✈️ Passport 2026 — Types & Key Details
Indian passport is issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) through Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) and Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs). Applications are submitted online at passportindia.gov.in. Three main types of applications: Fresh Passport, Renewal (Re-issue), and Tatkal (urgent).
Passport Apply Online — Step by Step
passportindia.gov.in → "New User Registration" → Name, DOB, Email, Mobile enter చేయండి. Login ID + Password set చేసుకోండి.
Login చేసి "Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue" select చేయండి. Normal లేదా Tatkal select చేయండి. 36 pages లేదా 60 pages select చేయండి.
Personal details, family details, address, emergency contact అన్నీ carefully fill చేయండి. Save చేయండి — multiple sessions లో fill చేయవచ్చు.
Online fee pay చేయండి. Nearest PSK/POPSK లో appointment slot book చేయండి. Appointment date & time note చేసుకోండి.
Appointment date లో PSK visit చేయండి. Original documents + photocopies తీసుకెళ్ళండి. Documents verify, biometric, photo తీసుకుంటారు. Police verification → Passport dispatch.
Tatkal Passport — Urgent in 7–14 Days
Tatkal passport is for urgent travel needs — delivered in 7 to 14 working days. Same online process at passportindia.gov.in — just select "Tatkal" during application:
- 36 pages — ₹3,500
- 60 pages — ₹4,000
- Minor (below 18) — ₹3,000
- PSK appointment — 3 days
- Police verification — 7 days
- Dispatch — 7–14 days total
Annex A (self-declaration) — notarized or Gazetted Officer attested mandatory for Tatkal
Passport — Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card 🔥
- Voter ID Card
- Bank Passbook with address
- Electricity / Gas Bill (3 months)
- Rent Agreement
- Birth Certificate 🔥
- 10th Marksheet / Certificate
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- School Leaving Certificate
- Old Passport (if renewal)
- Aadhaar Card (mandatory now) 🔥
- 2 Passport size photos (white BG)
- Annex A (Tatkal only)
- Marriage Certificate (name change)
💰 Passport Fees 2026 — All Types
| Type | Pages | Normal Fee | Tatkal Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh / Re-issue | 36 pages | ₹1,500 | ₹3,500 |
| Fresh / Re-issue | 60 pages | ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 |
| Minor (below 18) | 36 pages | ₹1,000 | ₹3,000 |
| Police Clearance Certificate | — | ₹500 | N/A |
⚠️ Note: BeInCareer is not affiliated with MEA or Passport Seva. Fees and process may change. Always verify at passportindia.gov.in.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Passport 2026
Passport apply చేసిన తర్వాత ఎంత రోజులకు వస్తుంది?
Normal passport typically takes 30 to 45 days from PSK appointment date — including police verification (15-20 days) and dispatch. Tatkal passport takes 7 to 14 working days. Passport is delivered via Speed Post to your registered address. Track at passportindia.gov.in or India Post website.
Passport renewal ఎప్పుడు చేయాలి?
Passport renewal (re-issue) can be done 1 year before expiry. Most countries require at least 6 months validity on your passport for visa. If your passport is expiring within 6 months, renew immediately. Apply online at passportindia.gov.in under "Re-issue of Passport" — same process as fresh application.
Police verification passport లో mandatory గా ఉంటుందా?
For fresh passport applications, police verification is mandatory. For re-issue with valid old passport and no change in address, police verification may be post-dispatch (meaning passport arrives first). Tatkal applications have expedited police verification. Government employees with employer certificate may get verification waived.
Hyderabad లో Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) ఎక్కడ ఉంది?
Hyderabad PSK is located at Ameerpet. Additionally, Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs) are available across AP and Telangana in cities like Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Warangal, Tirupati, Kurnool, and Guntur. Check passportindia.gov.in for nearest centre and available appointment slots.
Passport status ఎలా track చేయాలి?
Visit passportindia.gov.in → "Track Application Status" → Enter File Number + DOB. Alternatively, SMS "STATUS FILE_NUMBER" to 9704100100. After dispatch, track the Speed Post consignment number on India Post website (indiapost.gov.in) for exact delivery location.
Disclaimer: For official passport services visit passportindia.gov.in. BeInCareer is not affiliated with MEA.
