How to Obtain passport in detail

Online Registration Form for Passport

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https://passport.gov.in/pms/OnlineRegistration.jsp

Passport offices in INDIA

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Regional Passport Office, Ahmedabad Started in November 1969. The office offers services to citizen of North Gujarat, Central Gujarat, Saurashtra and Kutch regions.

Passport Office Bangalore

Passport Office Bangalore, started functioning from 1978 and is in its 30th year of inception. It covers all the districts of Karnataka. In its effort to make the website more user friendly and reach out to normal applicants, Passport Office has launched its Kannada website and English site with new look. Suggestions and advice are most welcome. The office is located at 80 ft Road, 8th Block, Koramangala, Bangalore.

Passport Office Bhopal

Passport Office, Bhopal was inaugurated on 17nth October, 1978 by Hon. Shri. Atal Behari Vajpayee, External Affairs Minister, Government of India. Since then, this office has been catering to ever increasing demand of passports from the citizens of the state of Madhya Pradesh.

Passport Office Chandigarh

Regional Passport Office, Chandigarh came into existence in the month of September 1969. Since then Regional Passport Office, Chandigarh has been catering to ever increasing demand of passports of three states viz., 14 districts of Punjab State, 12 districts of Haryana State and Union territory of Chandigarh.

Passport Office Chennai

Regional Passport Office (RPO) was established in George Town in Chennai in the year 1955. In the year 1966, it was shifted to the Govt. owned premises of Shastri Bhavan located at 26, Haddows Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai.

Passport Office Cochin

The Regional Passport Office Cochin commenced functioning as an independent Office in 1975, consequent on the bifurcation of the Kerala region from the jurisdiction of the Regional Passport Office, Chennai. The present jurisdiction of the Regional Passport Office, Cochin comprises of the districts of Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kottayam, Trichur and the Union Teritory of Lakshadweep.

Passport Office Delhi

The Regional Passport Office, Delhi was set up in 1954. It was among the first five Passport Offices to be setup. The others were at Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Nagpur. RPO Delhi is located at Trikoot - 3, HUDCO Building, Bhikaji Camaji Place, New Delhi.

Passport Office Ghaziabad

Passport Office Ghaziabad started functioning from June 1997. It caters to Eleven districts Viz Agra, Aligarh, Baghpat, Bulandshahar, Gautam Budh Nagar, Ghaziabad, Hathras, Mathura, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar and Saharanpur.

Passport Office Guwahati

Regional Passport Office Guwahati started functioning from June 1979. It caters to six North Eastern States of India viz Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland. The office is located at Basistha Road, Rani Bagan, 3rd Bye Lane, Guwahati.

Passport Office Hyderabad

Regional Passport Office, Hyderabad will provides passport status, and full instructions about passport.

Passport Office Jaipur

Passport Office Jaipur started functioning from June 1978. It caters to 32 districts. The office is located at J-14, Jhalana Institutional Area, Behind RTO, Jaipur.

Passport Office Jalandhar

Passport Office Jalandhar started functioning from September, 1979. It caters to seven districts viz Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahar, Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Kapurthala and Tarn Taran.

Passport Office Kolkata

The Regional Passport Office, Kolkata was set up in 1954 as one of the first five Regional Passport Offices in the country. It caters to twenty districts of West Bengal viz Howrah, Hooghly,24-paragana (N), 24-paragana (S), Nadia, Birbhum, Burdwan, Bankura, Purulia, Maldah, Murshidabad, Jalpaiguri, Darjeeling, Coochbihar, Dinajpur (N), Dinajpur (S), Sikkim, Tripura, Medinipur (E), Medinipur (W) and 4 districts each of Tripura and Sikkim state.

Passport Office Lucknow

The Regional Passport Office Lucknow was opened in December 1956 and is currently located at Nav Chetna Kendra, 10, Ashok Marg, Lucknow-226018. This Office deals with passport requests from Bundelkhand, Eastern and Central Uttar Pradesh covering 48 districts.

