Passport Application & Renewal

The Ministry of External Affairs issues Indian passports for international travel. Applications and appointments are managed through the Passport Seva portal.

Any Indian citizen.

• Aadhaar card.
• Proof of date of birth.
• Address proof (Aadhaar, utility bill, rent agreement).
• Old passport (for renewal).
• Recent passport-size photograph.

1. We register you on the Passport Seva portal and fill out the application.
2. Pay the government fee online and book an appointment at your nearest PSK / POPSK.
3. Attend the PSK appointment for document and biometric verification.
4. Police verification (if applicable) is conducted at your address.
5. Passport is dispatched by India Post once cleared.

Official government fee: Passport fees vary by booklet size and Tatkaal / Normal mode — please confirm current MEA rates before applying.

Lok Sewa Digital Kendra is an independent service assistance platform and is not an official government portal. Please always verify the current official fee before paying.

Typically 15–30 days for Normal mode and 1–3 working days for Tatkaal after successful verification, as an estimate.

Timelines are estimates only and are controlled by the issuing authority.

Track your passport on the Passport Seva portal with your File Number and DOB.