Passport Application Online
What is a Passport?
It is a travel document, issued by the government of the country to its citizens, which certifies the identity and nationality of its owner essentially during international travel.
An Indian passport is issued by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs to Indian citizens for the purpose of international travel. It enables the bearer to travel internationally and serves as proof of Indian citizenship as per the Passports Act.
There are three types of passports in India; Ordinary Passport (Deep Blue), Diplomatic Passport (Maroon) and Official Passport (White). An Ordinary passport can either contain 36 or 60 pages.
Documents required for Passport Application
• Birth Proof
- Birth Certificate Issued by The Registrar of Births and Deaths or The Municipal Corporation or Any Other Prescribed Authority, Whosoever Has Been Empowered Under the Registration of Birth and Deaths Act, 1969 To Register the Birth of a Child Born in India.
- Transfer/School Leaving/Matriculation Certificate Issued by The School Last Attended/Recognized Educational Board.
- Policy Bond Issued by The Public Life Insurance Corporations/Companies Having the DOB Of the Holder of The Insurance Policy.
- Copy of An Extract of The Service Record of The Applicant (Only in Respect of Government Servants) Or the Pay Pension Order (In Respect of Retired Government Servants), Duly Attested/Certified by The Officer/In-Charge of The Administration of The Concerned Ministry/Department of The Applicant.
- Aadhaar Card/E-Aadhaar.
- Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) Issued by The Election Commission of India.
- PAN Card Issued by The Income Tax Department.
- Driving License Issued by The Transport Department of Concerned State Government.
- A Declaration Given by The Head of The Orphanage/Child Care Home on Their Official Letter Head of The Organization Confirming the DOB of the Applicant.
Present Residential Address Proof
- Water Bill.
- Telephone (Landline or post-paid Mobile Bill).
- Electricity Bill.
- Income Tax Assessment Order.
- Election Commission Photo ID Card.
- Proof of Gas Connection.
- Certificate from Employer of Reputed Companies on Letter Head.
- Spouse's Passport Copy (First and Last Page Including Family Details Mentioning Applicant's Name as Spouse of The Passport Holder), (Provided the Applicant's Present Address Matches the Address Mentioned in The Spouse's Passport).
- Parent's Passport Copy, In Case of Minors (First and Last Page).
- Aadhaar Card.
- Rent Agreement.
- Photo Passbook of Running Bank Account (Scheduled Public Sector Banks, Scheduled Private Sector Indian Banks and Regional Rural Banks Only).
• Non ECR Proof
All Persons Having Educational Qualifications of Matriculation and Above
Matriculation or Higher Educational Pass Certificate
All Persons Above the Age Of 50 Years
- Birth Certificate issued by the Municipal Authority or any office authorized to issue Birth and Death Certificate by the Registrar of Births & Deaths
- School leaving certificate / Secondary School leaving certificate/ Certificate of Recognized Boards from the school last attended by the applicant or any other recognized educational institution
All Children Up to The Age Of 18 Years. (For Re-Issue of Passport, After They Attain the Age Of 18 Years, Documents to Prove Their Non-ECR Category Has to Be Submitted, Else ECR Stamping Will Be Done)
Birth Certificate Issued by Municipal Authority or Any Office Authorized to Issue Birth Certificate by Registrar of Births and Deaths
Income-Tax Payers (Including Agricultural Income-Tax Payees) In Their Individual Capacity, Their Spouses and Dependent Children Below the Age 18 Years
- Proof of assessment of income tax and actual payment of income tax for last one year
- Income Tax return statement (with income tax being paid by the applicant) for last one year that is stamped by income tax authorities and a copy of the PAN card
- An attested copy of marriage certificate issued by the Marriage Registrar needs to be submitted. For verification, spouse's name needs to be endorsed in the applicant's passport. (For spouses, certificate signifying relation)
- Birth Certificate issued by Municipal Authority or any office authorized to issue Birth Certificate by Registrar of Births and Deaths. (For dependent children certificate signifying relation)
- School leaving certificate / Secondary School leaving certificate/ Certificate of Recognized Boards from the school last attended by the applicant or any other recognized educational institution. (For dependent children certificate signifying relation)
Persons Possessing Two Years Diploma from Any Institute Recognized by The National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) Or State Council of Vocational Training (SCVT), Or Persons Holding Three Years Diploma/Equivalent Degree from Institutions, Such as Polytechnics Recognized by The Central/State Governments of India
Pass Certificate issued by the Institute
Nurses Possessing Qualifications Recognized Under the Indian Nursing Council Act. 1947
Nursing Certificate.
All Professional Degree Holders, Their Spouses and Dependent Children. Examples of Professional Degree Holders Are Doctors Holding MBBS Degree or Equivalent Degree in AYURVED or HOMEOPATHY, Accredited Journalists, Engineers, Chartered Accountants, Cost Accountants, Lecturers, Teachers, Scientists, Advocates, Etc.
- Certificate of the professional degree held.
- An attested copy of marriage certificate issued by the Marriage Registrar needs to be submitted. For verification, spouse's name needs to be endorsed in the applicant's passport. (For spouses, certificate signifying relation)
- Birth Certificate issued by Municipal Authority or any office authorized to issue Birth Certificate by Registrar of Births and Deaths (For dependent children certificate signifying relation)
- School leaving certificate / Secondary School leaving certificate/ Certificate of Recognized Boards from the school last attended by the applicant or any other recognized educational institution (For dependent children certificate signifying relation)
Process for Passport Application online
We aspire to make the online processes very simple and easy to follow. In contrary to government sites, we have made the online passport application service very simple and compact, so as to use the least of your time. Please follow the steps as given to submit your passport application online.
Step 1: Visit our passport application portal passport-sahayata.org/and click on the ‘Passport’ dropdown and then click on ‘Fresh or Re-issue Passport. You can also directly click on the following link
Step 2: Fill the application form with all the required details correctly. Filling the application form incorrectly is a punishable offense by law. Keep soft copies of the required documents ready while filling the form. Submit the form. You can also download the passport e-form and upload it after finishing it.
Step 3: Make the payment for the passport application.
Step 4: Our Passport Sahayata executives will process your application.
Step 5: The executive will schedule an appointment at Passport Seva Kendra (PSK).
Step 6: After the passport verification is completed successfully you will receive the passport via post.
H4: Why choose our services?
We are the home to an entire group of experts and professionals who are very well versed with the nuances of online application processes according to the government rules. We have a very satisfied customer base and our clientele has a very wide range. All our customers are very happy and satisfied with our services and also come back to us for help in any future application processes.
Through portals like https://passport-sahayata.org/ which offer quick and hassle-free online passport application services from the safety of your home, getting your passport has never been easier. Online passport application through the above portal also saves time by cutting out the excess time required to get registered offline in government departments or on government sites which have a very complicated and long procedure which is not very customer friendly and very confusing.
If you are facing any problem while filling the online passport application form, or have any doubts about the process then you can reach us at our website or Facebook page