Apply for minor passport

Rules for passport for minor and passport for infants is different from adult passport . Also documents required for minor passport and documents required for infant passport is different from adult passport. So, while applying passport for minor, its important to have correct knowledge of the process, documents required, fees etc.

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Passport for minor

In India, any individual under age of 18 is considered a minor. A minor must apply for a separate passport as per the Indian Passport Act. There are two categories of minor passports based on age:

1. Children below 15 years: Eligible for a 5-year validity passport.
2. Children between 15 and 18 years: They can choose between a 5-year or 10-year validity passport (valid until they turn 18).

Parents need to apply online for passport for minors using the official website of Passportseva. It needs to fill out a form online, make a fee payment, and schedule an appointment for a PSK visit on the same website. On the appointment date, parents have to visit PSK with their child for document verification. After submissions and verification at PSK, police verification will take place at a police station near your present address. Following these steps, you will get your minor passport at your address in 25 -30 working days.

There are two modes of passport application for minors, i.e., normal and tatkal. It takes around 25-30 days for passport processing in normal mode, but you can get your minor passport in 2-3 days using the tatkal mode of application.

Do both parents need to be present for child passport in India?

Ideally, both parents should be present at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) while applying for the minor’s passport. However, if one parent is absent (for example, living abroad), the present parent can apply for the passport with the required consent form (Annexure D) from the absent parent.

 

Documents Required for Minor Passport

Parents or guardian has to submit documents while applying for passport for minor. It needs to submit documents to the PSK (Passport Seva Kendra). Following is the list of documents required in general for passport application for minors.

1. Present address proof (Aadhaar Card)
2. Date of birth proof ( Birth Certificate)
3. Annexure D for declaring consent by parents

List of acceptable documents 

Address proof

1. Water Bill
2. Telephone
3. Electricity bill
4. Income Tax Assessment Order
5. Election Commission Photo ID card
6. Proof of Gas Connection
7. Certificate from Employer of reputed companies on letter head
8. Spouse’s passport copy (showing family details on it and the applicant’s present address matches the address mentioned in the spouse’s passport)
9. Parent’s passport copy, in case of minors(First and last page)
10. Aadhaar Card
11. Rent Agreement
12. Photo Passbook of running Bank Account (Scheduled Public Sector Banks, Scheduled Private Sector Indian Banks and Regional Rural Banks only)

Except Aadhar card, above document of parents name are acceptable

Date of Birth proof

1. Birth Certificate
2. Transfer/School leaving/Matriculation Certificate
3. Policy Bond issued by the Public Life Insurance Corporations/Companies having the DOB of the holder
4. PAN Card issued by the Income Tax Department
5. Driving License issued by the Transport department of concerned state Government
6. 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

Documents Required for Minor Passport in Special Cases

• Aged 15-18 (10-year validity): Proof of Non-ECR category.
• Divorced Parents: Submit a certified copy of the court order.
• Separated (Not Divorced) Parents: Provide Annexure C.
• Single Parent (Out of Wedlock): Annexure C is needed.
• One Parent Deceased: Death certificate of the deceased spouse.
• Application by Legal Guardian: Court decree or legal order appointing the guardian.
• Parent(s) Residing Abroad: Annexure C required.
• Children of Govt/PSU Employees: Original Identity Certificate (Annexure A).
• Parents with Valid Passports: Attested photocopies of either or both passports.
• One Parent Not Giving Consent: Annexure C must be submitted.
• Adopted Child: Court-attested adoption deed with child’s photo.

Passport fees for minor

The fee for the minor passport varies according to the scheme selected. It also depends on the validity of the passport and the age of the minor. There are different fee structures for fresh passports and passport renewal.

Age in years	Normal Scheme (Rs)	Tatkaal Scheme (Rs)
< 15	1000	3000
15 – 18	1500	3500
	1000	3000

How to apply for passport application for minors?

The procedure of passport application for minors is similar to that of an ordinary passport application for adult in that changes occur in documents and charges.

The parents or legal guardians of the child can apply for a passport. Here are the steps for applying for a passport application for minors.

