{"id":940,"date":"2025-10-16T04:28:37","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T22:58:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=940"},"modified":"2025-10-26T13:04:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-26T07:34:26","slug":"passport-for-senior-citizens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/16\/passport-for-senior-citizens\/","title":{"rendered":"Passport For Senior Citizen In India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re 60 years or older, you\u2019re eligible to apply for senior citizen passport in India. The application process is almost similar to a regular passport. Senior citizens also enjoy special benefits such as discounted passport fees, priority appointments at Passport Seva Kendras.  The documents required for a senior citizen passport are almost the same as those required for any adult applicant. In this blog, we\u2019ll explain: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>How to apply for a senior citizen passport (step-by-step)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Required documents and eligibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updated passport fee structure for 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tatkal and renewal process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Senior citizen\u2013friendly benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for assistance, Itzeazy would be happy to help you. Itzeazy is India&#8217;s no. 1 service provider for passport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/senior-passpor.webp\" alt=\"senior citizen passport \" class=\"wp-image-4735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/senior-passpor.webp 480w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/senior-passpor-300x250.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\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 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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-69e7c51291800\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69e7c51291800\"><\/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\/16\/passport-for-senior-citizens\/#Who_is_senior_citizen_for_a_passport\" title=\"Who is senior citizen for a passport?\">Who is senior citizen for a 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\/16\/passport-for-senior-citizens\/#Passport_application_process_for_senior_citizens\" title=\"Passport application process for senior citizens\">Passport application process for senior citizens<\/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\/16\/passport-for-senior-citizens\/#Eligibility_for_Senior_Citizens_Passport_Application\" title=\"Eligibility for Senior Citizens Passport Application\">Eligibility for Senior Citizens Passport Application<\/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\/16\/passport-for-senior-citizens\/#Documents_Required_for_Senior_Citizen_Passport_in_India\" title=\"Documents Required for Senior Citizen Passport in India\">Documents Required for Senior Citizen Passport in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/16\/passport-for-senior-citizens\/#Proof_of_Date_of_Birth_for_Senior_citizen_passport\" title=\"Proof of Date of Birth for Senior citizen passport\">Proof of Date of Birth for Senior citizen passport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/16\/passport-for-senior-citizens\/#Additional_requirements_for_senior_citizen_passport_under_tatkal_application\" title=\"Additional requirements for&nbsp;senior citizen passport&nbsp;under tatkal application\">Additional requirements for&nbsp;senior citizen passport&nbsp;under tatkal application<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/16\/passport-for-senior-citizens\/#Documents_Required_for_Renewal_of_Senior_Citizen_Passport_in_India\" title=\"Documents Required for Renewal of Senior Citizen Passport in India\">Documents Required for Renewal of Senior Citizen Passport in India<\/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\/16\/passport-for-senior-citizens\/#Passport_fee_for_senior_citizens\" title=\"Passport fee for senior citizens\">Passport fee for senior citizens<\/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\/16\/passport-for-senior-citizens\/#Senior_Citizen-Friendly_Features\" title=\"Senior Citizen-Friendly Features\">Senior Citizen-Friendly Features<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_senior_citizen_for_a_passport\"><\/span>Who is senior citizen for a passport?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In India, anyone aged 60 or above is considered a <em>senior citizen<\/em> for passport-related benefits. Once you reach this age bracket, you\u2019re eligible for a 10% discount on fresh passport applications and priority assistance at Passport Seva Kendras<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Age<\/th><th>Benefit<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Passport Fee Discount<\/td><td>60+<\/td><td> 10% discount on fresh passport application<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PSK Assistance<\/td><td>60+ <\/td><td>Priority token and faster service at Passport Seva Kendras<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ECNR (No Emigration Check Needed)<\/td><td>50+<\/td><td>Eligible for \u201cEmigration Check Not Required\u201d status<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So 60+ is the official age for senior citizen passport benefits, travelers aged 50 and above automatically get ECNR status making it easier to travel abroad without extra clearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Passport_application_process_for_senior_citizens\"><\/span><strong>Passport application process for senior citizens<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The passport application process for senior citizens in India is easy and online. Just follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/passportindia.gov.in\">Passport Seva <\/a>website  and register a new account using your email ID.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log in to your account, complete the online form carefully, and save the details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay the applicable fee. You can pay online using debit\/credit card, internet banking, or by visiting any SBI branch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After payment, click on \u201cPay and Schedule Appointment\u201d and select your nearest PSK.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On your appointment date, visit the PSK for your photograph, biometrics, and document verification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once your application is processed, a police officer will verify your residential address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After verification, your passport will be printed and delivered to your current address by post.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Senior citizens are  given priority slots at PSKs, so the waiting time is shorter compared to regular applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_for_Senior_Citizens_Passport_Application\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Eligibility for Senior Citizens Passport Application<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply for senior citizen passport in India, you need to meet the following conditions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You should be 60 years of age or above.