{"id":931,"date":"2025-10-22T02:39:54","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T21:09:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=931"},"modified":"2025-10-22T03:04:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T21:34:54","slug":"tatkal-passport-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/22\/tatkal-passport-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Tatkal Passport Process"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you want to get your passport quickly? There are two different modes of passport application Normal &amp; 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.\u00a0 We will tell you everything you need to know about Tatkal passport &#8211; how to apply for tatkal passport, how you can book appointment and what documents you require, How much you need to pay. So, let&#8217;s begin\u00a0<\/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-69e74e283927d\" ><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-69e74e283927d\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69e74e283927d\"><\/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\/22\/tatkal-passport-india\/#Process_of_Tatkal_Passport\" title=\"Process of Tatkal Passport\">Process of Tatkal Passport<\/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\/2025\/10\/22\/tatkal-passport-india\/#Apply_Online_for_Tatkal_passport\" title=\"Apply Online for Tatkal passport\">Apply Online for Tatkal passport<\/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\/2025\/10\/22\/tatkal-passport-india\/#Tatkal_Passport_Appointment_Process\" title=\"Tatkal Passport Appointment Process\">Tatkal Passport Appointment Process<\/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\/2025\/10\/22\/tatkal-passport-india\/#Visit_the_PSK_for_Document_Verification_Biometrics\" title=\"Visit the PSK for Document Verification &amp; Biometrics\">Visit the PSK for Document Verification &amp; Biometrics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/22\/tatkal-passport-india\/#Who_Can_Apply_for_Tatkal_Passport\" title=\"Who Can Apply for Tatkal Passport?\">Who Can Apply for Tatkal Passport?<\/a><\/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\/2025\/10\/22\/tatkal-passport-india\/#Tatkal_Passport_Documents_Required\" title=\"Tatkal Passport Documents Required\">Tatkal Passport Documents Required<\/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\/2025\/10\/22\/tatkal-passport-india\/#How_Much_Tatkaal_Passport_Process_Cost\" title=\"How Much Tatkaal Passport Process Cost? \">How Much Tatkaal Passport Process Cost? <\/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\/2025\/10\/22\/tatkal-passport-india\/#Police_Verification_For_Tatkal_Passport_Process\" title=\"Police Verification For Tatkal Passport Process\">Police Verification For Tatkal Passport Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/22\/tatkal-passport-india\/#How_Long_Does_It_Take_To_Get_Tatkal_Passport\" title=\"How Long Does It Take To Get Tatkal Passport\">How Long Does It Take To Get Tatkal Passport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/22\/tatkal-passport-india\/#How_to_Track_Passport_Status_India\" title=\"How to Track Passport Status India\">How to Track Passport Status India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/22\/tatkal-passport-india\/#Tatkal_Passport_Renewal\" title=\"Tatkal Passport Renewal\">Tatkal Passport Renewal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/22\/tatkal-passport-india\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/22\/tatkal-passport-india\/#Why_to_choose_Itzeazy\" title=\"Why to choose Itzeazy?\">Why to choose Itzeazy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Process_of_Tatkal_Passport\"><\/span><b>Process of Tatkal Passport<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process of Tatkal passport is not completely online. You can start the tatkal passport process online but you need to visit the Passport Seva Kendra to complete it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Apply_Online_for_Tatkal_passport\"><\/span>Apply Online for Tatkal passport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, visit the&nbsp; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/portal1.passportindia.gov.in\/AppOnlineProject\/welcomeLink?request_locale=en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport Seva Portal<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Register as a \u2018New User\u2019 or log in as an \u2018Existing User\u2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on &#8220;Apply for Fresh Passport \/ Re-issue of Passport.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the &#8220;Tatkal&#8221; option while filling out the application form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the form and submit it online.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next step in the tatkal passport process is scheduling an appointment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tatkal_Passport_Appointment_Process\"><\/span>Tatkal Passport Appointment Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Go to \u201cView Saved\/Submitted Applications.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on \u201cPay and Schedule Appointment.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select a suitable date and time slot at your nearest Passport Seva Kendra (PSK).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay the applicable Tatkal passport fee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_the_PSK_for_Document_Verification_Biometrics\"><\/span>Visit the PSK for Document Verification &amp; Biometrics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For the further process of tatkal passport&nbsp;follow these steps : &#8211;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>On the day of your appointment:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carry original documents along with self-attested photocopies of each.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring appointment details, either in the form of an SMS confirmation or a printed application receipt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit your documents at the designated counter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your biometrics (fingerprints and photograph) will be captured electronically.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once done, you will receive a final receipt with your application number, which you can use to track your Tatkal passport status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Tatkal passport processing is usually faster, and you may receive your passport within 1\u20133 working days, depending on police verification and document submission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Police verification can happen before or after passport issuance, depending on your case.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Can_Apply_for_Tatkal_Passport\"><\/span>Who Can Apply for Tatkal Passport?