Passport Office Mumbai

Mumbai's Passport Office, being the only one in the region, caters to the residents from Greater Mumbai, over and above districts of Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Aurangabad and Beed in Maharashtra. Apart from this, it is also the sole destination for people applying from Daman and Silvassa, which come under the Union Territory of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli.

Passport Office Panaji- Goa

Passport Office Goa started functioning from 1988. It caters to two districts viz North Goa and South Goa. The office is centrally located at Patto Plaza, Near Kadamba Bus stand, Panaji, Goa .

Passport Office Trivandrum

The Passport Office, Trivandrum came into existence as a full-fledged office in January 1992. Presently the office is housed in a rented 5 storied building. The present jurisdiction of the Passport Office, Trivandrum covers the districts of Trivandrum, Kollam and Pathanamthitta.

Getting US passport

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Getting a passport before your cruise is critical. All cruises with ports of call outside the United States require a passport, except those to the Caribbean, Canada, and Mexico. For those destinations, a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) - compliant document is acceptable. A normal driver's license, birth certificate, or other type of identification is NOT adequate proof. An adult's passport is good for 10 years, but you will need to renew 8-9 months before it expires since many countries require at least 6 months validity for entry. Those flying into the USA from another country need a passport.

Difficulty: Hard

Time Required: 4 to 6 weeks

Here's How:

Obtain proof of citizenship such as a certified copy of your birth certificate (from the state where you were born), a Consular report of birth abroad, an expired passport, or naturalization certificate. List of acceptable proofs of citizenship.
Have two passport pictures made at a local merchant (check yellow pages). If you are traveling to countries that require a Visa, you will need additional photos for it. Companies like Travisa can expedite passport or Visa processing for you.
Download passport application from State Department website
Print copy of application in Adobe format
Complete application carefully
Prepare payment. Acceptable forms of payment vary among locations, but usually include check or credit card. Cost is --
- Age 16 and older: The passport application fee is $75. The execution fee is $25. The total is $100.
- Under Age 16: The passport application fee is $60. The execution fee is $25. The total is $85.
- Renewal: The Passport renewal fee is $75.
- Expedited Service: Add $60 for each application
Be sure to check mailing address when completing application envelope. The address differs based on where you live.
Go to nearest passport acceptance facility to pay and mail. The 7,000 acceptance facilities include many Federal, state and probate courts, post offices, some public libraries and a number of county and municipal offices. There are also 13 regional passport agencies, which serve customers who are traveling within 2 weeks (14 days), or who need foreign visas for travel. Appointments are required in such cases.
Wait 4 to 6 weeks, depending on time of year. To receive your passport as soon as possible, you should arrange overnight delivery service for both sending your passport application and returning your passport to you.

Tips:

If you already have a passport, you can use it in lieu of a certified birth certificate.
If you are willing to pay a $60 (or more) premium, you can obtain a passport in much less time.
If you already have a passport, do not wait too late to renew. Many countries require at least 6 months validity for entry, so you will need to renew your passport 8-9 months before expiration.
You can obtain a passport in 2 or 3 business days if you make a personal appointment at the nearest passport agency (in 13 U.S. cities) or use a professional passport expediting service. You will need to have tickets or an itinerary to prove that you need the expedited service.
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What You Need:

Proof of citizenship
Completed passport forms
Photos
Payment - Form varies depending on payment location
Time for processing

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding Passport Rules and Regulations

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Question 1: I got my passport from Delhi. Now I have shifted to Bangalore. Should I change my address in the passport? …. If change is required, what are the documents required and how much time will it take?

Ans. It is up to you to change the address. It is always better if your passport indicates your current address. For this purpose, you need to fill up form-II and submit it along with valid proof of your residential address at Passport Office of the area of where you reside.

Question 2. My Passport has been issued by one Passport Office. Can I apply for services in another Passport Office?

Ans. Yes. You can apply for miscellaneous services at Passport Office where you are presently residing.

