Your guide to online passport applications for minors in India

Thanks to improved processes and user-friendly platforms, minors in India can now apply for passports online more easily than ever before. To make sure parents and guardians have a hassle-free experience, this guide provides a step-by-step method.

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Obtaining a passport for your child is a crucial step if you intend to travel internationally. In India, the process has been significantly simplified with the introduction of online applications. Whether you're applying for a new passport or renewing an existing one for your minor, this guide provides a comprehensive, step-by-step walkthrough. Let's delve into the straightforward process of applying for a minor's passport online in India.

Step 1: Gather all necessary documentation

• Birth certificate
• Aadhar card or documentation proving parent(s)' address
• Both of their parents' passports, if available
• Evidence of both parents' nationality (if the child was born outside of India)

Step 2: Sign up online

If you do not already have an account, go to the Passport Seva website and establish one.

In order to finish the registration procedure, provide your essential personal information. Simply enter your login information to access your account if you already have one.

Step 3: Complete the Application

After logging in, carefully and thoroughly fill out the online application. Any errors or omissions could cause a delay in your application's processing.

Before submitting the form, be sure to check all the information again.

Step 4: Application Fee Payment

A minor's passport application costs Rs. 1,000. This fee can be paid online by net banking, a debit or credit card, or both.

Step 5: Arrange a Meeting

Make an appointment at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) location that is closest to you after paying the application cost.

On the day of your appointment, bring all the original paperwork, including the application form and receipt of the fee.

Step 6: Go to the Passport Kendra

Keep your appointment at the Passport Seva Kendra as planned. Your application and supporting paperwork will be examined by a passport officer to make sure everything is in order.

Your application will be approved, and your passport will be processed if everything goes according to plan. You will be informed of any problems and given the chance to fix them.

Step 7: Monitor Your Application's Status

With the application reference number you were given at the time of submission, you can check the progress of your application online after it has been filed.

When your passport is prepared for pickup or delivery, you will receive a notification.