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tatkal facility is meant for genuine urgent cases, but not everyone qualifies. The final decision always rests with the Passport Officer, based on the documents and information you provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who Can Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>People applying for new passport with proper and complete documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicants who need reissue because their passport is expired, has no blank pages left, or requires updates like removal of ECR status.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parents applying for a minor\u2019s passport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Those replacing a lost, damaged, or stolen passport <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Who cannot apply for tatkal passport<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People who don\u2019t qualify for the Tatkal scheme will need to apply through the normal passport process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Those who received Indian citizenship through registration or naturalisation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individuals born abroad to Indian parents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicants needing major updates like change of name, date of birth, or place of birth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anyone whose current address falls outside the jurisdiction of their RPO.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Persons with a pending criminal case or unfavorable police report.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individuals repatriated from another country at the government\u2019s expense.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Those who were deported to India or previously traveled using an Emergency Certificate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tatkal_Passport_Documents_Required\"><\/span>Tatkal Passport Documents Required<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to apply for a passport, you must have the necessary documents in order to proceed with the process of tatkal passport. The documents required for the Tatkal passport application process&nbsp;depend on your age.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are 18+ applying for a Tatkal passport, you need to submit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Address Proof,&nbsp; <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Date of Birth Proof, <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Non-ECR (if applicable) +<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Any 3 of these:\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aadhaar card&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PAN card<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student ID card&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birth certificate<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ration card (latest or updated)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Voter ID card<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driving license (valid and in same state as application)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bank\/Kisan\/Post office passbook (with photo and latest transaction)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caste certificate (SC\/ST\/OBC)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arms license<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pension documents (military, government, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government\/PSU\/public body\/company ID card<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are below 18 applying for a Tatkal passport need to submit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of address<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birth Proof,<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">non-ECR (if applicable) +<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Any 2 of these documents:\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aadhaar card&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PAN card<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Student ID card&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birth certificate<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ration card (latest or updated)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent Update: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As per the latest rules<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>For applicants born before October 1, 2023, you can submit any one of the following documents as valid proof of date of birth:\n<ul>\n<li>Birth Certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School Leaving Certificate \/ Secondary School Certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PAN Card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving Licence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Voter ID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>LIC Policy Document<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Service Record of the Government (for government employees)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pension Order (for retired government employees)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Tatkaal_Passport_Process_Cost\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">How Much Tatkaal Passport Process Cost?<b><br \/><\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When applying for a Tatkal passport in India, you&#8217;ll need to pay the required fees, which vary depending on the type of application. Here&#8217;s a breakdown of the Tatkal passport fees:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Category<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Application Fee<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Tatkal Fee<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Total Fee<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Fresh Passport (Adult)<\/td><td>\u20b9 1500<\/td><td>\u20b9 2000<\/td><td>\u20b9 3500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fresh Passport (Minor)<\/td><td>\u20b9 1000<\/td><td>\u20b9 2000<\/td><td>\u20b9 3000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Re-issuance (Adult)<\/td><td>\u20b9 1500<\/td><td>\u20b9 2000<\/td><td>\u20b9 3500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Re-issuance (Minor)<\/td><td>\u20b9 1000<\/td><td>\u20b9 2000<\/td><td>\u20b9 3000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: Minors (under 8) and senior citizens (over 60) are eligible for a 10% discount on the total fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The payment can be done through online banking, Credit and debit card, and through SBI Bank Chalan.