Documents required for minor passport in India

Do you want to get passport for your kid? If your child is under 18 you need to apply for minor passport. The process is almost the same as an adult passport, but the documents required for a minor passport in India is bit different. Many parents get confused about which documents to carry or whose ID is required the parent’s or the child’s. In this blog we will talk about all the minor passport documents, also the documents required for Tatkal application and special case.

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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

Some children need to submit Non-ECR proof when applying for a passport. The documents required depend on the parents’ profession or status:

1. Children of gazetted government servants

• Identity Certificate (Annexure A)
• Birth Certificate issued by local authorities
• School Leaving/Transfer Certificate from the last attended school
• Parent’s Passport copy (government servant)

2. Children up to 18 years old

• Birth Certificate issued at the time of birth

3. Children of Income Tax payers

• Birth Certificate
• School Leaving/Transfer Certificate

4. Children of professional degree holders (e.g., doctors, engineers, lawyers)

• Birth Certificate
• School Leaving/Transfer Certificate

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 submit extra documents with the minor passport documents:

1. Non-ECR Category

• Identity Certificate (Annexure A)
• Birth certificate issued by local authorities for orphanage or child care home declarations

2. Children of Government / PSU / Statutory Employees

• Identity Certificate (Annexure A)
• Affidavit (Annexure E)
• Parent’s Passport copy (if spouse name is endorsed)

3. Parents Living Abroad

• Annexure C declaration

4. Adopted Children

• Adoption Decree / CARA certificate

5. Divorced Parents

• Court custody order

6. Separated Parents (Not Divorced)

• Declaration confirming information provided in Annexure C

7. One Parent Not Giving Consent

• Declaration as per Annexure C

8. Guardian Applying (Parents Not Available)

• Court order or judgment naming the legal guardian

9. Students Staying Away from Parents

• Student ID card or institute-issued letter

10. 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

How to apply for Passport online in India

Passport Fees in India

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 in India?

Yes, the birth certificate is mandatory for all children born on or after October 1, 2023. It is the only valid proof of your child’s date of birth that the Passport Office will accept. If your child was born before October 1, 2023, the birth certificate is not compulsory. 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 minor passport?

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

What documents are required for child passport under 5 years?

If you are applying for a passport for your child below 5 years, here are the main documents you’ll need:

• Birth Certificate (mandatory)
• Passport size photo of baby
• Aadhaar card of parents
• Passport of parents
• Annexure D

Do both parents have to visit for minor passport?

In most cases, both parents or legal guardians need to be present when applying for a minor’s passport at the Passport Seva Kendra.
If one parent can’t be there, the other parent can still submit the application but they’ll need to provide an affidavit (Annexure C or D) explaining why the other parent is unavailable and giving their consent to proceed

What documents are required for 2 year old baby’s passport?

For 2 year old baby, the passport documents are same as for any minor under 5 years old:

• Birth certificate of the baby
• Passport size photos
• Proof of address – one of the parents’ address proofs like Aadhaar, electricity bill, or rent agreement
• Parents’ passports (copies of both)
• Annexure D – a declaration form signed by both parents or legal guardians
• Aadhaar card of the child (optional but good to include if available)

Is minor passport valid for 5 or 10 years?

A minor passport is valid for 5 years or until the child turns 18, whichever comes first. Once the child turns 18, they’ll need to renew the passport to get the 10-year validity