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Apply for passport Online in Chennai

Last updated: December 17, 2024

You can apply for passport online in Chennai ? Passport application process  in Chennai appears to be simple but actually its not. Incomplete knowledge about the procedure may result into the delay or rejection of the passport application. Also passport application is not online completely as against the popular myth. You need to visit Passport seva kendra in Chennai, followed by police verification. So you should know about passport application process, passport application types such as normal and tatkal passport, documents required for applying passport, passport fees etc. 

If you need assistance, Itzeazy is here to help you in process for online passport application in Chennai. Itzeazy is the best passport agency in Chennai.  

A Passport is an essential travel document for those who wish to travel abroad. It is mandatory document to get visa. It also acts as identity proof.

Application mode to apply for passport in Chennai

There are two modes of passport application process in Chennai based on the processing time required to get passport.

Normal Passport  - You can get fresh passport or can get passport renewal done in 30-45 days under normal application process. 

Tatkal Passport  - You can get passport within 2-3 days. Tatkal scheme is meant for people who would like to get their passports on urgent basis. 
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Passport Apply Online Chennai

Following are the steps for passport application process in Chennai  : 

  1. Passport application form filling - Application form is to be filled up online.
  2. Fees payment - Passport application fees can be paid either online or offline at any SBI branch
  3. Appointment scheduling - Once  payment is done, scheduling of  appointment at nearest passport seva kendra is required for document verification and biometric purpose
  4. Visit to passport seva kendra - On the day of appointment, applicant needs to visit to the passport seva kendra for biometric and document verification
  5. Police verification - There will be police verification at the current address    
  6. Passport issuance - Once police verification is done , passport will be issued
  7. Delivery of passport - Passport gets delivered by post at the current address

Itzeazy provides  high quality services for passport application in Chennai . It provides seamless end to end support for new passport application and renewal of passport in Chennai  to the customers. The glimpse of it is : 

  1. Accurate documentation
  2. Filing of Passport application form
  3. Getting a convenient time slot
  4. Tracking the passport status
  5. Updating you proactively about the progress

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Passport Apply in Chennai


The Indian Passport in Chennai is issued by Ministry of External Affairs. While online passport apply in Chennai, you need to choose the category on the basis of age that are classified as:

Adult passport: Indians above 18 years of age can apply for adult category of passport application in Chennai.

Minor passport: Indians below 18 years of age are eligible to apply under minor category. The minor must have a separate passport as per the Indian passport act. There are two categories of minor passports based on the validity of the passport, i.e.

  1. Minors below the age of 15 can apply for a 5-year-validity passport.
  2. Minors between the ages of 15 and 18 have the option to apply for a 10-year or 5-year validity till reach the age of 18 years.

Validity of Indian passport

An adult passport is valid for a period of 10 years. Minor passport is valid for 5 years or till the minor attains 18 years of age, whichever is the earliest.

Passport application fees in Chennai

Adult passport - Rs. 1500 /-

Minor passport- Rs. 1000 /-

For tatkal passport, you need to pay additional fees of Rs 2000/- for application.


Process

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Passport Application Chennai With Itzeazy

  • Order online
  • Fill Up form online
  • Make 100% payment online
  • Upload documents for pre-check
  • Application submission by itzeazy
  • Appointment for visit to passport office taken by itzeazy
  • Visit of applicant to the passport office on schedule date and time
  • Police verification
  • Receive passport by post

Document Required

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Documents Required for New Passport in Chennai

1. Documents required for new passport in normal category - Adult

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1- Proof Of Present Address

2- Proof Of Date Of Birth

3- 10 the certificate to apply under ECNR category


Current address proof - List of acceptable documents 

  • Water Bill
  • Telephone (landline or post paid mobile bill)
  • Electricity bill
  • Income Tax Assessment Order
  • Election Commission Photo ID card
  • Proof of Gas Connection
  • Certificate from Employer of reputed companies on letter head
  • Spouse's passport copy (First and last page including family details mentioning applicant's name as spouse of the passport holder), (provided the applicant's present address matches the address mentioned in the spouse's passport)
  • Parent's passport copy, in case of minors(First and last page)
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Rent Agreement
  • Photo Passbook of running Bank Account (Scheduled Public Sector Banks, Scheduled Private Sector Indian Banks and Regional Rural Banks only)


Date of birth proof - List of acceptable documents 


  • Birth Certificate issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths or the Municipal Corporation or any other prescribed authority, whosoever has been empowered under the Registration of Birth and Deaths Act, 1969 to register the birth of a child born in India
  • Transfer/School leaving/Matriculation Certificate issued by the school last attended/ recognised educational board
  • Policy Bond issued by the Public Life Insurance Corporations/Companies having the DOB of the holder of the insurance policy
  • Copy of an extract of the service record of the applicant (only in respect of Government servants) or the Pay Pension Order (in respect of retired Government Servants), duly attested/certified by the officer/in-charge of the Administration of the concerned Ministry/Department of the applicant
  • Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) issued by the Election Commission of India
  • PAN Card issued by the Income Tax Department
  • Driving License issued by the Transport department of concerned state Government
  • A declaration given by the Head of the Orphanage/Child Care Home on their official letter head of the organization confirming the DOB of the applicant

2. Documents required for new passport in normal category - Minor

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1- Proof Of Present Address - For minor applicants, present address proof document in the name of parent(s) can be submitted.