Question 3. I don’t have ECNR stamp in my Passport. Can I get it on the basis of my provisional matriculation or above certificate issued by the University/Board concerned?

Ans. We are no longer affixing ECNR stamp in passports. In fact it is not even printed in the new passport booklets. Currently, only ECR stamp is being put in passports if applicant is not eligible for ECNR. However, you are entitled to ECNR status if you possess qualification of Matriculation or above. Even you can get ECNR status on the basis of provisional matriculation certificate if the mark sheets of all semesters of your course are available with you.

Question 4. I have downloaded the application form from your website. Can I fill it up & submit?

Ans. Yes.

Question 5. I have downloaded the application form for passport from the website. However in the column where specimen signatures of the applicant are required it says put the signatures also on the stickers option, which is not available on the net. What should I do in this case.

Ans. In this case, you need to put your signatures only below column 19 of the application form.

Question 6. Is Identity Certificate mandatory for State/Central Government/PSU employees?

Ans. Yes. Identity Certificate (Annexure-"B") issued by the competent authority in prescribed Performa is a must for these employees for getting their passports, without police verification.

Question 7. I am working in ICICI Bank? Am I required to furnish the Identity Certificate?

Ans. Only those persons working in companies, which are owned by the State/Central Governments, need to submit “Identity Certificates”. Employees of Private Banks are not required to submit “Identity Certificates” for getting passports.

Question 8. I got my passport 2 years ago. I got married recently. Should I include my spouse’s name in my passport? If so, what is the procedure?

Ans. It is better to include your spouse’s name in your passport. For this, please file up Form No.II(EAP-II) form and submit it along with marriage certificate, photocopy of spouse’s passport (if she has one) and proof of stay (if the present address is different from the one in the passport). Note : The procedure is the same if one wants to include her husband’s name in the passport.

Question 9. I have a one-month-old baby? Does the baby require a separate passport Or his/her name can be endorsed in one of the parents’ passport? Ans. Endorsement of child’s name in parents’ passports is not allowed anymore. As per the amended law, minors should have separate passports.

Question 10. In case of a minor child passport, whose father is abroad, whether consent is to be obtained to apply for a passport? If so, what is the procedure?

Ans. Yes. Consent of the spouse, who is abroad, is required for submitting the application. It should be in the form of a Sworn Affidavit duly attested by the Indian Embassy/Consulate abroad.

Question 11. What is the difference between Re-issue and Renewal of a passport?

Ans. Passports are Re-issued after the expiry of their 10-year validity period.If you had been issued a Short Validity Passport (i.e. a passport of validity less than 10 years) apply for renewal to extend the normal validity of the existing passport to 10 years. In the case of Re-issue of passport a normal fee of Rs.1000/- will be charged whereas for extending the validity (renewal) no fee is charged.

Question 12.My passport expired 4 years ago. Can I renew it? What is the procedure for it?

Ans. In such a case, you have to fill up Application Form No. I(EAP-I) form and submit it along with original/photocopy of your expired passport and proof of your residence/address. However, since the passport expired 4 years ago, fresh police verification will be required in your case.

Question 13. I am a student staying away from my parents. Where do I apply for passport and what proof of residence shall I have to furnish?

Ans. For instance, if you are a student staying in Rohtak (which falls under the jurisdiction of RPO, Chandigarh) and your parents are staying in Hissar which also falls under the jurisdiction of RPO Chandigarh , You can apply at RPO, Chandigarh. For this purpose, along with your form you have to provide four Personal Particulars forms. Please also indicate your hostel address/the place where you are staying in Rohtak as present address and your parent’s address as Permanent address. In case you are studying and staying in Bangalore , you can either apply to the Passport Office Bangalore or in the Passport Office in whose jurisdiction your parents’ address (permanent address) is located.e.g Delhi. In the later case , fill up an additional set of Personal particulars form giving the address in Bangalore. For proof of residence at your hostel/place of stay, either you should provide a letter from the Principal/Warden or proof of residence of the guardian with whom you are staying along with the guardianship affidavit. You should also provide proof of your parents address (i.e. permanent address).

