पासपोर्ट गाइड 2026: नया, रिन्यू, खोया पासपोर्ट, सुधार, तत्काल, नाबालिग और बहुत कुछ – सब एक जगहPassport Guide 2026: New, Renewal, Lost Passport, Correction, Tatkal, Minor and More – All in One Place

• All passport applications are made on the official Passport Seva portal (passportindia.gov.in) or the mPassport Seva app, followed by one visit to a PSK or POPSK. Walk-in applications are not accepted.
• There is no separate "renewal" or "duplicate" form. Both are filed as a Re-issue with the right reason selected.
• Fees shown in the guides apply from 1 July 2026. Rules and fees can change, so check the Fee Calculator and Document Advisor on the portal.

How to Apply for a New Passport: Process, Fees and Documents

• Who can apply, the online process, documents for address and date of birth proof, fees, 10-year validity for adults, police verification and tracking. A birth certificate is mandatory for anyone born on or after 1 October 2023.

How to Renew Your Passport: Process, Fees and Documents

• When to renew (6–9 months before expiry), why renewal is filed as Re-issue, documents, steps and fees. Also warns never to choose "Lost/Damaged" for a simple expiry.

Duplicate Passport for a Lost or Damaged Passport: Process, Fees and Documents

• What to do after a loss: police FIR, Annexure F affidavit, Re-issue with the "Lost/Damaged" reason, higher fees and longer timing because of police verification. Also covers a damaged passport and loss abroad.

Passport Correction: How to Change Name, Date of Birth, Address and Other Details

• A printed passport cannot be edited, so changes go through Re-issue. Shows the documents for name, date of birth, address, parent or spouse name and marital status, with steps and tips.

Normal vs Tatkal Passport: Difference in Fees, Time and Rules

• Compares fees, processing time, documents and verification for Normal and Tatkal. Tatkal costs ₹2,500 extra and is faster, but slots are limited and approval is not guaranteed.

Minor Passport (Below 18 Years): Process, Fees and Documents

• Passport for a child under 18: validity by age, fees, the documents, Annexure C and D for parental consent, and special situations such as divorce, a deceased parent or a parent living abroad.

Passport for a Child with a Single Parent or Without Parents: Process and Documents

• For single-parent, divorced, widowed, orphan, adopted or guardian-raised children. Explains how one parent can apply with Annexure C and what papers are needed in each situation.

Passport for Married Women: New Passport, Surname Change and Spouse Name

• A marriage certificate is not needed for a fresh passport. Learn how to change surname or add a spouse name by Re-issue, use Annexure J, and handle divorce or re-marriage cases.

Passport for Senior Citizens (Above 60 Years): Process, Fee and Documents

• No upper age limit, 10-year validity and a 10% fee concession on fresh applications (not on re-issue). Includes steps, documents and tips for seniors.

Passport for Government Employees: Process, Documents and Annexures (A, G, H)

• Employees can apply without employer permission. Explains Annexure H (prior intimation), G (NOC) and A (identity certificate), when to use each, and warnings about travel approval.

Emigration Rules in Passport: ECR, ECNR and Emigration Clearance Explained

• Who needs emigration clearance, the difference between ECR and ECNR, how to get clearance on the eMigrate portal, how to convert ECR to ECNR, and fraud warnings for overseas jobs.

Is there a separate renewal form?

• No. Renewal is filed as a Re-issue of Passport on the portal.

How long does a Normal passport take?

• Usually about 30 to 45 days including police verification, as per our guides. Tatkal is much faster.

Can an agent speed things up?

• No. Only the Passport Office decides. Pay fees only on the official portal.