Guides
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.
Get a passport for a child (minor)
Minors (below 18) need their own passport. Parents apply online and accompany the child to the Passport Seva Kendra. A minor's passport is usually valid for 5 years or until the child turns 18, whichever is earlier.
Get a passport urgently under Tatkal
Tatkal is a faster processing option for fresh and re-issue passports, available for an additional fee. Some categories are not eligible for Tatkal.
Get a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) for going abroad
Indian passport holders need a PCC for emigration, long-term visas, residency or jobs abroad. In India you apply through the Passport Seva portal; abroad, through the Indian embassy or consulate.
Apply for an Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) card
OCI gives foreign nationals of Indian origin (and spouses of Indian citizens/OCIs, subject to conditions) a lifelong visa to visit India, with several rights similar to NRIs. Applications are made online on the OCI services portal.
Apply for an Indian e-Visa (for foreign nationals)
Nationals of eligible countries can apply online for an e-Visa (tourist, business, medical, medical attendant, conference and other categories) and enter through designated airports and seaports.
Official websites
Ministry of External Affairs
विदेश मंत्रालय
Runs India's foreign relations, embassies and consular services, including passports and help for Indians abroad.
- Passport and consular services
- Help for Indians in distress abroad
- Visa information
- Document attestation and apostille
Ministry of Home Affairs
गृह मंत्रालय
Responsible for internal security, police, border management, disaster management, citizenship, foreigners and the census.
- Citizenship and OCI matters
- Visa and foreigners services
- FCRA registration
- Disaster management information
Ministry of Civil Aviation
नागर विमानन मंत्रालय
Responsible for civil aviation policy, airports and passenger rights, including the UDAN regional connectivity scheme.
- Air passenger rights
- AirSewa grievances
- UDAN regional flights
- Drone rules
Passport Seva
पासपोर्ट सेवा
Official portal to apply for a new passport or renew one, book appointments at Passport Seva Kendras and track applications.
- Apply for or renew a passport
- Book a PSK/POPSK appointment
- Track application status
- Police Clearance Certificate
IRCTC
Official Indian Railways site for booking train tickets online, including Tatkal and cancellations.
- Book train tickets
- Cancel tickets and refunds
- Check PNR status
Indian Visa Online (e-Visa)
Official portal for foreign nationals to apply for an Indian e-Visa or regular visa.
- Apply for e-Visa
- Check visa status
- Regular visa application
OCI Services
Apply for Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) cards and related miscellaneous services.
- Apply for OCI card
- OCI re-issue and updates
- Check application status
e-FRRO
Online registration and visa services for foreigners in India: visa extension, registration and exit permits.
- Foreigner registration
- Visa extension
- Exit permit
MADAD (Consular Grievances)
Register consular grievances for help with issues faced by Indians abroad.
- Register a consular grievance
- Track grievance status
eMigrate
Portal for emigration clearance and verified overseas employers and recruiting agents.
- Check registered recruiting agents
- Emigration clearance
- Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana
AirSewa
Grievance portal for air passengers to file complaints about airlines and airports.
- File air travel grievance
- Flight status information
Directorate General of Civil Aviation
नागर विमानन महानिदेशालय
Aviation safety regulator that licenses pilots, airlines and aircraft and enforces passenger rights rules.
- Pilot licensing
- Air passenger charter
- Aviation safety