Passport India : Platform For Applying Passport

Organization : Ministry of External Affairs
Facility : Platform For Applying Passport

Home Page :http://www.passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/welcomeLink
Where to apply : http://www.passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/online/faqWhereToApply

Platform For Applying Passport :

Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) :
Passport Seva Kendras are extended arms of Passport Offices and render front-end services related to passport issuance. These Kendras cover functionalities from token issuance to granting of application for passport issue/re-issue and other services.

Related : Passport India Steps To Apply For Passport Services : www.statusin.in/9072.html

Passport Office (PO) :
Passport Offices (PO) are vested with the authority to issue passports, besides revocation and impounding and exercise control over the PSK(s) under them. They handle all back-end functions required for processing all passport applications. The POs are responsible for (i) printing (ii) lamination (iii) dispatch of Passports,(iv) liaison with MEA Hqs, state /UT admn and police, (v) PVR review, (vi) besides attending to (i) establishment matters, (ii) legal cases, (iii) RTI cases and (iv) financial matters.

What are the various locations where I can submit my application for obtaining a passport-
You can submit Passport Application Form Online.

What are the various channels through which I can apply for Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)-
For Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) you need to fill the PCC Form online via e-Form Submission (preferred) or via Online Form Submission. For submitting your PCC application online, you need to register yourself as a user on the website To create your user account, please click on “Register” link on Home page.

Where can I submit the diplomatic /official passport application form-
Normally applications for diplomatic and official passports are entertained only at the Consular, Passport and Visa (CPV) Division, Patiala House, New Delhi. However, you may apply at the Passport Office having jurisdiction over your present residential address.

Can anyone else submit my passport application on my behalf-
Under the new system, it is mandatory for all applicants to be physically present at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) along with Application Print receipt and original documents after submitting application Online.

I want to add my spouse name on my passport. Where can I apply for the same-
If you want to add spouse name in your passport or for change in personal particulars you need to apply online for re-issue of passport to the concerned PSK.

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How can I apply for a passport online-
To apply online, you need to be a registered user. When you apply online, you also have an option to download an e-Form that you can fill offline and upload later on. For downloading the form you need not be a registered user, but for uploading the form you need to register yourself.

Following types of applications are processed at a Passport Office (PO) :
** Special purpose passports for visiting countries like Israel/Taiwan
** Diplomatic and Official Passports
** Processing of District Passport Cell applications and cases sent by respective Passport Seva Kendra
** Processing of complex cases escalated by Assistant Passport Officer at Passport Seva Kendra to Regional Passport Officer at Passport Office