Planning to Travel Abroad? Here’s How to Apply for Passport Online



The Ministry of External Affairs, as part of their e-Governance policy, launched the Passport Seva Portal to make it easier for people to apply for, change, or renew their passports.

A passport is a necessary document that is required when a person travels to another country for a variety of reasons, such as tourism, education, or medical treatment. As globalisation and the country’s economy expand, there is a significant increase in demand for passports in the country.

Initiated in May 2010, the Passport Seva Project, under the aegis of the External Affairs Ministry, has proliferated its services in disseminating this essential document to as many citizens of the country as possible, and that too, with the least amount of hassle. If you are planning to apply for a passport, the Passport Seva Portal is the platform you need to interact with.

Here’s how you can apply for a passport on the portal successfully:

1. Visit the official website to access the passport portal: www.passportindia.gov.in.

2. Once on the website, you need to register through the Passport Seva Online Portal.

3. You will be provided with a Login ID and password. Use the credentials to log in to the portal.

4. Now, click on the link that says, “Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport.”

5. A new webpage will appear. Here, enter the necessary details in the digital form and click on Submit.

6. On the “View Saved/Submitted Applications” screen that appears, click the “Pay and Schedule Appointment,” to secure a slot for an appointment. You can use various 
payment methods including Credit/Debit Card, SBI Bank Challan, and Internet Banking.

7. Once the payment is done, print the application receipt, which contains the Application Reference Number (ARN)/ Appointment Number/Appointment Number.

8. Visit the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)/Regional Passport Office (RPO) at the given appointment time with your original document.

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Dr. Kirti Sisodhia

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