A passport is not just an official license to travel abroad easily, it is considered to be more than that. It is an official identification proof, authentic proof, and then address proof provided by the Government of India.
The passport allows you to travel anywhere across the world without any inconvenience. The Ministry of External Affairs, Passport, and Visa consular are responsible for making the application process easy as well as providing passports to the citizens of this country.
There are two modes of application when it comes to availing of the passport. These application modes are based on the requirements and urgency of an individual.
The two application modes of a passport are:
Normal Application:
The normal passport application process does not have any time limit or specific requirements.
Tatkaal Application:
The tatkal passport application is an urgent process that requires an additional fee to process the application.
Tatkal Passport Eligibility:
There are certain categories or situations that make an individual eligible to apply for a tatkal passport.
The applicant who cannot apply under the Tatkaal Scheme are:
Individuals who have undergone a significant Name Change.
The citizens are born to Indian parents (of Indian descent) outside India.
Citizens originating from Nagaland but residing outside Nagaland.
Residents of Jammu and Kashmir and Nagaland.
Minors residing within Nagaland.
Additionally, Short passport validity renewal.
Children adopted by Indian and Foreign parents.
Similarly, Lost or stolen passports.
Minor children with single parents.
Individuals deported to India from other countries.
Indian citizens who were granted citizenship status based on registrations etc.
Any changes in personal credentials like signature etc.
In the case of damaged passports.
Valid changes in the applicant’s appearance or gender.
Applicants who have been repatriated from another country at the Government’s cost.
To process the application for a tatkal, then there are specific documents that are necessarily required.
Police Verification Process:
Depending on whether an application is for the issue of a fresh or renewal of a passport, Passport Office shall decide whether Police Verification is required for the issuance of a Passport to you.
In most cases of issue of fresh passport, pre-police verification would be required, the exception being Government servants on submission of ‘Identity Certificate’, or minors whose parents hold a valid passport, etc.
Expected to be dispatched on the 3rd working day excluding the date of submission of the application.
Police Verification is required on a Post-Passport Issuance basis.
Expected to be dispatched on the 3rd working day excluding the date of submission of the application – without waiting for the Police Verification Report.
Tatkaal
Police Verification is required on a Pre-Passport Issuance basis.
Expected to be dispatched within 3 working days of receipt of a “Recommendatory” Police Verification Report (PVR) from the Police Department. This does not include the date of receipt of the “Recommendatory” PVR.
Police Verification is not required.
Expected to be dispatched within 1 working day excluding the date of submission of the application.
Police Verification is required on a Post-Passport Issuance basis.
Expected to be dispatched on the 3rd working day excluding the date of submission of the application – without waiting for the Police Verification Report.
Time Period:
The application process for a tatkal passport may take up to 1 to 3 days.
Tatkal Fees:
Age of the Applicant
Pages
Application Fee
Additional Tatkaal Fee
Fresh / Renewal of of 10 years validity (including minors between 15 to 18 years of age, who wish to get a 10 years full validity passport)
36 Pages
Rs.1,500/-
Rs.2,000/-
Fresh / Renewal of of 10 years validity (including minors between 15 to 18 years of age, who wish to get a 10 years full validity passport)
60 Pages
Rs.2,000/-
Rs.2,000/-
Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport for Minors (below 18 Years of Age), of 5 years validity or till the minor attains the age of 18 whichever is earlier
36 Pages
Rs.1,000/-
Rs.2,000/-
Replacement of Passport in lieu of a lost, damaged, or stolen passport
36 Pages
Rs.3,000/-
Rs.2,000/-
Replacement of Passport in lieu of a lost, damaged, or stolen passport
60 Pages
Rs.3,500/-
Rs.2,000/-
Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
Rs.500/-
NA
Replacement of Passport for deletion of ECR / Change in personal particulars (10-year validity)
36 Pages
Rs.1,500/-
Rs.2,000/-
Replacement of Passport for deletion of ECR / Change in personal particulars (10-year validity)
60 Pages
Rs.2,000/-
Rs.2,000/-
Replacement of Passport for deletion of ECR/ Change in personal particulars for Minors (below 18 Years of Age), of 5 years validity or till the minor attains the age of 18 whichever is earlier
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