Indian citizens can apply for passports online and avoid the long waits provided by the Ministry of External Affairs’ (MEA) manual Application Process. From initial application to visa renewal, individuals can pursue the progress of their passport application online by registering with the Passport SEVA online portal.

Validity of a passport

Here is all the information you require on a passport’s validity:

• The standard pass of page 36 or page 60 is valid for 10 years according to its exhibition.
• Children’s passports are valid for five years or until age 18 years, depending on what the child comes first.
• Minor passports are valid for 10 years between 15 and 18 years.

Required Eligibility to Apply for a Passport

The given eligibility requirements are mandatory to apply for a passport:

• Only Indian citizen will be eligible.
• A passport application form must be submitted by applicants who are at least eighteen years of age.
• However, in India, minors can also apply for a passport. They are eligible to apply for a passport that will be valid for 10 years.

Process to fill Out an Online Application to obtain a Passport 

Follow the given steps to apply for the passport through online mode:

Step 1: Go to the official portal of the Passport Seva and press the “Register Now.”

Step 2: Fill the login details such as:

• Registered login ID
• Password

And press the “Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport” tab.

Step 3: With the required information as specified done the application and submit it.

Step 4: Click to the “Payment and schedule” option, after filling out the form, which will appear under the “View Saved/Submitted Applications”.

Step 5: Online payment is required to book with PSK, POPSK, or PO.

Step 6: The following methods are available for online payments:

• Credit card or debit card  
• Challan SBI Bank
• Online Banking

Step 7: Click the “Print the Application Receipt” link to print the application receipt with the Application Reference Number (ARN) or Appointment Number on it.

What is the Passport Seva website registration process?

The detailed steps to register on the Passport Seva website are as follows:

Step 1: Reach to the Passport Seva Portal and press the “New User? Register Now” tab.

Step 2: You will get an online form that must be completed with required details.

Step 3: Press the “Passport Office” option and choose your closet passport office.

Step 4: Fill your login information correctly and make sure the details are configured in accordance with the portal’s terms and conditions.

Step 5: Enter the password again now for verification purpose.

Step 6: You will able to use your login details to access your newly established account.

Making an Appointment

To make an appointment, take the actions listed below:

Step 1: Applicants need to choose their preferred PSK on the “Pay and Schedule Appointment” and click on it.

Step 2: Select a date and time from the available dates and based on the available date, applicant needs to choose a PSK.

Step 3: Fill the CAPTCHA code to confirm your appointment time and press the “Pay and Book the Appointment” tab.

Step 4: Application information will be shown, such as:

• Name
• ARN
• Kind of application
• Required Payment Amount
• Contact information
• Appointment date

Step 5: Choosing the online payment method and payment gateway will be opened.

Once your payment has been done, you will receive an appointment number and confirmation. 

• Additionally, the information will be distributed via SMS. 
• Make a printed copy of the application receipt.

Processing Time after Submission of Passport Application

The following details the processing period following the submission of a passport application:

• Service Dispatch Time Types
• Normal application for a passport
• Depending on the kind of police verification required, it may take three working days or longer.
• Tatkaal’s application for a passport 
• Depending on the kind of police verification required for the process, one to three working days.
• Utilizing complicated cases
• About 30 business days

Steps to Track the Status of My Passport Application

Track the application status of passport by following the given instructions:

Step 1: Reach tothe Passport Seva Official Portal and press the “Track Application Status” option.

Step 2: Reached to the new page where you are required to fill details such as:

• Date of Birth
• File Number
• Application Type etc.

Step 3: To track the application, press the “Track Status” tab.

Passport Application Fees

Given below the list of fees charged for various passport based services: