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Last updated: September 29, 2026
Applying for an official Indian passport online in Bangalore is a digital, streamlined process. Applicants residing across Koramangala, Indiranagar, HSR Layout, Whitefield, Electronic City, and surrounding areas in Karnataka fall under the administrative jurisdiction of Regional Passport Office (RPO) Bengaluru.
Whether you prefer completing the online procedure independently or seeking professional document consultation through Itzeazy, this guide details the exact steps, required proof for local and non-Karnataka residents, passport centers, and police verification rules in Bengaluru.
When applying online via the official Passport Seva portal, you must select Bengaluru as your Regional Passport Office (RPO) jurisdiction.
Primary Processing Centers (PSKs): PSK Lalbagh (Urvashi Theatre Junction) and PSK Marathahalli (Sai Arcade)
Jurisdiction: Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Ramanagara, Tumakuru, and nearby districts under RPO Bengaluru.
Official Government Fees: Rs.2,500 (Normal - 36 Pages) | Rs.3,500 (Normal - 60 Pages) | Rs.5,000 (Tatkaal - 36 Pages)
Visit the official website: passportindia.gov.in.
Click New User Register Now.
Under Passport Office, select Bengaluru.
Enter your name, date of birth, and email ID, then activate your account using the activation link sent to your email.
Log into your dashboard and select Apply for Fresh Passport / Re-issue of Passport.
Click Fill the Application Form Online.
Enter your personal details, family background, and current residential address in Bangalore.
Select your ECR or Non-ECR status (Non-ECR applies if you have completed 10th grade or higher).
Submit the form to generate your Application Reference Number (ARN).
Navigate to View Saved/Submitted Applications and select Pay and Schedule Appointment.
Select your preferred appointment location:
PSK Lalbagh: Urvashi Theatre Junction, Lalbagh Main Road / Richmond Town area.
PSK Sai Arcade (Marathahalli): Devarabeesanahalli, Outer Ring Road (ideal for tech corridor residents).
Local POPSK: Select Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (e.g., Yelahanka, Electronic City).
Pay the official government fee online (via UPI, Net Banking, or Credit/Debit card) to lock in your appointment slot.
Save or print your Appointment Confirmation Receipt.
If you have a complex documentation scenario (such as living in rented accommodation as a non-Karnataka native, name variations on identity proofs, or re-issue after passport damage), Itzeazy offers professional consultancy to ensure a hassle-free experience.
Pre-Audit of Documents: Thorough review of your address proofs, birth records, and annexures prior to submission to prevent application rejection.
Error-Free Form Filing: Complete application management on the official portal by experienced documentation specialists.
Early Appointment Booking: Tracking and securing early appointment slots at PSK Lalbagh or PSK Marathahalli.
Verification Guidance: Support for local police station verification and post-appointment file status tracking until delivery.
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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 fees of Rs 5000.
Location / Address: Urvashi Theatre Junction, Lalbagh Main Road, Bengaluru - 560027.
Purpose: Biometric collection, document checks, fresh/re-issue, Tatkaal processing, and senior citizen priority queues.
Location / Address: Sai Arcade, Survey No. 8/2, Devarabeesanahalli, Opp. Intel, Outer Ring Road, Bengaluru - 560103.
Purpose: Biometric collection, document verification, and appointment processing for residents along the ORR / Whitefield / Sarjapur belt.
Location / Address: 8th Block, 80 Feet Road, Koramangala, Bengaluru - 560095.
Purpose: Public grievance cell, complex document verification, and official enquiry walk-ins (by appointment).
Following your document check at PSK Lalbagh or PSK Marathahalli:
Your file is transmitted electronically to the Bengaluru City Police Commissionerate (or Bengaluru District Police for rural areas).
A police official from your local precinct (e.g., Koramangala, HSR Layout, Whitefield, Indiranagar, or Electronic City) will contact you.
You will either receive a home visit or be asked to visit your local police station with:
2 Passport-sized photographs.
Original Aadhaar Card and local Bangalore address proof.
Photocopies of ID proofs from two local neighbors (for witness verification).
Once police verification is approved, your passport enters printing and is dispatched via Speed Post directly to your Bangalore address.
Process
Document Required
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
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
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
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
It takes approx. 30 days to get normal passport from the date of appointment at passport seva kendra.
Following are the documents acceptable as proof of Date of Birth :
Following are the documents acceptable as proof of Address :
Yes. Itzeazy helps in name change procedure of passport too. It also helps in newspaper advertisement for name change process.
No, for passport applications like new passport or re-issue of passport you are not allowed to visit passport seva kendra without appointment. However, walk-in is allowed for purposes like getting NOC for old pending application for passport, extreme medical emergencies.
Marriage certificate is not mandatory to add spouse's name in the passport. Simply mentioning the spouse's name in the application form is sufficient. However, its always safer to carry marriage certificate if you have during addition of spouse name in the passport.
No, you can not apply under tatkal category, if your passport is damaged or lost.
No, Adhaar card is not mandatory to apply for passport. You need to provide 1 address proof document and 1 date of birth document from the list of permissible document list.
Yes, you can use rental agreement as address proof. But it should be valid and notorised. Registered rent agreement is also valid address proof for passport application.
You should apply in Bangalore where you are living currently. Passport application involves police verification. It mandatory to remain present during police verification at your current address .
Non-ECR passport allows you to travel freely to other countries, especially for jobs, without extra emigration checks. People who have Non-ECR passports usually don’t see any stamp or note about “ECR” on their passport pages. This is because their status is already marked as exempt in the passport system. Anyone who has passed Class 10 or studied beyond that (like 12th, diploma, graduation, or post-graduation) comes under the Non-ECR category. People who are 50 years or older automatically qualify.
No, once you have applied for passport under normal category, you can not change it to tatkall. If you want to apply in tatkaal category later, you will have to close application under normal category and apply afresh in tatkaal category.
Yes, its mandatory to be physically present at home during police verification. Non availability of you can lead to negative police verification.
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