passportindia.gov.in<\/code>) does not feature a self-service button to convert an already-submitted Tatkal application into a Normal application.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhile the portal lets you correct biographical data (such as address or spelling errors) via the “Modify Application” button before scheduling an appointment, the Application Scheme (Tatkal vs. Normal) cannot be altered online once the file is submitted and the initial base fee is paid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To make this switch, you must handle the conversion through official intervention at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>How to Convert Tatkal to Normal: Two Practical Approaches<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Method 1: Convert On-Site at the PSK on Your Appointment Day (Recommended)<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYou do not need to cancel your existing appointment or forfeit your base payment. Follow these steps on the day of your scheduled visit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nVisit the PSK as Scheduled:<\/strong> Arrive at your designated Passport Seva Kendra on the date and time of your current Tatkal appointment.<\/li>\n\n\n\nNotify Reception\/Token Counter:<\/strong> When you scan your appointment receipt at the entrance, inform the token issuer immediately that you wish to convert your application to the Normal category due to documentation constraints.<\/li>\n\n\n\nSubmit a Written Request:<\/strong> You will be instructed to submit a brief formal application letter addressed to the Assistant Passport Officer (APO) \/ Granting Officer.<\/li>\n\n\n\nCounter Routing:<\/strong> An official will update your application tier in the internal system from Tatkal to Normal.<\/li>\n\n\n\nStandard Processing:<\/strong> Your biometric capture (photo and fingerprints) and document verification will proceed normally. The file will then follow standard Pre-Police Verification protocols.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Method 2: Submit a Fresh Normal Application Online<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf you have filled out the Tatkal form but have not yet booked an appointment or made a payment<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nLog in to your Passport Seva account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Simply fill out a brand-new application from scratch under the Normal category.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Pay the standard fee (\u20b91,500 for a 36-page adult booklet) and schedule an open appointment slot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n The unsubmitted or unpaid Tatkal draft can be safely ignored; it will expire automatically.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Fee Structure and Refund Policy<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nUnderstanding the financial breakdown prevents unnecessary losses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nInitial Base Fee (\u20b91,500):<\/strong> Paid online during appointment booking. This fee is identical for both Normal and Tatkal applications (for a 36-page standard passport).<\/li>\n\n\n\nAdditional Tatkal Fee (\u20b92,000):<\/strong> Under standard procedure, this premium is collected at the PSK counter only after your Tatkal documents pass scrutiny.\n\nIf your application is converted to Normal, you will not be charged this extra \u20b92,000.<\/li>\n\n\n\n If you have already paid the additional fee online or at a counter, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) rules state that passport application fees are strictly non-refundable and non-transferable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Sample Request Letter for PSK (Draft Template)<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nCarry a handwritten or printed copy of this letter on your appointment day to expedite your request:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nTo,<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Assistant Passport Officer \/ Granting Officer,<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPassport Seva Kendra,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
[Location \/ City]\n\n\n\n
Subject:<\/strong> Request to convert Passport Application from Tatkal to Normal Scheme<\/p>\n\n\n\nARN (Application Reference Number):<\/strong> [Insert your ARN here]\n\n\n\nDate of Appointment:<\/strong> [Insert Date]\n\n\n\nRespected Sir\/Madam,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have applied for a fresh\/re-issue passport under the Tatkal scheme under ARN [Insert your ARN]. Due to [state reason: e.g., “the unavailability of required documentation under the Tatkal category” or “a change in personal travel timelines”], I am unable to proceed with the Tatkal process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I kindly request you to convert my application to the Normal category and process it under standard guidelines. I am ready to undergo the standard Pre-Police Verification process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thanking you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yours sincerely,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
[Your Full Name]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n[Contact Number]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n[Signature]<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Comparison: Normal vs. Tatkal Passport<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nFeature<\/strong><\/td>Normal Scheme<\/strong><\/td>Tatkal Scheme<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>Total Official Fee<\/strong><\/td>\u20b91,500 (36 pages) \/ \u20b92,000 (60 pages)<\/td> \u20b93,500 (36 pages) \/ \u20b94,000 (60 pages)<\/td><\/tr> Mandatory Documents<\/strong><\/td>Standard Proof of Identity & Address (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID)<\/td> 3 specific government documents \/ Annexure E verification<\/td><\/tr> Police Verification<\/strong><\/td>Pre-Verification (completed before passport prints)<\/td> Post-Verification (completed after passport dispatch)<\/td><\/tr> Turnaround Time<\/strong><\/td>10 to 25 working days<\/td> 2 to 4 working days<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/span>1. Will converting to Normal cause my passport to take longer?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYes. Tatkal applications receive priority printing, with police verification conducted post-issuance. Once converted to Normal, standard timelines apply, and the passport will only print after your local police station submits a clear verification report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>2. Can I reschedule my appointment after converting to Normal?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYes. If the PSK staff requires additional standard documents that you do not have on you, you can use the Passport Seva portal to reschedule your appointment slot (up to three times within one year from the original payment date).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>3. Will my appointment be cancelled if I attend without Tatkal documents?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nNo. PSK officials routinely encounter missing Tatkal annexures and will not outright cancel your application. Instead, they will route your file to the standard Normal pipeline upon receiving your written request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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