Information about how to apply and get a passport.

OK, seems like you know pretty muc h what you need to know. You need to visit http://passport.gov.in and that will tell you everything you need to know. You can use the TATKAL service if you need the passport in a hurry. They will expedite the passport application time if you use Tatkal Service. Tatkal Service cost the same amount of money as the passport. As in if the cost is Rs. 2500 for a 10 year passport, Tatkal will cost you Rs 5000. Most of the Regional Passport Offices will only take your application if you have already filled the application online. You can fill the application online at http://passport.gov.in/pms/OnlineRegistration.jsp After you filled the form online and submit it, you need to take a print out and submit that along with all relevant documents to the Regional Passport Office. Now, as far as documents is concerned, you need: 1. Proof of Address: Any one of Applicant’s ration card, certificate from Employer of reputed companies on letter head, water /telephone /electricity bill/statement of running bank account/Income Tax Assessment Order /Election Commission ID card, Gas connection Bill, Spouse’s passport copy, parent’s passport copy in case of minors. (NOTE: If any applicant submits only ration card as proof of address, it should be accompanied by one more proof of address out of the above categories). 2. Proof of Date of Birth: Any one of Birth certificate issued by a Municipal Authority or district office of the Registrar of Births & Deaths; Date of birth certificate from the school last attended by the applicant or any other recognized educational institution; or an Affidavit sworn before a Magistrate/Notary stating date/place of birth as per the specimen in ANNEXURE ‘A’ by illiterate or semi-illiterate applicants. That is all you need. You need your identity proof and age proof. Important thing to remember, You need to say that you have been living in the same address for 2 years or more If you cannot do this, you risk being rejected a passport. Police Verification: You don't need to worry about this. After you submit your application, the Passport Office will forward it to the Police Station nearest to you, who will then send a Police Officer to your address making sure you are who you said you are and that you are actually living in the address you mentioned in your application. Normal Passport Application take 45 days from the date of submission of the application. Tatkal scheme takes about 20 days. You can choose to have the Passport sent to you, or you can collect it in person from the Passport office.

I think applying for passport should not so hard in anyway though it depends on the country your are applying from. In my case, I just brought my birth certificate, other identification documents, filled a form and paid. Within few weeks I had my passport.

Good and very useful discussion, my papers were made ready by hubby, i felt relaxed, so i didn't know the procedure at all, now i read the responses here and saved some.

documents required:10th memo address proof date of birth certificate go to URL:www.passportindia.gov.in and book your slot online for an appointment to submit to passport application

Now a days it is very very easy and less troublesome to get the passport. Go to the passport office of your city and they will provide you all the required details. I have seen that these people are very co operative, they tell us politely what are the paper work and proofs required, once all the details are provided then their procedure starts. They use to inform you from time to time what is required and when. You just have to follow their instructions patiently and one fine morning the pass port is in your hand. Best of luck and a happy new year to you.

Here in mexico, you go to the embassy for the country you want to visit. Every country has different rules on how to obtain a passport. Merry xmas to you there.....