Question 14. What is the difference in procedure between applying in person and by Post?

Ans. While you apply in person, two copies of all the documents duly self attested have to be handed over at the counter along with the originals, which will be returned after verification at the counter immediately. While applying by post, you have to submit two copies of all the documents duly attested by a Gazetted Officer bearing his name seal and address of his office.

Question 15. I am a salaried person and Income tax is deducted from salary. What are the documents I need to submit for ECNR status?

Ans. Form 16(a) for the last 3 years along with copies of acknowledgement of your returns.

Question 16. I shifted to Delhi 7 months back from Bangalore. I have to apply for a passport. As per instructions, one should have stayed for atleast one year at a given address. Can I apply for a passport at Passport Office, Delhi? If so, please let me know the procedure.

Ans. Yes. You can apply at Passport Office, Delhi. For this purpose, you have to submit proof of seven months’ stay in Delhi and also mention the previous address in the application form for which you are also required to submit 2 additional Personal Particulars forms along with the application.

Question 17. I have to travel to the UK next week on a company assignment. I don’t have passport. Can I get a new passport under the Tatkal Scheme?

Ans. Yes. You can apply under Tatkal scheme and pay the Tatkal fee of Rs. 1,500/1000 as the case may be, and a Verification Certificate (Annexure-F) or three documents as mentioned under Tatkal Category of Passport Information Booklet along with Standard Affidavit (Annexure-I).

Question 18. What documents are required when there is a change in name on account of Divorce.

Ans. (i) Divorce deed duly authenticated by Court and (ii) Deed Poll or Sworn Affidavit as per specimen in Annexure –D given in the Passport Information booklet attached to the application.

Question. 19. Is it mandatory to submit Birth Certificate in cases of those who are born on or after 26.01.1989.

Ans. Yes, Birth Certificate issued by Municipal authorities only is acceptable for those born on or after 26.01.1989.

Question 20.In a case of Muslim passport holder, whether entry of second wife name is allowed on passport.

Ans. Yes. But the entry of first wife name will remain intact if divorce is not obtained.

How to Apply for a Passport(INDIA):

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1. Get the Passport Application Form: One can apply for Passport through Online Registration, (after doing online registration, get print outs of the application form) click here for details for Online Registration. Apart from this applicant can submit directly in the respective passport office/ DPCs/Speed post centers, get the relevant application form from here.

2. How to fill the Form: The Passport Application Form is Machine Readable. Please follow the instructions as follows:

Use capital letters only. Particulars given in the form will be printed in the passport. Therefore, please be careful in filling up the form and avoid any mistakes.
Use black/blue ball pen only
Do not fill the form with pencils or ink-pen.
While filling up the boxes, kindly leave one box blank after each completed word.
Write clearly within the box without touching the boundaries.
Adjust the information to fit within the number of given boxes.
Do not write anything outside the box. Avoid over-writing
Incomplete application will not be accepted.

Columnwise Guidelines for filling the application form can be had from here.

Note: All original documents are to be shown at the time of submission of the passport application form. With the Original Passport Application Form, self-attested copies of all required documents need to be attached. Illiterate applicants should put only thumb impression in the box meant for thumb impression/signature. In case an applicant has stayed at more than one address during the last one year, he/she should furnish two additional photocopies of the PP form for each additional place of stay.

3. Where to Apply : For Online Registration, the applicant has to submit the print outs of the application form along with required documents to the respective passport office in the appointment date and time printed. Apart from this Passport Applications can be submitted at

An application for a passport may be submitted personally OR through a representative (any close member of the family or recognized travel agent(s) only) carrying an authority letter.

4. Urgent Passport: Refer Tatkaal Scheme in case if applicant needs the passport urgently.
5. Fee Structure: Refer Fee Structure for the fees to be submitted.
6. Check List: Refer Check List for the required documents to be submitted along with the application form.