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Police_Verification_For_Tatkal_Passport_Process\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Police Verification For Tatkal Passport Process<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One major difference between the Tatkal and normal passport process is in how the Police Verification is done. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>In tatkal applications, the passport is issued on a post-police verification basis. This means your verification happens after the passport has already been printed and dispatched. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Since the verification happens later, you don\u2019t need to wait for the police report to reach the Passport Office. Once your documents are checked and approved at the PSK, your passport can be sent out quickly <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_It_Take_To_Get_Tatkal_Passport\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">How Long Does It Take To Get Tatkal Passport<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tatkal passport for an application means quick issuance and verification process by PSK. It will dispatch within 2-3 days of the application. Your application under the tatkal scheme gets quick processing and early dispatch of your passport. So, y<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ou can get your passport within 2-3 working days.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Track_Passport_Status_India\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><strong>How to Track Passport Status India<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To track the status of your Tatkal passport application, you will need your application file number and Date of Birth. Click on the given&nbsp;<a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/passportindia.gov.in\/AppOnlineProject\/statusTracker\/trackStatusInpNew\" target=\"_blank\">link<\/a> to know about the status of the process of tatkal passport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tatkal_Passport_Renewal\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><strong>Tatkal Passport Renewal<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tatkal passport renewal process is similar to the new Tatkal passport process. If your passport is damaged but still readable, you can apply for a reissue through the Tatkal scheme. But, if your passport is severely damaged and unreadable, you cannot apply for a new passport under this scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Points to Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Police verification is required after passport issuance, but passports will be dispatched on the third day without a police verification report.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Tatkal passport scheme is an emergency passport service, and only eligible applicants can apply for it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your passport is damaged, you may need to apply under the damaged passport category.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Also-Read-128-x-128-px.png\" alt=\"also read\" class=\"wp-image-2599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Also-Read-128-x-128-px.png 128w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Also-Read-128-x-128-px-88x88.png 88w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2021\/04\/20\/tatkal-passport-application-to-a-normal-passport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Can We Convert Tatkal Passport Application to A Normal Passport application?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2021\/03\/23\/passport-renewal-passport-reissue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Difference Between Passport Renewal and Passport Reissue<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2018\/05\/01\/non-ecr-passport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Non ECR category in Passport | ECR category in Passport<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\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 get an early appointment for a tatkal 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>Yes. Tatkal appointments are limited and released at fixed times for each RPO. To get early appointment slot:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Complete your application in advance and select the Tatkal option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have your ARN ready and keep payment details prepared for instant processing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book at the moment slots open; Tatkal appointments fill quickly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If Tatkal slots are full, you can use the Normal quota with your Tatkal application, you\u2019ll still pay the full Tatkal fee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor the portal for cancelled or rescheduled slots for earlier dates.<\/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>Can I get a refund if my Tatkal passport application is rejected?<\/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. The Tatkal passport fee is non-refundable. If your application is rejected due to incomplete documents or ineligibility, the fee cannot be claimed back. <\/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 get an early appointment for a tatkal passport?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>Yes. Tatkal appointments are limited and released at fixed times for each RPO. 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If your application is rejected due to incomplete documents or ineligibility, the fee cannot be claimed back. <\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t]\n\t}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_to_choose_Itzeazy\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Why to choose Itzeazy?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udee9\ufe0f <strong>India&#8217;s top passport service provide<\/strong>r &#8211; Not just traditional passport consultant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udee9\ufe0f <strong>Faster processing<\/strong> &#8211; We make the process process faster<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udee9\ufe0f <strong>Guaranteed Passport Service<\/strong>&#8211; Get guarantee success with our advisors<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udee9\ufe0f <strong>No hidden cost <\/strong>&#8211; Transparent pricing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udee9\ufe0f <strong>Accurate guidance <\/strong>&#8211; We have the knowledge and experience to make the process smooth and stress-free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udee9\ufe0f <strong>Our presence <\/strong>&#8211; Apply for passport service from anywhere in India, always open for you<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udee9\ufe0f <strong>Safety &amp; Confidentiality <\/strong>&#8211; Your privacy is out utmost priority<br><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you want to get your passport quickly? 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