raman Staff asked 5 years ago
Please give complete details on how to get a Passport in India with steps. Is it possible to apply online? How? Kindly share.
Nidhi Staff answered 5 years ago
It is easy to get a Passport in India these days. The steps to apply for passport online are given below:-
Step 1: Register through the Passport Seva Online Portal. Click Here
Step 2: Login to the Passport Seva Online Portal with the registered Login Id.
Step 3: Click “Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport” link.
Step 4: Fill in the required details in the form and submit.
Step 5: Click the “Pay and Schedule Appointment” link on the “View Saved/Submitted Applications” screen to schedule an appointment.
Step 6: Online Payment has been made mandatory for booking appointments at all Passport Seva Kendras/Passport Offices.
Online Payment can be made using any one of the following modes:
- Credit/Debit Card (MasterCard and Visa)
- Internet Banking (State Bank of India (SBI) and Associate Banks and Other Banks)
- SBI Bank Challan
Step 7: Click the “Print Application Receipt” link to print the application receipt containing Application Reference Number (ARN)/Appointment Number.
Note: Carrying printout of Application Receipt is no longer required. An SMS with your appointment details is also accepted as proof of appointment during your visit to Passport Office.
Step 8: Visit the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)/Regional Passport Office (RPO) where appointment has been booked, along with original documents.
If you have further questions, you can visit FAQs