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Indian Passport (Ordinary / Tatkaal)
What It Is:
A formal travel and citizenship document issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, certifying the bearer's identity and Indian nationality for international travel.
Passport Seva Kendras (PSK), Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSK), and Regional Passport Offices (RPO).
Consular, Passport & Visa (CPV) Division, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Passport Seva Online Portal
Official Purpose & Who Generally Needs It
Authoritative travel document required for international travel, visa applications, consular protection abroad, and the highest-grade proof of Indian citizenship and identity domestically.
- Any Indian citizen intending to travel, study, or work abroad
- Citizens requiring definitive evidence of Indian citizenship and nationality
- Minors traveling abroad with parents or guardians
Common Supporting Documents Required
General statutory proofs accepted across state and central application gateways.
- Aadhaar Card
- Electricity bill
- Water bill
- Bank passbook with photo
- Registered rent agreement
- Spouse passport copy
- Birth Certificate issued by Registrar/Municipal Authority
- School leaving / Matriculation Certificate
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Matriculation / Higher educational degree certificate
- Income Tax assessment order
General Application & Issuance Process
Standard operational workflow for obtaining Indian Passport (Ordinary / Tatkaal) via designated channels.
Online Registration & Application
Register on the official Passport Seva portal (passportindia.gov.in) and fill out the online passport application form.
Schedule Appointment & Pay Applicable Official Charges
Select the nearest PSK or POPSK and book an appointment date and time slot through the online gateway.
In-Person Verification at PSK/POPSK
Visit the designated centre with original documents for document scrutiny, photograph capture, and biometrics.
Police Verification
Local police personnel conduct residential verification to confirm applicant background and character antecedents.
Printing & Speed Post Dispatch
Following successful police clearance, the passport booklet is printed and dispatched directly to the applicant via Speed Post.
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Related Government Departments & Ministries
All DepartmentsMinistry of External Affairs (MEA)
The Ministry of External Affairs is responsible for the conduct of India's foreign relations, bilateral and multilateral diplomacy, consular services, and the issuance of passports and visas.
View Department Profile →MinistriesMinistry of Home Affairs (MHA)
The Ministry of Home Affairs is an apex ministry responsible for internal security, domestic policy, border management, Centre-State relations, administration of Union Territories, and the National Disaster Management Authority.
View Department Profile →Frequently Asked Questions & Legal Clarifications
Q: Can I get an Indian passport under Tatkaal scheme?
Yes. The Tatkaal scheme allows accelerated processing of urgent passport applications upon submission of specified verification documents, subject to Ministry of External Affairs guidelines.
Q: Is police verification mandatory for all passport renewals?
Police verification may be waived or conducted post-issuance for re-issue applications if there are no changes in personal particulars and the previous record is clean.