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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.
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
Document Required
1. Documents required for new passport in normal category - Adult
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
Date of birth proof - List of acceptable documents
2. Documents required for new passport in normal category - Minor
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
Date of birth proof - List of acceptable documents
3. Documents required for new passport in Tatkal category - Adult
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 :
Current address proof - List of acceptable documents
Date of birth proof - List of acceptable documents
4. Documents required for new passport in Tatkal category - Minor
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 :
Date of birth proof - List of acceptable documents
Forms
FAQ's
1. How can I get passport in Chennai?
2. What is the cost of passport in Chennai?
3. How many days will take to get passport in Chennai?
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?