Documents required for minor passport

Want to get passport for your kid? If your child is under 18, you need to apply for a minor passport. The process is similar to adults. But, the documents required for minor passport is a bit different.

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Documents required for minor passport

Indian parents can apply for minor passport their kids. The process remains same as for adults, you have to fill out online form and book appointment for PSK visit. Then it is necessary to visit PSK for documents and biometric verification. Here are the list of the documents required for minor passport

• Current Address Proof
• Birth Proof
• Annexure D

Note: If the minor age is between 15 to 18 years and want to get 10 years validity passport, you have to submit proof of ECNR as additonal documents along with given above.

List of Acceptable Address Proof
One important thing to note is that current address proof of parent is also accepted as a valid document for minors

• Utility bills (water, telephone, electricity, gas)

• Income tax assessment order

• Election commission photo ID card

• Employer certificate on letterhead

• Spouse’s passport copy (if address matches)

• Parent’s passport copy (for minors)

• Aadhaar card

• Rent agreement

• Bank passbook (from scheduled banks only)

Notes:

• Only present address proof required, irrespective of stay duration

• Aadhaar card accepted as proof of address and photo ID

• Company address proof only from public limited companies on letterhead

• Specific bank list for accepting passbooks as address proof

When it comes to providing address proof for a minor passport, you can use any of the above documents

• Birth certificate from municipal authorities

• School transfer or leaving certificate

• Policy bond from a public life insurance company

• Orphanage or child care home declaration

As per new rules, for individuals born on or after October 1, 2023 need to provide birth certificate as proof of borth compulsorily

Proof of Non-ECR

For dependent children of gazetted government servants:

• Identity Certificate as per Annexure A

• Birth Certificate issued by municipal authority

• School leaving/transfer certificate from last attended school

• Parent’s passport copy (government servant)

For children up to 18 years of age:

• Birth Certificate issued by municipal authority

For dependent children of Income Tax payers:

• Birth Certificate issued by municipal authority

• School leaving/transfer certificate from last attended school

For dependent children of professional degree holders:

• Birth Certificate issued by municipal authority

• School leaving/transfer certificate from last attended school

Documents required for minor passport in Tatkal Category

Here are the list of minor passport required documents if you are applying in tatkal category, then you need to submit these

1. Address Proof
2. Birth Proof
3. Non-ECR Documents if applicable
4. Any 2 out of 6 documents

• Aadhaar card or e-Aadhaar with 12-digit Aadhaar number from UIDAI

• Student photo ID cards from recognized schools/colleges

• Birth certificates issued under the Births and Deaths Registration Act

• Ration cards

• Old passport (for re-issue cases only)

• PAN card

Additional Documents Required for Specific Cases

Depending on the specific situation, you may need to provide additional documents:

Non-ECR Category

• Identity certificate (Annexure A)

• Birth certificate issued by municipal authority for orphanage/child care home declarations.

Children of Government/PSU/Statutory Employees

• Identity certificate (Annexure A)

• Affidavit (Annexure E).

Parent(s) Holding Valid Passport with Spouse Name Endorsed

• Parent’s passport copy.

Parent(s) Residing Abroad

• Annexure C declaration.

Adopted Children

• Adoption decree/CARA certificate.

Divorced Parents

• Court custody order.

Parents separated but not divorced

• A declaration confirming information provided in Annexure C.

One Parent Not Giving Consent

• Declaration confirming information provided in Annexure C of the application.

Guardian Applying (Parents Not Giving Consent)

• A court order or judgment naming a legal guardian.

Students Staying Away from Parents

• Student ID/letter from institute.

Children Born Through Surrogacy

• Annexure I declaration.

Annexure for the passport of minor

Below mentioned are the annexure for document of passport requirements for minor

Annexure/ Affidavits for passport	Type of annexure
Declaration of Parent/Guardian for Minor Passports (one parent not given consent)	Annexure C
Declaration of Parent/Guardian for Minor Passports	Annexure D
A Declaration affirming the particulars furnished in the application about the minor	Annexure I
Special cases of minors requiring passports	Appendix 12

Tatkal Passport Process

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FAQs

Is Aadhaar card enough for minor passport?

You can provide Aadhar card as proof of address for minor passport.

Is birth certificate mandatory for minor passport?

Birth certificate is mandatory for kids born on or after October 1, 2023. For others, you can provide alternate documents as proof of birth.

Is Aadhaar proof of date of birth?

No , you can submit other documents like birth certificate,leaving certificate as proof of birth.

What is the fee for a minor passport?

The fees for minor passport is Rs 1000 under normal application mode for validity of 5 years.