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Apply for a new passport or renew (re-issue) your passport

Passports are issued by the Ministry of External Affairs through Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) and Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs). You apply online, book an appointment, visit the PSK with original documents, and police verification follows.

Steps

  1. 1

    Register or log in on the Passport Seva portal (or the mPassport Seva app)

  2. 2

    Choose 'Apply for Fresh Passport / Re-issue of Passport' and fill the online form

  3. 3

    Pay the fee online and book an appointment at a PSK/POPSK

  4. 4

    Visit the PSK on the appointment date with original documents for biometrics and document verification

  5. 5

    Complete police verification (pre- or post-issue, depending on your case); track status online

  6. 6

    The passport is dispatched by Speed Post to the address in the application

Documents

  • Proof of present address (e.g. Aadhaar, bank passbook, utility bill, rent agreement)
  • Proof of date of birth (e.g. birth certificate, Aadhaar, PAN, school leaving certificate)
  • Old passport (for re-issue)
Fees
Passport fees were revised in 2026. Use the fee calculator on the Passport Seva portal for the current fee for your booklet size and scheme.

Official links

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