Nowadays, a passport has become an important government identity card not only for foreign travel. If you are thinking of getting a passport and are afraid of visiting government offices, then there is some very good news for you. The government has made the process of getting a passport so simple that now you can apply for it online from home. In this article, we will tell you in detail about the complete process of applying for a passport online, the right time to book an appointment, and the fees charged.
Complete the method of applying for a Passport Online
It is very easy to apply for a passport online. Just follow these steps:
First of all, go to the official website of Passport Service passportindia.gov.in.
Complete the registration by filling in your name, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID by clicking on ‘New User/Register Now’ on the website.
Now log in to the portal with your user ID and password.
After logging in, click on ‘Apply for Fresh Passport’. After this, fill in your name, address, and all other necessary information correctly and submit the form.
After submitting the form, you will see the option of ‘Pay and Schedule Appointment’. By clicking on this, you can fix the date of your appointment at your nearest passport service center. One important thing: The best time to book an appointment is midnight, because at that time, new slots are released, and you will easily get an appointment.
Fee and verification process
After fixing the date of appointment, you will get the payment option, where you can pay the fee through net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI. This fee is around ₹ 1500 for a normal passport. An additional fee has to be paid for an instant passport. After the payment is completed, you will get a receipt, which you can download and print.
On the scheduled date of appointment, go to the passport service center with your receipt and necessary documents. There, your given information and documents will be checked. After the document verification, the police verification process takes place. Once the verification is complete, your passport will be mailed to your registered address.
With this new and easy process, getting a passport has become simpler than ever. You can apply for your passport from the comfort of your home without any hassle.