Type: There are multiple options once you login. Choose the one that fits your requirements -- Fresh passport/passport reissue, Diplomatic passport/official passport, Police Clearance Certificate (PCC), Identity Certificate. Download the relevant form based on your application type.

You can also fill in the application form online and submit the same. You can also partially fill-in the form and complete the process at a later date. It is advisable to check the form once before submitting it.

Step 4: After filling in and submitting the form, you will have to schedule an appointment at your nearest Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or relevant passport authority. Booking an appointment can be done as mentioned below:

Go to the ‘Applicant Home’ page & click on the ‘View Saved/Submitted Applications’.
The submitted application form details will be displayed. Choose the ARN of the form you have submitted. Click on ‘Pay and Schedule Appointment’ option from the ones provided. Next, choose the mode of payment from among the two provided, viz. Online payment and Challan payment.

Fee for tatkal appointments is same as for a regular passport fee. The balance amount is to be paid at the PSK on the appointment date.  Take the challan to an SBI branch and pay the required amount in cash. You can pay within 85 dys of the issue of challan. Next, collect a copy of the challan from the receiving bank personnel.

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The bank takes 2 days to verify the ARN details provided on the challan. Successful payment of the fees will be displayed on the website post-verification where the applicant can ‘track the payment status’. An email update is also sent.