How to Apply for a Passport Online in India

How to apply for a passport online in India

Before getting started with the process of applying for a passport online in India, it is worth noting that you will need to keep your original documents ready to carry along while visiting a Passport Seva Kendra or a Regional Passport Office for your appointment. The list of required documents for applying for a passport has been made available online. After you apply for a passport online, you will get 90 days to visit a Passport Seva Kendra failing which you will have to resubmit your online application. Here are the steps to apply for a passport online.

1. Visit the Passport Seva portal and click on the Register Now link.
2. Enter your details accurately and select the passport office you would like to visit.
3. Once the details are entered, type the Captcha characters and then click on the Register button.
4. Now, login to the Passport Seva portal with your registered login ID.
5. Click the Apply for Fresh Passport/ Re-issue of Passport link. It is important to note that while applying under the Fresh Issuance category, you must have never held an Indian passport in the past. Otherwise, you should apply under the Reissue category.
6. Fill in the required details in the form that appear on the screen and click Submit.
7. Now click on the Pay and Schedule Appointment link on the View Saved/ Submitted Applications screen. This will let you schedule your appointment. You also need to pay a fee online for your appointment.
8. Click on the Print Application Receipt link to print your application receipt.
9. You will receive an SMS message with the details of your appointment.
10. Now, you just need to visit the Passport Seva Kendra or Regional Passport Office where the appointment has been booked. Make sure to carry your original documents along with the application receipt. It's not mandatory to carry the physical application receipt if you can show the SMS message you received on your phone after taking the appointment online.