List of Documents Required for Passport in India

Getting an Indian passport opens the door to global travel and new experiences. Whether you're applying for the first time or renewing an old one, knowing the required documents is essential. This guide outlines the key documents needed for a passport in India and helps you navigate the application process with ease. By understanding what’s required, you’ll be better prepared to complete the procedure smoothly and confidently.

Documents Required for a New Passport

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

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

Date of Birth Proof

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

Photo ID Proof

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

Passport Size Photo

Two recent passport-sized photos of yours with a white background must be provided as part of the application.

Old Passport

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

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. Here are the documents required for a child's passport appointment:

• Birth certificate of the minor
• Proof of address
• Proof of the parents' citizenship
• Recent passport-sized photographs
• Annexure 'D' signed by both parents or guardians
• Annexure 'C' for minors aged between 15 and 18
• Any additional documents as required by the passport office

Both parents or legal guardians must be present to sign and give consent. If one parent is absent, a notarised affidavit is required. Address proof must be in the parents' names, and passport-holding parents should carry originals and self-attested copies to the PSK.

Documents Required To Reissue Passport For Minors

Here is the list of necessary documents 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 is 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 you will need to carry while going for a passport appointment:

 Address Proof:

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

Date of Birth Proof:

• Birth certificate
• Aadhaar card
• PAN cardDriving licence

Photo ID Proof:

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

Passport Size Photos

Two recent passport-sized photos with a white background

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:

1. 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)

2. Date of Birth Proof

• Birth certificate
• Aadhaar
• PAN
• School leaving certificate

3. Address Proof:

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

4. Passport Size Photos

• Two recent passport-sized photos

5. 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:

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.

Date of Birth Proof

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

Address Proof

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

Photographs

Two recent passport-sized photographs with a white background are required, taken within the last six months.

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 to obtain a Tatkaal passport include the following, according to the Indian Passport Authority:

• Aadhaar card
• Birth certificate
• PAN card
• Voter ID card
• Mobile phone or landline bill
• School Leaving Certificate
• Previous Passport (if applicable)
• Your two latest passport-size photographs
• Police Verification Certificate (PVC)
• Annexure E for minors (when one parent has given consent)
• Annexure H for minors (when both parents have given consent)

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 needed for 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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