Passport For Senior Citizen In India

Special privilege is there while applying passport for senior citizen in India. There is discount given in the passport fee for senior citizens. Documents required for passport for senior citizens is almost same as any adult applicant . There is also discount in senior citizen passport renewal fee while process for passport renewal for senior citizens remains same.

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Applicants whose age of 60 and above are considered senior citizens. Senior Citizen’s passport is valid for 10 years. The eligible one can apply for senior citizens passport  by following few steps. 

Eligibility for Senior Citizens Passport Application

To apply for a passport for senior citizen, you must:

1. Be 60 years of age or above.
2. Meet the standard requirements for proof of identity, address, and nationality.

Documents Required for Senior Citizen Passport in India

The proof of present address and date of birth for senior citizens is same for both normal and tatkal applications. So, while applying for normal and tatkal passport, you can refer to the below list of documents.

The following documents are required for passport for senior citizens:

1. Proof of Present address
2. Proof of Date of Birth

Proof of Present Address for Senior citizen passport

Below is the list of documents acceptable for proof of present address for a senior citizen passport:

1. Water Bill
2. Telephone Bill
3. Electricity Bill
4. Income Tax Assessment Order
5. Voter ID
6. Proof of gas connection
7. Certificate form Employer on letterhead
8. Spouse photocopy
9. Aadhaar card
10. Rent Agreement
11. Active Bank account passbook

Proof of Date of Birth for Senior citizen passport

Below is the list of documents acceptable for date of Birth for a senior citizen passport:

1. Birth certificate issued by birth/death government authority.
2. Last Issued Education certificate
3. Policy bond issued by life insurance or the insurance company having DOB
4. Pension certificate
5. Voter ID
6. PAN Card
7. Driving License
8. A declaration given by the head of the orphan/ child care authority body.

Additional requirements for senior citizen passport under tatkal application

As mentioned earlier, the proof of present address and date of birth for senior citizens is same for both normal and Tatkal applications. Along with mandatory documents , additional three documents out of given lists needs to be submitted :

List of acceptable documents for senior citizen passports in Tatkal (Any 3 out of 13)

Below is the list of documents acceptable for a senior citizen passport in Tatkal:

1. Aadhaar Card
2. Electors photo ID card 
3. Service photo ID card
4. Caste Certificate
5. Arms License
6. Pension Certificate
7. Last Passport Issued
8. PAN Card
9. Bank passbook/ Kisan Passbook/ Post office passbook
10. Students Photo ID card
11. Driving License
12. Birth Certificate
13. Rations Cards

Documents Required for Renewal of Senior Citizen Passport in India

Passport renewal for senior citizens can be done 1 year before the expiry of the passport. Renewal of passport for senior citizens is possible even after the expiry of passport. Following are the documents required for the Renewal of senior citizen passport in India :

1. Old Passport
2. Proof of Present Address
3. Supporting Documents to verify the non-ECR category

Proof of present address for Renewal of Senior Citizen passport in India

Below is the list of proof of documents acceptable for the Renewal of a senior citizen passport:

1. Water Bill
2. Telephone Bill
3. Electricity Bill
4. Income tax assessment order
5. Voter ID card
6. Proof of gas connection
7. Certificate from the Employer on the letter hand
8. Spouse passport copy
9. Parent’s passport copy
10. Aadhaar card
11. Rent agreement
12. Active Bank account passbook

Passport fee for senior citizens

Senior citizens receive a 10% discount on the fresh passport application fee. Below is the list of passport fees for Senior Citizens:

1. Normal passport of 36 pages = 1350 Rs
2. Normal Passport of 60 pages = 1800 R
3. Taktal passport of 36 pages = 3150 Rs
4. Tatkal Passport of 60 pages = 3600 Rs

Steps for a Passport for Senior Citizens in India

1. Visit the Passport Seva website. Create an account by including your details.
2. Fill out the application form: Log in to your passport Seva Kendra. Fill out the application form and submit it. 
3. Book an appointment: After logging in click on the “Pay and schedule appointment” tab to schedule an appointment. Choose the mode of payment and pay the application fees.
4. Print the Application Receipt and visit PSK: Get your application Receipt and visit the nearest passport seva Kendra on an appointment day.
5. Police verification: There will be police verification at the current address    
6. Passport issuance: Once police verification is done, the passport will be issued
7. Delivery of passport: Senior citizen passport will be delivered by post at the current address

Senior Citizen-Friendly Features

1. Priority Processing: Senior citizens often receive faster appointment slots.
2. Reduced Fees: Some categories of senior citizens may be eligible for reduced fees or rebates.
3. Ease of Verification: Police verification may be waived for renewals under Tatkal or specific conditions.

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FAQs

Can I apply passport after 70 years?

Yes, you can apply for passport under senior citizens category.

How to apply for a passport for senior citizens in India?

• Visit the Passport Seva portal and create a profile.
• Select ‘Fresh Passport’ or ‘Renew Passport’ and provide details.
• Choose a nearby Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Passport Office
• Upload scanned copies of required documents.
• Attend your appointment for biometric data capture and document verification.
• After police verification (if applicable), the passport will be dispatched.

Do senior citizens need an appointment for a passport application?

Yes, senior citizens need an appointment in India. But, they get special help at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK). They receive a priority token to speed up the process, which means their passport application is processed faster.

How many days will it take for a tatkal passport for senior citizens?

It takes around 2-3 days for getting tatkal passport after visiting PSK.

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