1. Register the applicant on the Passport Seva Website.
2. Create a login ID and password
3. Click on apply for a Fresh passport. Enter details related to passport type
4. Enter the applicant details and fill in the application form
5. Make payment of fees required as per mode normal or tatkal for PSK
6. Schedule an appointment for a passport for minors at passport seva Kendra
7. Once you have submitted the online application form for the passport successfully,  Download the application form and take print out of it. Take the payment receipt.
8. Parents/Guardians need to visit selected PSK on appointment date and time with passport application and documents

After successful submission of the application form and documents at PSK,  police verification is required for a minor passport with a validity of 5 years or 10 ears.

Note: Police verification for minor passport (5 years validity) is not required if minor’s either or both parents hold a valid passport and the name of either parent is mentioned in his/her spouse′s passport.

Procedure to apply for a Infant Passport

The applicant’s parents or guardians need to follow the same steps mentioned above for the online application of an infant passport, i.e., for children below 4 years of age. While visiting the PSK or POPSK on the appointment date, it is necessary to carry a passport photograph of size 4.5 cm in length * 3.5 cm in width for passport application.

Minor passport rules

Here are some of the important points to know about minor passport before starting passport application for minors

1. Authorities do not allow endorsing a child’s name in the parent’s passport. Not even in the case when the baby is 1 month old. You need to apply for a fresh passport. To apply for a passport for minors in India you must have the documents required for a kid’s passport
2. Ideally both parents should be present at PSK/POPSK while application or one parent may be present with passports of both parents.
3. If one of the minor’s parents is in a foreign country, the passport application process requires them to submit an consent copy of other parent in  Annexure D along with minor’s passport application.
4. It is not mandatory for both parents to have a passport if one parent is in a foreign country.
5. When a minor is living with their legal parents or guardian, he/she needs to take the consent of both parents while applying for the passport and submitting the documents required for a minor passport.
6. Indian passport for minor consists of 36 pages booklet. Unlike the passport of an adult, the minor’s passport validity depends on the age of the minor.

Point to know for Passport seva kendra visit

You can reach 15 minutes prior to the appointment time. Authorities advise minors to go with their parents without waiting in line.

At PSK, the officials will take the biometric prints of fingers and iris, along with the photograph. After completing the verification process, they will issue a receipt to you. Keep this receipt for police verification.

When the police verification is done for 10 years validity minor passport —it will take 30 days to get your passport for minors in India and 5-7 days in the case of a Tatkal passport. Moreover, the passport-tracking facility is also available on the PSK website where you can track your passport application for minors.

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FAQs

What is the minimum age for a child passport in India?

There is no minimum age for applying for a child passport in India. Even newborns and infants are eligible to apply for a passport. As per Indian law, every child must have their own separate passport, regardless of age.

How to apply passport for kids?

To get a passport for your child, follow these steps:

1. Register on the official Passport Seva Website.
2. Fill out the online application form for a minor passport.
3. Pay the required fees and book an appointment at your nearest Passport Seva Kendra.
4. Visit the PSK with your child and submit the necessary documents (proof of address, date of birth, Annexure D, etc.).
5. Complete biometric verification and follow up with police verification if required.
6. Receive the passport by post within 25-30 days (Normal mode) or 5-7 days (Tatkal mode).

How do I apply for a passport for my baby?

To apply for your baby’s passport:

1. Register on the Passport Seva Website.
2. Fill out the application for a minor passport and pay the fee.
3. Book an appointment at the PSK.
4. Carry a passport-sized photograph of the baby (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm) along with required documents like the baby’s birth certificate, parents’ passports, and Annexure D.
5. Attend the appointment for document and biometric verification.
6. After processing, the passport will be delivered to your address

Is Aadhaar card required for a passport for a child?

No, Aadhaar is not mandatory for kid passport. But, it can be submitted as address proof if available. You can also submit other documents like parents’ passports, utility bills or rental agreements.

Are both parents required for minor passport application?

Both parents are required to sign the application form for a minor passport. But, if one parent is not available, the other parent can submit their own passport, the passport of the unavailable parent, and Annexure D as consent from the absent parent.

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