List of Documents Required for Passport in India

The documents required for an Indian passport include proof of address, proof of date of birth, and a valid photo ID. The exact list of documents depends on whether the application is for a new passport, renewal, reissue, Tatkaal passport, or a minor’s passport. 

Key Highlights:

• Proof of address, date of birth, and identity are mandatory for all passport types.
• Additional documents apply for minors, Tatkaal, and diplomatic/official passports.
• For renewal/reissue, the old passport must be submitted with photocopies of key pages.

What is the List of Documents Required for Passport?

Documents required for Indian passport are the officially accepted proofs that applicants must submit to verify their identity, address, date of birth, and eligibility. The required set of documents varies depending on whether the application is for a new passport, renewal, reissue, Tatkaal, minor, or diplomatic/official passport.

Documents Required for New Passport

The following is a list of documents required for new passport: 

I. Address Proof

• Aadhaar card or E-Aadhaar
• Bank account statement
• Voter ID card
• Water bill
• Telephone bill
• Electricity bill
• Gas connection bill
• Rental agreement
• Income tax assessment order

II. Date of Birth Proof

• Aadhaar card or e-Aadhaar
• PAN card
• Driving licence
• Birth certificate

III. Photo ID Proof

• Voter ID
• PAN card
• Aadhaar card or e-Aadhaar
• Driving licence

IV. Old Passport

If you already hold a passport, you must submit it along with your application form.

V. Additional Passport Documentation

• Additional documents may be required depending on your case. 
• Always check the official Passport Seva website to ensure you have all the necessary paperwork.

Documents Required For Minor's Passport

In India, those under 18 are considered minors, and their passports are valid for 5 years or until they turn 18, whichever comes first. The documents required for Indian passport for minors are:

• Birth certificate of the minor
• Proof of address
• Proof of the parents' citizenship
• Annexure D is generally required when both parents provide consent for the passport application. 
• Annexure C may be required in specific cases where one parent is applying without the consent of the other parent.
• Any additional documents as required by the passport office

For a minor's passport application, only one parent or legal guardian needs to accompany the child to the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK). 

• In cases where both parents consent to the application, a duly filled Annexure D signed by both parents must be submitted. 
• If one parent is unable or unwilling to provide consent, the accompanying parent may submit the appropriate declaration, such as Annexure C, subject to the applicable Passport Seva guidelines. 
• Address proof may be provided in the name of either parent. If the parents hold valid passports, they should carry the original passports along with self-attested photocopies for verification.

Documents Required To Reissue Passport For Minors

Here is the list of the documents required for the reissue of a minor’s passport:

• Previous Passport: The original expired or expiring passport, photocopies of the first two and last two pages, including the ECR or non-ECR page (previously ECNR), and any pages with observations.
• Parental Consent: A letter of consent from both parents or legal guardians granting permission for the passport reissue.
• School Certificate: A photocopy of the school leaving certificate may be needed to verify the minor’s details.
• Address Proof: One of the following documents from the parents can be submitted as proof of address:
  • Utility bills (electricity, telephone, water supply, or gas) in the name of the applicant
  • Voter ID card
  • Aadhaar card
  • A bank statement with a recent photo of the applicant
  • Driving licence
  • Rent agreement
  • Income tax assessment order

Documents Required for Passport Appointment

These are the following documents required for passport appointment:

 I. Address Proof

• Aadhaar card
• Voter ID
• Bank statement
• Utility bills (water/electricity/gas/telephone)
• Rental agreement
• Income tax assessment order

II. Date of Birth Proof

• Birth certificate
• Aadhaar card
• PAN cardDriving licence

III. Photo ID Proof

• Aadhaar card
• Voter ID
• PAN card
• Driving licence

IV. Passport Size Photos

Applicants generally do not need to carry physical photographs for passport applications submitted through Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) or Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs), as photographs are captured digitally during the appointment. However, specific categories such as children below 4 years of age may be required to submit photographs as per Passport Seva guidelines.

