Indian Passport Application Documents Required 2026 — Fresh & Renewal Checklist with PSK Rules

How to Apply for an Indian Passport in 2026

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has simplified the passport application process through the Passport Seva Project. Applicants apply online via passportindia.gov.in or the mPassport Seva app, book an appointment, and visit their designated Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) for biometric verification.

📍 Where Do You Need to Go?

• Official Online Portal: passportindia.gov.in (Beware of fake private portals charging extra fees).
• Physical Office: Your allotted Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) / POPSK on your scheduled appointment date with original documents.
• Police Verification: Local Police Station in your residential jurisdiction.

Interactive Passport Document Checklist

🛂 Passport Document Checker (Adult Fresh)

1. Proof of Present Address (Aadhaar Card / Bank Passbook with Photo / Electricity Bill / Rent Agreement) 2. Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate / 10th Class School Leaving Certificate / PAN Card) 3. Non-ECR (Emigration Check Not Required) Proof — 10th Pass Certificate or Degree 4. Online ARN (Application Reference Number) Receipt / SMS on Phone

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Government Passport Fees (Normal vs Tatkaal)

• Fresh Normal Passport (36 Pages, 10 Years): Rs. 1,500
• Fresh Normal Jumbo Passport (60 Pages): Rs. 2,000
• Tatkaal Passport Fee: Rs. 3,500 (Dispatched in 1 to 3 days)
• Minor Passport (< 15 Years, 5 Years Validity): Rs. 1,000

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