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have valid proof of identity, proof of address, and proof of nationality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s all you need to qualify for passport for senior citizens. Once these conditions are met, you can start your application <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_for_Senior_Citizen_Passport_in_India\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Documents Required for Senior Citizen Passport in India<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The documents required for senior citizens are nearly identical to those for adult applicants. Whether you\u2019re applying under Normal or Tatkal, the list remains the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"> Proof of Present address<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"> Proof of Date of Birth<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Proof of Present Address for Senior citizen passport<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Below is the list of documents acceptable for proof of present address for a senior citizen passport:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"> Water Bill<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"> Telephone Bill<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"> Electricity Bill<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"> Income Tax Assessment Order<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"> Voter ID<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"> Proof of gas connection<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"> Certificate form Employer on letterhead<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"> Spouse photocopy<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"> Aadhaar card<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"> Rent Agreement<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"> Active Bank account passbook<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Proof_of_Date_of_Birth_for_Senior_citizen_passport\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>Proof of Date of Birth <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>for Senior citizen passport<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Below is the list of documents acceptable for date of Birth for a senior citizen passport:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Birth Certificate issued by a government authority<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Last Educational Certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Policy Bond from a Life Insurance Company showing DOB<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pension Certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Voter ID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PAN Card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Driving Licence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Declaration from the Head of an Orphanage\/Child Care Home<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_requirements_for_senior_citizen_passport_under_tatkal_application\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Additional requirements for&nbsp;<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>senior citizen passport&nbsp;<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>under tatkal application<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are applying for Tatkal senior citizen passport, you need to submit the same documents as a normal passport. Also you need to must provide any 3 documents from the list below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">List of acceptable documents for senior citizen passports in Tatkal (Any 3 out of 13)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Below is the list of documents acceptable for a senior citizen passport in Tatkal:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"> Aadhaar Card<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"> Electors photo ID card&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"> Service photo ID card<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"> Caste Certificate<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"> Arms License<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"> Pension Certificate<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"> Last Passport Issued<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"> PAN Card<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"> Bank passbook\/ Kisan Passbook\/ Post office passbook<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"> Students Photo ID card<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"> Driving License<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"> Birth Certificate<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"> Rations Cards<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_for_Renewal_of_Senior_Citizen_Passport_in_India\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\"><b>Documents Required for Renewal of Senior Citizen Passport in India<\/b><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can apply for senior citizen passport renewal up to 1 year before expiry. <span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2023\/12\/21\/passport-renewal-process-in-india\/\">Renewal of passport<\/a><\/span> for senior citizens is possible even after the expiry of passport. Following are the documents required for the Renewal of senior citizen passport in India : <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Old passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of present address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting documents for non-ECR category (if applicable)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Passport_fee_for_senior_citizens\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Passport fee for senior citizens<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Senior citizens receive a 10% discount on the fresh passport application fee. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 12pt; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Below is the list of passport fees for Senior Citizens:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Normal passport of 36 pages = 1350 Rs<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Normal Passport of 60 pages = 1800 R<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Taktal passport of 36 pages = 3150 Rs<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">Tatkal Passport of 60 pages = 3600 Rs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Senior_Citizen-Friendly_Features\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px;\">Senior Citizen-Friendly Features<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Government of India has made the passport process much easier for senior citizens. From discounted fees to walk-in appointments, these features are designed to make the entire experience faster and more comfortable for older applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Walk-in Facility (No Appointment Needed) &#8211; Senior citizens can usually walk into the nearest PSK or POPSK without booking an online appointment in advance. You\u2019ll still need to complete the online application and generate the application reference number before visiting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dedicated Counters: Most PSKs and POPSKs have special counters for senior citizens to ensure faster service and shorter waiting times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fee Discount: Applicants aged 60 and above are eligible for a 10% discount on the regular passport fee when applying for a fresh passport.