2- Proof Of Date Of Birth 

3- Annexure D : A declaration affirming the particulars furnished in the application about the minor as per Annexure D


Current address proof - List of acceptable documents 

  • Water Bill
  • Telephone (landline or post paid mobile bill)
  • Electricity bill
  • Income Tax Assessment Order
  • Election Commission Photo ID card
  • Proof of Gas Connection
  • Certificate from Employer of reputed companies on letter head
  • Spouse's passport copy (First and last page including family details mentioning applicant's name as spouse of the passport holder), (provided the applicant's present address matches the address mentioned in the spouse's passport)
  • Parent's passport copy, in case of minors(First and last page)
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Rent Agreement
  • Photo Passbook of running Bank Account (Scheduled Public Sector Banks, Scheduled Private Sector Indian Banks and Regional Rural Banks only)


Date of birth proof - List of acceptable documents 

  • Birth Certificate issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths or the Municipal Corporation or any other prescribed authority, whosoever has been empowered under the Registration of Birth and Deaths Act, 1969 to register the birth of a child born in India
  • Transfer/School leaving/Matriculation Certificate issued by the school last attended/recognised educational board
  • Policy Bond issued by the Public Life Insurance Corporations/Companies having the DOB of the holder of the insurance policy
  • Copy of an extract of the service record of the applicant (only in respect of Government servants) or the Pay Pension Order (in respect of retired Government Servants), duly attested/certified by the officer/in-charge of the Administration of the concerned Ministry/Department of the applicant
  • Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) issued by the Election Commission of India
  • PAN Card issued by the Income Tax Department
  • Driving License issued by the Transport department of concerned state Government
  • A declaration given by the Head of the Orphanage/Child Care Home on their official letter head of the organization confirming the DOB of the applicant

3. Documents required for new passport in Tatkal category - Adult

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1- Proof Of Present Address

2- Proof Of Date Of Birth

3- 10 the certificate to apply under ECNR category

4- 3 out of 13 documents to apply under tatkal category . The list of 13 document is :

  • Aadhaar Card/e-Aadhar containing the 12 digit Aadhaar number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India(UIDAI)
  • Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC)
  • Service Photo Identity Card issued by State/Central Government, Public Sector Undertakings, local bodies or Public Limited Companies
  • Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe or Other backward class Certificate
  • Arms License issued under the Arms Act, 1959(54 of 1959)
  • Pension Document such as ex-servicemen's Pension book or Pension payment order issued to retired government employees, ex-servicemen's Widow or Dependent Certificates, Old Age Pension Order
  • Last Passport issued (in case of re-issue only)
  • Permanent Account Number(PAN)
  • Bank Passbook or Kisan Passbook or Post Office Passbook
  • Student Photo Identity Cards issued by Recognized Educational Institutions
  • Driving Licenses (valid and within the jurisdiction of State of submission of applicant)
  • Birth Certificates issued under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 (18 of 1969)
  • Rations Cards


Current address proof - List of acceptable documents 

  • Water Bill
  • Telephone (landline or post paid mobile bill)
  • Electricity bill
  • Income Tax Assessment Order
  • Election Commission Photo ID card
  • Proof of Gas Connection
  • Certificate from Employer of reputed companies on letter head
  • Spouse's passport copy (First and last page including family details mentioning applicant's name as spouse of the passport holder), (provided the applicant's present address matches the address mentioned in the spouse's passport)
  • Parent's passport copy, in case of minors(First and last page)
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Rent Agreement
  • Photo Passbook of running Bank Account (Scheduled Public Sector Banks, Scheduled Private Sector Indian Banks and Regional Rural Banks only)


Date of birth proof - List of acceptable documents 

  • Birth Certificate issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths or the Municipal Corporation or any other prescribed authority, whosoever has been empowered under the Registration of Birth and Deaths Act, 1969 to register the birth of a child born in India
  • Transfer/School leaving/Matriculation Certificate issued by the school last attended/recognised educational board
  • Policy Bond issued by the Public Life Insurance Corporations/Companies having the DOB of the holder of the insurance policy
  • Copy of an extract of the service record of the applicant (only in respect of Government servants) or the Pay Pension Order (in respect of retired Government Servants), duly attested/certified by the officer/in-charge of the Administration of the concerned Ministry/Department of the applicant
  • Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) issued by the Election Commission of India
  • PAN Card issued by the Income Tax Department
  • Driving License issued by the Transport department of concerned state Government
  • A declaration given by the Head of the Orphanage/Child Care Home on their official letter head of the organization confirming the DOB of the applicant



4. Documents required for new passport in Tatkal category - Minor

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1- Proof Of Present Address : For minor applicants, present address proof document in the name of parent(s) can be submitted.

