Procedure to Apply for Passport via e-Form Submission

To apply for fresh or reissue of passport via e-Form Submission, users need to register on Passport Seva Portal.

After registering, login to the Passport Seva Portal. Download the e-Form for fresh or reissue of Passport.

Fill the downloaded e-Form and click the Validate & Save button. This will generate an XML file which will be required later for uploading in the system.

Upload the XML file through the Upload e-Form. Do not upload the PDF form at this stage as only XML file is accepted by the system.

After uploading the form for fresh or reissue of Passport, click the "Pay and Schedule Appointment" link to schedule an appointment at Passport Seva Kendra (PSK).

Search for Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) location and select your PSK.

After booking the appointment at selected PSK, you can make an online payment through Credit/Debit Card , Internet Banking or SBI Bank Challan.

You can calculate the fee for passport services through Online Fee Calculator.

Users can take print of the application receipt containing Application Reference Number (ARN) or Appointment Number.

Visit the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) where appointment has been booked, along with original documents

External website that opens in a new window such as Proof of Date of Birth, Identity proof with photograph, Proof of residence and Proof of nationality.

External website that opens in a new window such as Proof of Date of Birth, Identity proof with photograph, Proof of residence and Proof of nationality.

1] Apply for Passport via e-Form Submission 2] Documents Required- External website that opens in a new window 3] Tracking Application Status

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