{"id":5296,"date":"2025-10-15T20:42:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T15:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=5296"},"modified":"2025-10-16T20:49:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T15:19:23","slug":"documents-required-for-minor-passport-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/15\/documents-required-for-minor-passport-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Documents required for minor passport in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>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\u2019s or the child\u2019s. In this blog we will talk about all the minor passport documents, also  the documents required for Tatkal application and special case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Itzeazy, applying for a minor passport is easy and you don&#8217;t have to worry about gathering documents required for kids passport&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69e739aeafc00\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69e739aeafc00\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69e739aeafc00\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/15\/documents-required-for-minor-passport-in-india\/#Documents_required_for_minor_passport\" title=\"Documents required for minor passport\">Documents required for minor passport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/15\/documents-required-for-minor-passport-in-india\/#Documents_required_for_minor_passport_in_Tatkal_Category\" title=\"Documents required for minor passport in Tatkal Category\">Documents required for minor passport in Tatkal Category<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/15\/documents-required-for-minor-passport-in-india\/#Additional_Documents_Required_for_Specific_Cases\" title=\"Additional Documents Required for Specific Cases\">Additional Documents Required for Specific Cases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/15\/documents-required-for-minor-passport-in-india\/#Annexure_for_the_passport_of_minor\" title=\"Annexure&nbsp;for the passport of minor\">Annexure&nbsp;for the passport of minor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/15\/documents-required-for-minor-passport-in-india\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_required_for_minor_passport\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Documents required for minor passport<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Current Address Proof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Birth Proof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Annexure D<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>List of Acceptable Address Proof<br><\/strong><\/span>One important thing to note is that current address proof of parent is also accepted as a valid document for minors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Utility bills (water, telephone, electricity, gas)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Income tax assessment order<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Election commission photo ID card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Employer certificate on letterhead<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Spouse\u2019s passport copy (if address matches)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Parent\u2019s passport copy (for minors)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Aadhaar card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Rent agreement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Bank passbook (from scheduled banks only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Notes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Only present address proof required, irrespective of stay duration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Aadhaar card accepted as proof of address and photo ID<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Company address proof only from public limited companies on letterhead<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Specific bank list for accepting passbooks as address proof<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to providing address proof for a minor passport, you can use any of the above documents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>List of Acceptable Birth Proof<br><\/strong><\/span>You can use one of the following documents to prove birth of minor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Birth certificate from municipal authorities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>School transfer or leaving certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Policy bond from a public life insurance company<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Orphanage or child care home declaration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>As per new rules, for individuals born on or after October 1, 2023 need to provide birth certificate as proof of borth compulsorily<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\"><strong>Proof of Non-ECR<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some children need to submit Non-ECR proof when applying for a passport. The documents required depend on the parents\u2019 profession or status:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Children of gazetted government servants<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Identity Certificate (Annexure A)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Birth Certificate issued by local authorities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School Leaving\/Transfer Certificate from the last attended school<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parent\u2019s Passport copy (government servant)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Children up to 18 years old<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Birth Certificate issued at the time of birth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Children of Income Tax payers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Birth Certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School Leaving\/Transfer Certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Children of professional degree holders (e.g., doctors, engineers, lawyers)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Birth Certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School Leaving\/Transfer Certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_required_for_minor_passport_in_Tatkal_Category\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Documents required for minor passport in Tatkal Category<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the list of minor passport required documents if you are applying in tatkal category, then you need to submit these<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Address Proof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Birth Proof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-ECR Documents if applicable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any 2 out of 6 documents<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Aadhaar card or e-Aadhaar with 12-digit Aadhaar number from UIDAI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Student photo ID cards from recognized schools\/colleges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Birth certificates issued under the Births and Deaths Registration Act<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Ration cards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Old passport (for re-issue cases only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>PAN card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_Documents_Required_for_Specific_Cases\"><\/span><strong>Additional Documents Required for Specific Cases<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the specific situation, you may need to submit extra documents with the minor passport documents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Non-ECR