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While applying for passport in Bangalore, you need to choose the category on the basis of age. The categories are :
Adult passport: Indians above 18 years of age can apply for adult category of passport .
Minor passport: Indians below 18 years of age are eligible to apply under minor category. The minor must have a separate passport as per the Indian passport act. There are two categories of minor passports based on the validity of the passport, i.e.
Validity of Indian passport
An adult passport is valid for the period of 10 years. Minor passport is valid for 5 years or till the minor attains 18 years of age, whichever is the earliest.
Passport application fees in Bangalore
For tatkal passport, you need to pay additional fees of Rs 2000
Passport Seva Kendra in Bangalore
Process
Document Required
1. Documents required for new passport in normal category - Adult
1- Proof Of Present Address
2- Proof Of Date Of Birth
3- 10 the certificate to apply under ECNR category
Current address proof - List of acceptable documents
Date of birth proof - List of acceptable documents
2. Documents required for new passport in normal category - Minor
1- Proof Of Present Address - For minor applicants, present address proof document in the name of parent(s) can be submitted.
2- Proof Of Date Of Birth
3- Annexure D : A declaration affirming the particulars furnished in the application about the minor as per Annexure D
Current address proof - List of acceptable documents
Date of birth proof - List of acceptable documents
3. Documents required for new passport in Tatkal category - Adult
1- Proof Of Present Address
2- Proof Of Date Of Birth
3- 10 the certificate to apply under ECNR category
4- 3 out of 13 documents to apply under tatkal category . The list of 13 document is :
Current address proof - List of acceptable documents
Date of birth proof - List of acceptable documents
4. Documents required for new passport in Tatkal category - Minor
1- Proof Of Present Address : For minor applicants, present address proof document in the name of parent(s) can be submitted.
2- Proof Of Date Of Birth
3- 10 the certificate to apply under ECNR category
4- Annexure D : A declaration affirming the particulars furnished in the application about the minor as per Annexure D
5 - 2 out of 6 documents to apply under tatkal category .The list of 6 document is :
Date of birth proof - List of acceptable documents
Forms
FAQ's
1. Which passport office should I select for Bangalore?
2. How many days to get normal passport in Bangalore?
It takes approx. 30 days to get normal passport from the date of appointment at passport seva kendra.
3. How much does a passport cost in Bangalore?
4. Can I visit RPO Bangalore without appointment?
5. Which are the documents acceptable as Proof of Date of Birth to apply for passport in Bangalore ?
Following are the documents acceptable as proof of Date of Birth :