2- Proof Of Date Of Birth

3- 10 the certificate to apply under ECNR category

4- Annexure D : A declaration affirming the particulars furnished in the application about the minor as per Annexure D

5 - 2 out of 6 documents to apply under tatkal category .The list of 6 document is :

  • Aadhaar Card/e-Aadhar containing the 12 digit Aadhaar number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India(UIDAI)
  • Student Photo Identity Cards issued by Recognized Educational Institutions
  • Birth Certificates issued under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 (18 of 1969)
  • Rations Cards
  • Last Passport issued (in case of re-issue only)
  • Permanent Account Number(PAN)
  • Current address proof - List of acceptable documents 
  • Water Bill
  • Telephone (landline or post paid mobile bill)
  • Electricity bill
  • Income Tax Assessment Order
  • Election Commission Photo ID card
  • Proof of Gas Connection
  • Certificate from Employer of reputed companies on letter head
  • Parent's passport copy, in case of minors(First and last page)
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Rent Agreement
  • Photo Passbook of running Bank Account (Scheduled Public Sector Banks, Scheduled Private Sector Indian Banks and Regional Rural Banks only)


Date of birth proof - List of acceptable documents 

  • Birth Certificate issued by the Registrar of Births and Deaths or the Municipal Corporation or any other prescribed authority, whosoever has been empowered under the Registration of Birth and Deaths Act, 1969 to register the birth of a child born in India
  • Transfer/School leaving/Matriculation Certificate issued by the school last attended/recognised educational board
  • Policy Bond issued by the Public Life Insurance Corporations/Companies having the DOB of the holder of the insurance policy
  • Copy of an extract of the service record of the applicant (only in respect of Government servants) or the Pay Pension Order (in respect of retired Government Servants), duly attested/certified by the officer/in-charge of the Administration of the concerned Ministry/Department of the applicant
  • Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) issued by the Election Commission of India
  • PAN Card issued by the Income Tax Department
  • Driving License issued by the Transport department of concerned state Government
  • A declaration given by the Head of the Orphanage/Child Care Home on their official letter head of the organization confirming the DOB of the applicant


FAQ's

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Passport - FAQ

1. How can I get passport in Chennai?

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Passport application process is online in Chennai. To apply for passport , one must follow the following steps :

  • Application form is to be filled up online.
  • Passport application fees can be paid either online or offline at any SBI branch
  • Once  payment is done, appointment booking is online
  • On the day of appointment, applicant needs to visit to the passport seva kendra for biometric and document verification
  • After this there will be police verification at the current address    
  • Once police verification is done , passport will be issued
  • Passport gets delivered by post at the current address

2. What is the cost of passport in Chennai?

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Passport fees for Normal passport is  :

  • Adult passport - Rs. 1500
  • Minor passport - Rs. 1000
There is additional fees of Rs. 2000 for tatkal passport . 

3. How many days will take to get passport in Chennai?

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It takes approx. 30 days to get normal passport from the date of appointment at passport seva kendra. 

4. Can I visit RPO Chennai without appointment?

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No, you can not visit RPO Chennai without an appointment. For appointment, login into the passport website. Go to the option schedule appointment and book appointment.  visit RPO Chennai on the appointment date and time. 

5. Which are the documents acceptable as Proof of Date of Birth ?

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Following are the documents acceptable as proof of Date of Birth :

  • Birth Certificate 
  • Transfer/School leaving/Matriculation Certificate issued by the school last attended/recognised educational board
  • Policy Bond issued by the Public Life Insurance Corporations/Companies having the DOB of the holder of the insurance policy
  • Copy of an extract of the service record of the applicant 
  • Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) issued by the Election Commission of India
  • PAN Card issued by the Income Tax Department
  • Driving License issued by the Transport department of concerned state Government
  • A declaration given by the Head of the Orphanage/Child Care Home on their official letter head of the organization confirming the DOB of the applicant

6. Which are the documents acceptable as Proof of Address ?

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Following are the documents acceptable as proof of Address :

  • Water Bill
  • Telephone (landline or post paid mobile bill)
  • Electricity bill
  • Income Tax Assessment Order
  • Election Commission Photo ID card
  • Proof of Gas Connection
  • Certificate from Employer of reputed companies on letter head
  • Spouse's passport copy (First and last page including family details mentioning applicant's name as spouse of the passport holder), (provided the applicant's present address matches the address mentioned in the spouse's passport)
  • Parent's passport copy, in case of minors(First and last page)
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Rent Agreement
  • Photo Passbook of running Bank Account (Scheduled Public Sector Banks, Scheduled Private Sector Indian Banks and Regional Rural Banks only)