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Passport — Fee, Documents, Time & How to Apply Online

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An Indian passport is issued by the Ministry of External Affairs through Passport Seva. The process is: online application at passportindia.gov.in, fee payment, an appointment at a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK/POPSK) for document check and biometrics, then police verification. The government fee is approx ₹1,500 for a normal 36-page booklet (₹2,000 for 60 pages) and Tatkaal costs approx ₹2,000 extra. On NeedUp the operator fills the form correctly, books the earliest PSK slot near you and prepares your document checklist; the passport typically arrives 2–4 weeks after the appointment.

Government fee
approx ₹1,500
Processing time
2–4 weeks
Official portal
Passport Seva
Where it happens
Online application, then one visit to your nearest Passport Seva Kendra or Post Office PSK for verification and biometrics.
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Who needs a passport?

Anyone travelling abroad for work, study, pilgrimage or tourism; it also serves as a strong identity and address proof in India.

Which documents are required for passport?

  • Aadhaar card
  • Proof of date of birth — birth certificate, 10th marksheet, PAN or Aadhaar
  • Proof of address — Aadhaar, electricity bill, bank passbook, rent agreement
  • Annexures where applicable (minor: parents' passports/Annexure D; government employee: NOC/Annexure A)

How much does passport cost?

approx ₹1,500

36-page normal passport. 60 pages: ₹2,000. Tatkaal: +₹2,000. Minors (under 15): ₹1,000.

NeedUp adds a small service charge for operator assistance; it is shown before you pay, and you pay only through the app.

How long does passport take?

2–4 weeks

After the PSK appointment, including police verification. Tatkaal: often within a week.

How to apply for passport online with NeedUp

  1. 1Start a "Passport" request on NeedUp and share your documents.
  2. 2The operator registers you on Passport Seva and fills the application (the most common rejection cause is form errors).
  3. 3Pay the fee online; the operator books the earliest available PSK/POPSK appointment.
  4. 4Visit the PSK with originals on the appointment date.
  5. 5Police verification follows; the passport is dispatched by Speed Post and tracked in chat.

पासपोर्ट — हिंदी में जानकारी

पासपोर्ट Passport Seva पर ऑनलाइन आवेदन, शुल्क, फिर नज़दीकी PSK पर अपॉइंटमेंट और पुलिस वेरिफिकेशन से बनता है। सामान्य 36 पेज शुल्क लगभग ₹1,500 (60 पेज ₹2,000), तत्काल लगभग ₹2,000 अतिरिक्त। ऑपरेटर फॉर्म भरकर PSK स्लॉट बुक करते हैं; पासपोर्ट अपॉइंटमेंट के 2–4 हफ्ते बाद मिलता है।

Frequently asked questions about passport

How much does a passport cost in India?

Approx ₹1,500 for a normal 36-page passport, ₹2,000 for 60 pages, and ₹2,000 extra for Tatkaal. Minors under 15 pay ₹1,000.

How long does it take to get a passport?

Typically 2–4 weeks after the PSK appointment under the normal scheme; Tatkaal passports are often issued within a week, with police verification done afterwards.

Which documents are required for a new passport?

Aadhaar, a date-of-birth proof and an address proof, plus scheme-specific annexures. The operator checks the exact list for your case before booking the appointment.

Can NeedUp attend the PSK appointment for me?

No — the applicant must appear in person for biometrics and document verification. NeedUp handles everything before and after the visit.

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