Passport for Infant in India

Passport is an official document that acts as proof of one’s citizenship at the same time allowing people to travel to and from countries. The procedure for applying for a passport is discussed quite often, applying for a passport for a newborn takes a slightly different path. We shall look into it in this blog.

How to get a passport for an infant in India?

Follow the below steps to get passport issued for your newborn:

Step 1: If first-timers, get yourself registered on the Passport Seva Kendra portal first.

Step 2: For newborns or infants, you need not get an appointment beforehand. You can visit the passport seva kendra during their working hours with your application receipt.

Step 3: Carry the following sets of documents with you (original as well as photocopies):

• Birth Certificate of the baby.
• Proof of current address (if parent has a Passport then this will be sufficient).
• Filled and signed Annexure H which you can procure from the Passport Seva Kendra website.
• Passport photo of the baby against a white background.
• Appointment receipt.
• Marriage certificate if the spouses name has not been endorsed on a parents Passport

Step 4: The next step will be document verification. Once that is done, a token number will be provided to you.

Step 5: As and when their turn comes, the verified documents will be scanned so as to make sure that the details in the documents stand correct.

Step 6: Some additional verifications may be conducted after this, following which the parents will be given an acknowledgement receipt post and the passport will be delivered to you.

Frequently asked questions

Q- 1: Which annexure is required to get a passport for infants in India?

You are required to submit a signed Annexure H.

Q-2: Do we need to submit the birth certificate of the baby compulsorily?

Yes, the birth certificate of the baby is a mandatory document to get the passport for the baby.

Q-3: Is Aadhar mandatory for an infant passport?

You can present any of the documents– Aadhar card, voter ID, or electricity bill– as proof of address.