Tatkal Passport Process

There are two modes of passport application process – Normal & Tatkal. In tatkal passport process, you will get passport within 1-3 days. In India, the process of Tatkal Passport is fastest mode of passport application.  We will tell you everything you need to know about Tatkal passport – how to apply for tatkal passport, how you can book appointment , what documents you require, how much you need to pay. So, let’s begin.

Process of Tatkal Passport

The process of Tatkal passport is not completely online. Application process, payment of fees and appointment scheduling is online. However, you need to visit Passport Seva Kendra to complete the process.  

Following are the steps to apply for Tatkal passport :

1. Passport application form filling – Application form is to be filled up online.
2. Fees payment – Passport application fees can be paid either online or offline at any SBI branch
3. Appointment scheduling – Once  payment is done, scheduling of  appointment at nearest passport seva kendra is required for document verification and biometric purpose
4. Visit to passport seva kendra – On the day of appointment, applicant needs to visit to the passport seva kendra for biometric and document verification
5. Passport issuance – Passport will be issued after veification of documens successfully
6. Delivery of passport – Passport gets delivered by post at the current address
7. Police verification – Police verification at your current address

Who Can Apply for Tatkal Passport

The Tatkal facility is meant for urgent cases, but not everyone qualifies. The final decision always rests with the Passport Officer, based on the documents and information you provide.

Who Can Apply

• People applying for new passport with proper and complete documents.
• Applicants who need reissue because their passport is expired, has no blank pages left, or requires updates like removal of ECR status.
• Parents applying for minor’s passport.
• Those replacing lost, damaged, or stolen passport

Who cannot apply for tatkal passport

• Those who received Indian citizenship through registration or naturalisation.
• Individuals born abroad to Indian parents.
• Applicants who need major changes like name, date of birth, or place of birth.
• Anyone whose current address falls outside the jurisdiction of their RPO.
• Persons with pending criminal case or unfavorable police report.
• Individuals repatriated from another country at government’s expense.
• Those who were deported to India or previously traveled using an Emergency Certificate.

Tatkal Passport Documents Required

The documents required for the Tatkal passport application process depend on your age. If you are 18+ applying for Tatkal passport, you need to submit:

1. Address Proof, 
2. Date of Birth Proof,
3. Non-ECR (if applicable)

• Any 3 of these:
  • Aadhaar card 
  • PAN card
  • Student ID card 
  • Birth certificate
  • Ration card (latest or updated)
  • Voter ID card
  • Driving license (valid and in same state as application)
  • Bank/Kisan/Post office passbook (with photo and latest transaction)
  • Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC)
  • Arms license
  • Pension documents (military, government, etc.)
  • Government/PSU/public body/company ID card

If you are below 18 applying for Tatkal passport need to submit:

1. Proof of address
2. Birth Proof,
3. non-ECR (if applicable)

• Any 2 of these documents:
  • Aadhaar card 
  • PAN card
  • Student ID card 
  • Birth certificate
  • Ration card (latest or updated)

Recent update :

As per the latest rules

• Birth Certificate is mandatory for applicants born on or after October 1, 2023. It must be issued by the Municipal Corporation, Registrar of Births and Deaths, or any other authorized authority.

• For applicants born before October 1, 2023, you can submit any one of the following documents as valid proof of date of birth:
  • Birth Certificate
  • School Leaving Certificate / Secondary School Certificate
  • PAN Card
  • Driving Licence
  • Voter ID
  • LIC Policy Document
  • Service Record of the Government (for government employees)
  • Pension Order (for retired government employees)

How Much Tatkaal Passport Process Cost

Following is the break down of Tatkal passport fees:

Category	Application Fee (₹ )	Tatkal Fee (₹ )
Fresh Passport (Adult)	1500	2000
Fresh Passport (Minor)	1000	2000
Re-issuance (Adult)	1500	2000
Re-issuance (Minor)	1000	2000

Note : Minors (under 8) and senior citizens (over 60) are eligible for 10% discount on the total fee.

Police Verification For Tatkal Passport Process

One major difference between Tatkal and normal passport process is the timing when police Verification is done.

• In tatkal applications, passport is issued on post-police verification basis. This means your verification takes place after passport has already been printed and dispatched.
• Since the verification happens later, you don’t need to wait for police report to reach the Passport Office. Once your documents are verified and approved at the PSK, your passport is issued and dispatched .

How Long Does It Take To Get Tatkal Passport

Passport gets dispatched within 1-3 days. In tatkal scheme, your application gets priority processing and it gets dispatched early.

How to Track Passport Status in India

To track status of your Tatkal passport application, you will need your application file number and Date of Birth. Click on the given link to know about the status of the process of tatkal passport.

Tatkal Passport Renewal

Tatkal passport renewal process is similar to the new Tatkal passport process. If your passport is damaged but still readable, you can apply for reissue through the Tatkal scheme. But, if your passport is severely damaged and unreadable, you cannot apply for new passport under this scheme.

Key Points to Note:

• Police verification is required after passport issuance, but passports will be dispatched without waiting for police verification report.
• Tatkal passport scheme is emergency passport service, and only eligible applicants can apply for it.
• If your passport is damaged, you may need to apply under the damaged passport category.

Can We Convert Tatkal Passport Application to A Normal Passport application?

Difference Between Passport Renewal and Passport Reissue

Non ECR category in Passport | ECR category in Passport

FAQs

Can I get an early appointment for a tatkal passport?

Yes, Tatkal appointments are limited and released at fixed times. To get an early slot, complete your application in advance, keep your ARN and payment details ready, and book as soon as slots open. If Tatkal slots are full, you can book under the normal quota with a Tatkal application and still pay the Tatkal fee.

Can I get refund if my Tatkal passport application is rejected?

No, tatkal passport fee is non refundable. If your application is rejected due to incomplete documents or ineligibility, the fee cannot be claimed back.

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