Tatkal passport process is a faster mode of the application process for Indian passport. In this article, we will discuss Tatkal passport, Tatkal passport fees, Tatkal passport time, Tatkal passport documents requirement, Tatkal passport renewal,
Tatkal passport applies, the difference between normal and tatkal passport. Itzeazy facilitates the Tatkal passport process.

Passport application in India is of two types – normal passport and tatkal passport depending on the time required for processing. If someone needs a passport on an urgent basis, he/she can apply for a Tatkal passport. Usually tatkal passport time is  3-4 days. Tatkal passport fees are Rs. 2000 in addition to the normal passport fees.

A passport of India is a legal identity of a person in a foreign land just like an Aadhar and a PAN card in India. It also approves the authenticity of a person, which helps them availing various services in India as well as in foreign land because it contains address and photo proof.

In India, it is made under the consular, passport and visa division of the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India. Hence, the India government has a responsibility to manage the services of issuance of Passport to every Indian citizen who has applied for a passport India.

The process of getting fresh and reissue of passport consists of various stages both offline and online.

Passport Application Types

Depending upon the urgency of the requirement of passport, Indian people apply for two kinds of passport-Normal and Tatkal.

The Normal passport application is that every Indian citizen applies for and it takes 30-45 days to finish the process.

While Tatkal passport is the urgent application of passport required on urgent basis means, it requires high payment to get the work done in less time. You will get quick tatkal timing or appointment at the nearest PSK.

Every Indian can get tatkal and normal service for both new and renewal passport.

Note: the processing time will be less for the tatkal passport and the rest is the same as the normal passport application. Moreover, the service is only applicable to citizens with a genuine reason.

Eligibility for tatkal passport

Every Indian citizen is eligible for a tatkal passport. He/she just need to submit valid Indian Id proof, address proof, and application process fee. However, there are other factors or terms under which a citizen cannot apply for a Tatkal passport. Whosoever falls under these given categories will be checked for application for Tatkal.

  • A person born to Indian parents living outside India
  • An Indian citizen who recently gained Indian citizenship based on registration
  • A person deported to INDIA from another country
  • A person whom other country’s government have repatriated at their own cost
  • Adopted children either by Indian or foreign parents
  • A minor child with a single parent
  • Change in name
  • A resident of Nagaland and Jammu and Kashmir
  • Nagaland origin citizen living outside Nagaland
  • Minors living in Nagaland
  • Lost and stolen passport (it require FIR copy)
  • Damaged passport beyond identification
  • Change in gender or appearance
  • Change in personal data such as signature
  • Renewal of short passport validity

Tatkal Passport Process

First, visit the  Home Page for passport application. Here are steps for Tatkal passport application:

  • Open the link and register yourself as ‘New User’ or log in if you are an ‘Existing User’.
  • At registration, fill the form with your existing Email Id and password, which is your future Login credentials.
  • Save your email-id as login id or Passport Seva office will generate new login-id and send it to your mail-Id.
  • When you will log in to the account- it will show two options as Fresh and Re-issue application. Choose the option.
  • Now there are two options for you either fill the form online or download the soft copy of the form

For the online tatkal passport application process

Click on the link to start the online application process

  • Fill the complete form as usual but select the tatkal option for Passport
  • Submit the form
  • Pay the fee and keep the receipt of payment

For offline form, download the form and fill the form then upload it

Click on the link to download the form for an offline application process but before continuing the process, you need to log-in to the account.

  • Fill the form and choose the Tatkal option for passport issuance in scheme type
  • Submit the form
  • Choose the id proof for the declaration of birth and address
  • Complete the payment online and take out the print out of the payment
  • Choose the available date for the appointment at the nearest Passport Seva Kendra

At Passport Seva Kendra India

  • Go to the nearest Passport Seva Kendra office to submit the form
  • Carry the photocopy of the birth certificate and address proof
  • Also, carry the original Id proof and receipt of payment
  • It will take a step to step to complete the process at the PSK office
  • It will record your biometric and give you a final receipt with the application number
  • The passport will arrive at your address via post.

To understand the tatkal passport process in detail click on the Link.

Tatkal Passport Documents requirement

Following are the tatkal passport documents requirement :

1. Proof Of Present Address
2. Proof Of Date Of Birth
3. Documentary proof for any one of the Non-ECR
4. 3 out of 13 documents from

If the applicant is of the age of 18 years or above

The applicant in addition to the self-declaration certificate ” Annexure E “, shall submit any three of the following documents  :

  • Aadhaar Card/e-Aadhar containing the 12 digit Aadhaar number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India(UIDAI)
  • Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC)
  • Service Photo Identity Card issued by State/Central Government, Public Sector Undertakings, local bodies or Public Limited Companies
  • SC/ST/ OBC Certificates
  • Arms Licenses
  • Pension Documents such as ex-servicemen’s Pension Book/Pension Payment order, ex-servicemen’s Widow/Dependent Certificates, Old Age Pension Order, Widow Pension Order
  • Self-Passport (unrevoked and undamaged)
  • Income Tax Identity (PAN) Cards
  • Bank/ Kisan/ Post Office Passbooks
  • Student Photo Identity Cards issued by Government Recognized Educational Institutions in respect of full time courses
  • Driving Licenses (valid and within the jurisdiction of State of submission of application)
  • Birth Certificates issued under the RBD Act
  • Rations Cards

If the applicant is below 18 years old

In addition to Annexure E, one of the following documents can be submitted :

  • Aadhaar Card/e-Aadhar containing the 12 digit Aadhaar number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India(UIDAI)
  • Student Photo Identity Cards issued by Government Recognized Educational Institutions in respect of full-time courses
  • Birth Certificates issued under the RBD Act
  • Rations Cards

Tatkal Passport Fees

According to the need, there are different tatkal passport fees in India. You will get to the complete detail about the fee structure while submitting the application.

For fresh application–

Adult – Rs.  1500  application fee + Rs.  2000  Tatkal passport fee

Minor – Rs. 1000 application fee + Rs. 2000  Tatkal passport fee

For re-issue of Passport –

Adult – Rs.  1500  application fee + Rs.  2000  Tatkal passport fee

Minor – Rs. 1000 application fee + Rs. 2000  Tatkal passport fee

A 10% rebate is given to minor (below the age of 8 years ) and senior citizen ( above the age of 60 years ) on basic passport fees. There is no rebate on additional Tatkal passport fees.

The payment can be done through online banking, Credit and debit card, and through SBI Bank Chalan.

Passport Status India

Click on the given link to know about the status of the passport. For passport tracking, you must have your application file number and Date of Birth.

Tatkal Passport Time for Dispatch

Unlike normal passport application, tatkal passport time for an application means quick issuance and verification process by PSK. It will dispatch within 7 days of the application when all the paperwork is done at Passport Seva Kendra. An applicant under the tatkal scheme is ensured for quick processing and early dispatch of passport. The tatkal timing of the issue of the passport is less than the normal passport application.

Tatkal Passport Renewal

The tatkal passport renewal process is the same as the new Tatkal passport process.  If the passport is damaged but the credentials are readable like name, passport number, photograph, and signature then you can apply for reissue of passport under the Tatkal scheme. However, if the passport is damaged to an unreadable extent then you are not allowed to apply for a passport under the same scheme.

Note:

Police verification is required after issuance of passport nevertheless passport will be dispatched on the 3rd day without a verification report of the police.

Not everyone can apply for a tatkal passport. To know more about who can apply for a tatkal passport go through the instruction booklet available on the PSK.

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