Passport application: A passport is a government-issued document that certifies the identity and nationality of its holder for international travel. Usually a person’s nationality and citizenship are the same.
Passport is an important document not only for international travel but also for other purposes. It can be used as an identity card, to open a bank account and for other official purposes.
Let us know the process of getting it made and what documents are required for it.
Identity card (Aadhar card, PAN, driving license), date of birth certificate (10th mark sheet, voter card, birth certificate), residence certificate (electricity or water bill, ration card, assessment order of income tax department) are required to get a passport.
The process of making a passport takes about 30 to 40 days.
For online application for passport, visit the passport service website www.passportindia.gov.in.
Click on New User Registration. After registering, fill in your name, date of birth, email ID, etc. and click on register.
After filling in all the details, you will have to pay the passport fee which can be paid online or offline.
Book an appointment by clicking on the appointment link. At the time of appointment, you will have to go to the passport office and submit the documents.
GettyImages 1436112530After this, the passport will reach you a few days after police verification.
