Acquiring an Indian passport involves several key steps: online application submission, appointment scheduling, document verification, police verification, and passport dispatch.
Fill out the application on the Passport Seva website, upload documents, and pay the fee.
Timeframe: 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Schedule and attend an appointment at a Passport Seva Kendra for biometric data collection.
Timeframe: 1 to 15 days after submission, process takes 2 to 3 hours.
Present original documents for verification during the appointment.
Timeframe: 15 to 30 minutes.
Police verification confirms your address and personal details.
Timeframe: 1 to 3 weeks.
After successful police verification, the passport is processed and dispatched to your address.
Timeframe: 5 to 10 days.
India offers Normal and Tatkal passport services based on urgency.
Follows the standard procedure.
Total Timeframe: 30 to 45 days.
Expedited process for urgent needs.
Total Timeframe: 7 to 15 days.
Accuracy of documentation, location, police verification delays, and application time of year can influence processing time.
Ensure complete documentation, timely appointment scheduling, proactive police verification, and choose the right service.
Obtaining a passport in India can take 7 to 45 days. Proper preparation ensures a hassle-free experience.
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