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Indian passport application (Passport Seva)
The online application for an Indian passport, first issue or renewal, through the Ministry of External Affairs' Passport Seva portal.
The form is downloaded and submitted on the authority's website.
What this form is for
- Get a first passport, renew it or have it reissued (change of details, pages used up, loss).
- The portal lets you fill in the form, pay and book an appointment.
Documents to have ready
- Proof of your current address
- Proof of date of birth and an identity document
- Your old passport if you are renewing
Where to send it
Register on the Passport Seva portal, complete the application online and book an appointment at a Passport Seva Kendra or Post Office Passport Seva Kendra, where you show your original documents. Abroad, apply through the Indian embassy or consulate.
Our tips
- Always download the latest version from the official site.
- Keep a copy of what you send, with the date you sent it.
The information on this page is general. If in doubt, the official source prevails.