{"id":729,"date":"2026-03-02T01:12:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T19:42:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=729"},"modified":"2026-03-20T20:40:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T15:10:39","slug":"how-to-apply-for-passport-online-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/03\/02\/how-to-apply-for-passport-online-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"How to apply for Passport online in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Indian passport is official travel document issued by Ministry of External Affairs. Indian citizens must have valid passport or travel document to travel outside India. You can apply for passport online. Process is simple and easy. In this blog, we will discuss how to apply for passport online in India and other important details you should know.<\/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-69e753376d23a\" ><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-69e753376d23a\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69e753376d23a\"><\/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\/2026\/03\/02\/how-to-apply-for-passport-online-in-india\/#Types_of_Passport_Application\" title=\"Types of Passport Application\">Types of Passport Application<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/03\/02\/how-to-apply-for-passport-online-in-india\/#Documents_Required_for_Passport_Application_in_India\" title=\"Documents Required for Passport Application in India\">Documents Required for Passport Application in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/03\/02\/how-to-apply-for-passport-online-in-india\/#List_of_Acceptable_Address_Proof_for_Passport_Application\" title=\"List of Acceptable Address Proof for Passport Application\">List of Acceptable Address Proof for Passport Application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/03\/02\/how-to-apply-for-passport-online-in-india\/#List_of_Acceptable_Birth_Proof_for_Passport_Application\" title=\"List of Acceptable Birth Proof&nbsp;for Passport Application\">List of Acceptable Birth Proof&nbsp;for Passport Application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/03\/02\/how-to-apply-for-passport-online-in-india\/#Passport_Application_Fees_for_Indians\" title=\"Passport Application Fees for Indians\">Passport Application Fees for Indians<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/03\/02\/how-to-apply-for-passport-online-in-india\/#How_to_Apply_For_Passport_Online_in_India\" title=\"How to Apply For Passport Online in India\">How to Apply For Passport Online in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/03\/02\/how-to-apply-for-passport-online-in-india\/#Frequently_Asked_Question\" title=\"Frequently Asked Question\">Frequently Asked Question<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2026\/03\/02\/how-to-apply-for-passport-online-in-india\/#Why_Choose_Itzeazy\" title=\"Why Choose Itzeazy\">Why Choose Itzeazy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Passport_Application\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Types of Passport Application<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before starting your passport application process, you need to know types of passports available. In India, you can apply for 2 types of passport<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Normal Passport &#8211; Processing time is about 30 working days. This option is suitable if you do not have urgent travel plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Tatkaal Passport &#8211; Processing time is about 1- 3 working days, depending on availability of applicant. This option is suitable if you need passport urgently or have immediate travel plans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_for_Passport_Application_in_India\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Documents Required for Passport Application in India<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Following are documents required for online passport application&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Address Proof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date of Birth Proof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2023\/12\/27\/documents-required-for-non-ecr-passport\/\">Documents for Non-ECR passport<\/a>&nbsp;(if applicable)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Acceptable_Address_Proof_for_Passport_Application\"><\/span>List of Acceptable Address Proof for Passport Application<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Aadhar Card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Water bill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone bill (landline\/postpaid mobile)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electricity bill<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Income Tax Assessment Order<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Voter ID card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gas connection proof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employer letter (on company letterhead)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spouse\u2019s passport (if address matches)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parent\u2019s passport (for minors)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rent agreement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bank passbook (Scheduled Public Sector Banks, Scheduled Private Sector Indian Banks and Regional Rural Banks only).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Acceptable_Birth_Proof_for_Passport_Application\"><\/span>List of Acceptable Birth Proof&nbsp;for Passport Application<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Birth Certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School Leaving Certificate (Transfer\/Matriculation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Life Insurance Policy showing DOB<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Govt Service Record \u2013&nbsp;<em>For Employees Only<\/em>*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Election ID (EPIC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PAN Card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving License<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Orphanage\/Child Care Home Declaration (Official Letterhead)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Passport_Application_Fees_for_Indians\"><\/span>Passport Application Fees for Indians<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is passport application fees for Indians<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Type of Passport<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Normal Passport<\/strong> (\u20b9)<\/th><th><strong>Tatkal Passport<\/strong>(\u20b9)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>36-page booklet <\/td><td>1500<\/td><td>3500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>60-page booklet <\/td><td>2000<\/td><td>4000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Passport Fee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For Indians under 8 years or over 60 years you will get a 10% discount on passport fees. Fee for 60 page passport booklet is Rs 1800 instead of Rs 2,000, and fee for 36 page passport booklet is Rs 1350 instead of Rs 1500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Apply_For_Passport_Online_in_India\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">How to Apply For Passport Online in India<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can apply for passport online in India, but process is not completely online. You can start application and fill form online. But to complete passport application, you have to visit Passport Seva Kendra. At PSK, officials will verify your documents and take your biometrics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The basic steps to apply for passport that you have to follow <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Order passport service online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill application form online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make 100% payment online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload documents for verification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Itzeazy submits passport application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appointment is scheduled for visit to passport office.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You visit passport office on scheduled date and time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Police verification of address is completed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport is delivered to your address by post<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>What\u2019s Next:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2024\/02\/01\/passport-police-verification\/\">Passport Police Verification Process&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Question\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Question<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>Can I apply for passport online in India?\n<\/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, online passport application process is available but it&#8217;s not completely online process. You will still need to make physical visit to Passport Seva Kendra to complete application.<\/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 do I need to apply for 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>You need address proof, date of birth proof and documents for non-ECR passport&nbsp;(if applicable)<\/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\": \"Can I apply for passport online in India?\n\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>Yes, online passport application process is available but it's not completely online process. 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