Category<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Identity Certificate (Annexure A)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Birth certificate issued by local authorities for orphanage or child care home declarations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Children of Government \/ PSU \/ Statutory Employees<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Identity Certificate (Annexure A)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affidavit (Annexure E)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parent\u2019s Passport copy (if spouse name is endorsed)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Parents Living Abroad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Annexure C declaration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Adopted Children<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Adoption Decree \/ CARA certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Divorced Parents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Court custody order<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>6. Separated Parents (Not Divorced)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Declaration confirming information provided in Annexure C<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>7. One Parent Not Giving Consent<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Declaration as per Annexure C<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>8. Guardian Applying (Parents Not Available)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Court order or judgment naming the legal guardian<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>9. Students Staying Away from Parents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Student ID card or institute-issued letter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>10. Children Born Through Surrogacy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Annexure I declaration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Annexure_for_the_passport_of_minor\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><strong>Annexure&nbsp;for the passport of minor<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below mentioned are the annexure for document of passport requirements for minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Annexure\/ Affidavits for passport<\/td><td>Type of annexure<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Declaration of Parent\/Guardian for Minor Passports (one parent not given consent)<\/td><td>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.passportindia.gov.in\/AppOnlineProject\/pdf\/AnnexureC.pdf\">Annexure C<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Declaration of Parent\/Guardian for Minor Passports<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.passportindia.gov.in\/AppOnlineProject\/pdf\/AnnexureD.pdf\">Annexure D<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>A Declaration affirming the particulars furnished in the application about the minor<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.passportindia.gov.in\/AppOnlineProject\/pdf\/AnnexureI.pdf\">Annexure I<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Special cases of minors requiring passports<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.passportindia.gov.in\/AppOnlineProject\/pdf\/Appendix_12.pdf\">Appendix 12<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read.webp\" alt=\"Also read\" class=\"wp-image-4773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read.webp 128w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read-88x88.webp 88w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/05\/20\/tatkal-passport-india\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"931\">Tatkal Passport Process<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/03\/24\/how-to-apply-for-passport-online-in-india\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"729\">How to apply for Passport online in India<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/03\/20\/passport-price-in-india\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2394\">Passport Fees in India<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">FAQs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Is Aadhaar card enough for minor passport?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>You can provide Aadhar card as proof of address for minor passport.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Is birth certificate mandatory for minor passport in India?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Is Aadhaar proof of date of birth?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>No , you can submit other documents like birth  certificate,leaving certificate as proof of birth.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>What is the fee for minor passport?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>The fees for minor passport is Rs 1000 under normal  application mode for validity of 5 years.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>What documents are required for child passport under 5 years?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>If you are applying for a passport for your child below 5 years, here are the main documents you\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Birth Certificate (mandatory)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport size photo of baby<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aadhaar card of parents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport of parents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Annexure D<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Do both parents have to visit for minor passport?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>In most cases, both parents or legal guardians need to be present when applying for a minor\u2019s passport at the Passport Seva Kendra.<br>If one parent can\u2019t be there, the other parent can still submit the application but they\u2019ll need to provide an affidavit (Annexure C or D) explaining why the other parent is unavailable and giving their consent to proceed<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>What documents are required for 2 year old baby\u2019s passport?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>For 2 year old baby, the passport documents are same as for any minor under 5 years old:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Birth certificate of the baby<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport size photos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of address \u2013 one of the parents\u2019 address proofs like Aadhaar, electricity bill, or rent agreement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parents\u2019 passports (copies of both)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Annexure D \u2013 a declaration form signed by both parents or legal guardians<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aadhaar card of the child (optional but good to include if available)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Is minor passport valid for 5 or 10 years?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>A minor passport is valid for 5 years or until the child turns 18, whichever comes first. Once the child turns 18, they\u2019ll need to renew the passport to get the 10-year validity<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Is Aadhaar card enough for minor passport?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>You can provide Aadhar card as proof of address for minor passport.<\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t,\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Is birth certificate mandatory for minor passport in India?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>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\u2019s date of birth that the Passport Office will accept.  If your child was born before October 1, 2023, the birth certificate is not compulsory. 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