V. Old Passport

Submit your old passport, if applicable.

Documents Required for Renewal of Passport

If you're renewing your passport when it is expiring, here’s what you’ll need:

I. Expired or Expiring Passport

• Original passport
• Self-attested copies of the first and last pages
• Copy of the ECR/non-ECR page and observation pages (if any)

II. Date of Birth Proof

• Birth certificate
• Aadhaar
• PAN
• School leaving certificate

III. Address Proof

• Aadhaar card
• Voter ID
• Utility bills
• Bank statement
• Rental agreement
• Employer’s letter

IV.  Additional Documents

• Name change affidavit
• Marriage certificate or divorce decree
• FIR/police report (in case of lost/damaged passport)

Documents Required To Reissue Passport

There are several reasons why you may need to reissue your passport, including:

• Change of address
• Renewal of a Short Validity Passport (SVP)
• Expiring passport
• Changes in personal information
• Lost, damaged, or stolen passport
• Expired passport
• Exhaustion of passport pages

The following documents are required when applying for a reissue of your passport:

I. Old Passport

• Present the original expired or soon-to-expire passport (less than 1 year validity).
• Submit the passport even if it is damaged or expired.
• Provide a self-attested photocopy of the first two and last two pages.
• Include a self-attested copy of the ECR/non-ECR page.
• If applicable, include any observation pages.
• Submit a copy of the extension page, if available.

II. Date of Birth Proof

• Birth certificate
• Aadhaar card
• PAN card
• School Leaving Certificate or Transfer Certificate

III. Address Proof

• Voter ID
• Aadhaar card
• Utility bills
• Rental agreement
• Bank account statement
• Employer's letter

IV. Additional Documents

• For a name change, submit a name change affidavit.
• For marital status changes, provide a marriage certificate or divorce decree.
• If the passport is lost, stolen, or damaged, submit a police report (FIR), or provide an affidavit detailing the incident.

Documents Required For Tatkaal Passport

Documents required for a Tatkaal passport include standard proof of address, proof of date of birth, and proof of identity documents.

I. For Adults (18 years and above)

• Aadhaar Card
• PAN Card
• Voter ID Card
• Driving Licence
• Bank Passbook/Bank Account Statement
• Birth Certificate
• Previous Passport (for renewal or reissue applications)
• Any other documents accepted under the Passport Seva guidelines

Applicants are generally required to submit any three documents from the prescribed list of acceptable documents.

II. For Minors (Below 18 years)

• Birth Certificate
• Aadhaar Card
• Proof of Address
• Parent's Passport (if available)
• Annexure D, where both parents provide consent
• Annexure C, where one parent applies without the consent of the other parent, subject to Passport Seva guidelines

Minor applicants are generally required to submit any two documents from the prescribed list of acceptable documents.

Note: No Police Verification Certificate (PVC) is required before applying under the Tatkaal scheme. Tatkaal passports are generally issued on a post-police verification basis, subject to document verification and approval by the passport authority.

Documents Required For Official Or Diplomatic Passport

To apply for a Diplomatic or Official passport in India, the following documents are required:

• The applicant's official identity card
• A request letter from the forwarding officer, following the format provided on the Passport Seva portal
• A certificate issued by the Head of Office, with the format available on the Passport Seva portal
• Political or PMO Clearance Certificate, if applicable
• If the applicant is about to retire (within six months from the date of application), an official undertaking from the office must be submitted

To cancel an existing passport or reissue a Diplomatic or Official passport, the applicant must provide the original Diplomatic or Official passport, along with the original Surrender or Safe Certificate or the original Cancellation Certificate.

It is important to know the documents required for Indian passport applications in order to obtain hassle-free and timely service, whether for obtaining a new passport, renewing an existing passport, or making an application for a Tatkaal or Diplomatic passport.

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