How to apply for a passport online

One can apply for the Passport Online too. This facility has been made available in all the 37 Major Cities across the country where Regional Passport Offices are located. All the documents required are exactly as they are mentioned in how to apply for a passport, where you personally start the application process yourself manually by visiting the Passport Office. However in this case you will be shown a lot of Forms & Annexure and you will have to tick upon those all documents which you are in a position to submit.  The system will generate an application number & within a specified time, the Passport office will provide you with an appointment date and time. You should be present at the passport office along with your application number as well as Original Copies of all the required documents as well as the attested copies to be handed over to them. From here the Police verification procedure will follow.

Content updated in January 2023