If you need Indian passport urgently, you can apply under Tatkaal scheme. Tatkal passport process is fastest mode of passport application. Your passport will be dispatched within 1 to 3 working days. The main difference is that police verification usually happens after the passport is issued. You still need to submit the right documents and meet the Tatkaal requirements. If there is any issue with your documents or eligibility, your application may be moved to the normal process.
Process of Tatkal Passport
You can complete process of Tatkal passport application and appointment booking online, but you must visit a PSK or POPSK for document verification and biometrics.
Following are the steps to apply for Tatkal passport :
- Passport application form filling – Application form is to be filled up online.
- Fees payment – Passport application fees can be paid either online or offline at any SBI branch
- Appointment scheduling – Once payment is done, scheduling of appointment at nearest passport seva kendra is required for document verification and biometric purpose
- Visit to passport seva kendra – On the day of appointment, applicant needs to visit to the passport seva kendra for biometric and document verification
- Passport issuance – Passport will be issued after veification of documens successfully
- Delivery of passport – Passport gets delivered by post at the current address
- 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 Tatkal passport application process depend on your age. If you are 18+ applying for Tatkal passport, you need to submit:
- Address Proof,
- Date of Birth Proof,
- Non-ECR (if applicable)
- Any 3 of these:
- Aadhaar card / e-Aadhaar (must be a complete original letter or digital signature-verified e-Aadhaar)
- PAN Card
- Voter ID Card
- Driving Licence
- Bank / Kisan / Post Office Passbook (Running account with photo, attested by the bank, and active transaction history)
- Student Photo Identity Card
- Birth Certificate
- Ration Card (Latest/Updated)
- SC / ST / OBC Certificate
- Arms Licence
- Pension Documents (such as a Pension Book, Pension Payment Order, ex-servicemen’s widow/dependent certificate)
- Service Photo Identity Card – issued by State/Central Government, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), local bodies, or public limited companies
- Self-Passport (Unrevoked and undamaged previous passport, applicable for re-issue cases)
If you are below 18 applying for Tatkal passport need to submit:
- Proof of address
- Birth Proof,
- 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
Tatkal passport fees are higher than normal passport fees. The amount you pay depends on your age, passport booklet size and whether you apply for a fresh passport or re-issue. You can check latest fee for all passport types and booklet sizes in our Tatkal Passport Fees Guide
| Category | Application Fee (₹ ) | Tatkal Fee (₹ ) |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh Passport (Adult) | 2500 | 2500 |
| Fresh Passport (Minor) | 1750 | 2500 |
| Re-issuance (Adult) | 2500 | 2500 |
| Re-issuance (Minor) | 1750 | 2500 |
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.
What happens on the ground if my Tatkal request gets downgraded to "Normal"?
If your passport application is downgraded from Tatkal to normal at PSK due to eligibility problem, your passport will be issued after police verification. Also the extra payment made for tatkal passport will not be refunded.
Does my bank passbook really work as a Tatkal document, or is it a trap?
Bank passbook will be considred as Tatkal document if it meets following criteria :
- It must be a Public Sector Bank (PSB) or specific scheduled private bank.
- It must have your photograph stamped with the bank’s physical rubber seal overlapping the photo.
- It must show active transactions covering the last 1 year.
How do name mismatches across the 3 Tatkal documents get handled?
Name on all 3 tatkal documents should match for tatkal passport application. If there is mismatch in the name in the 3 documents, chances are that tatkal application will be rejected and your application will be downgraded to normal.
Can I travel internationally while my post-police verification is pending?
Yes, you can travel internationally while police verification is pending. Bureau of Immigration systems check if the passport number is valid. They do not check the pending status of local police station visits.
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anand
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How can I get early passport after deportation.or what will be process in normal