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Important Things to Remember<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Even though you don\u2019t need a physical appointment, the application form must be filled out online, and payment completed to generate the ARN before walking into the PSK.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicant must be present in person at the PSK for photo capture, biometric verification, and document submission.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Senior citizens are usually allowed to bring one family member inside the Passport Seva Kendra for assistance, if needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For most fresh passport applications, police verification is required, just like for other applicants. If applying under the Tatkal scheme, the passport may be issued first, followed by post-verification at your address.<\/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><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2020\/04\/01\/passport-application-for-minors-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Passport application for minors in India<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2022\/01\/26\/how-to-reschedule-passport-appointment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to reschedule passport appointment<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2022\/01\/21\/is-it-mandatory-to-change-address-in-the-indian-passport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Is it mandatory to change address in the Indian passport<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 24px;\">FAQs<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\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 passport after 70 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>Yes, you can apply for passport under senior citizens category.<\/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>How to apply for a passport for senior citizens 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<ul>\n<li> Visit the Passport Seva portal and create a profile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Select \u2018Fresh Passport\u2019 or \u2018Renew Passport\u2019 and provide details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make payment of passport fees online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Book an appointment at nearby Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Passport Office<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend your appointment for biometric data capture and document verification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> After police verification (if applicable), the passport will be dispatched.<\/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 senior citizens need an appointment for a passport application?<\/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, senior citizens need an appointment in India. But, they get special help at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK). They receive a priority token to speed up the process, which means their passport application is processed faster.<\/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>How many days will it take for a tatkal passport for senior citizens?<\/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>It takes around 2-3 days for getting tatkal passport after visiting PSK.<\/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>Do seniors get a discount on passport fees?<\/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. Senior citizens (aged 60+) receive a 10% discount on the applicable passport fee for fresh applications<\/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>The applicant is staying at Bangalore for the last two years and permanent address is in Kerala. Can he\/she endorse his\/her permanent address instead of present address in the Passport?\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>Only the present address will be endorsed on the Passport and not the permanent address.<\/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 age limit for senior citizen 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>In India, senior citizen passport is available for applicants who are 60 years of age or above. There is no upper age limit, so even people older than 70 can apply under this category.<\/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 police verification required for senior citizens?<\/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, police verification is required for senior citizens applying for passport in India. A police officer will verify your current residential address before your passport is issued. Even as a senior citizen, you need to be physically present at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) for document verification and biometric submission.<\/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 passport after 70 years?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>Yes, you can apply for passport under senior citizens category.<\/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\": \"How to apply for a passport for senior citizens in India?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<ul><li> Visit the Passport Seva portal and create a profile.<\/li><li> Select \u2018Fresh Passport\u2019 or \u2018Renew Passport\u2019 and provide details.<\/li><li>Make payment of passport fees online<\/li><li> Book an appointment at nearby Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Passport Office<\/li><li>Attend your appointment for biometric data capture and document verification.<\/li><li> After police verification (if applicable), the passport will be dispatched.<\/li><\/ul>\"\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\": \"Do senior citizens need an appointment for a passport application?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>Yes, senior citizens need an appointment in India. 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Even as a senior citizen, you need to be physically present at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) for document verification and biometric submission.<\/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<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"70\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/itzeazy-how-to-book-1.webp\" alt=\"senior citizen passport- book order\" class=\"wp-image-14853\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;\">If you want to apply for senior citizen passport, you can book order online. For any query or concern please speak to one of our relationship manager over phone or chat. You can also write to us. We will get back to you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/contact-us\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/order-now-.webp\" alt=\"senior z=citizen passport - order\" class=\"wp-image-14854\" style=\"width:209px;height:69px\" width=\"209\" height=\"69\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re 60 years or older, you\u2019re eligible to apply for senior citizen passport in India. The application process is almost similar to a regular passport. Senior citizens also enjoy special benefits such as discounted passport fees, priority appointments at Passport Seva Kendras. 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