How to apply passport and different types of passports in India: Complete Guide.

What is Passport ?

A Passport is an essential travel document for those who are traveling abroad for education, tourism, pilgrimage, medical attendance, business purposes and family visits.


How to Apply for a Passport in India?

To apply for a passport online, follow the steps mentioned below:


Step 1: Click on Passport Seva and register.


Step 2: Now, click ‘Fresh Passport/Passport Reissue.’


Step 3: Fill in the details.


Step 3: Next, click ‘Upload e-Form ’ and submit.


Step 4: Now, click ‘Pay and Schedule Appointment’ to fix an appointment and make the payment.


Once the payment is made, print the receipt and visit the Passport Seva Kendra or Regional Passport Office for the appointment.


Passport Application Fees

Application fees are the same across all types of passports. The passport application fees only differ when it comes to reissuing or requesting for a duplicate passport. 


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Documents Required to Apply for an Indian Passport

The passport application process is simple and straightforward. You can expect to receive your passport within 30-45 days from the time you schedule a passport office appointment, provided your documents are filed correctly and all application steps are followed. To apply for a passport, you will need to submit photocopies of official documents including address and age proof. 

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Different Types of Passports in India.

There are two categories of Indian passports, which are digital or online ePassports, and offline or physical passports. In the physical passport category, there are 4 different types of passports in India, issued based on citizenship status, government work, diplomat status, and citizens who have not studied past 10th grade/class/standard. Indian passports are alloted different colours according to the type of travel status the passport holder has. This helps speed up and streamline immigration and security processes, especially for the orange emigration visa to safeguard the interests of travellers working overseas. 


Physical, Offline Passports .

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Blue Personal Passport 

Letter: P, for Personal 


The blue passport is the ordinary passport, also known as type P. This passport is issued to Indian citizens and is blue to differentiate it from official passports. These passports are generally issued between 30 to 45 days. Indian passport holders can travel for leisure or business with an ordinary personal passport.


In the ordinary blue passport category, you can opt for a Tatkal (urgent) passport or a Short Validity Passport (SVP) based on your requirements. You can get a Tatkal passport within a few days by furnishing the required documents and paying an additional amount. 


White Service Passport

Letter: S, for Service 


White passports are official passports issued to people who work for the Indian government. Officials travelling outside India on official travel use the white passport. Individuals with white passports include IAS and Indian Police Service Department officials.


Orange Emigration Passport

The orange emigration passports help immigration officers identify and fast-track the emigration process for individuals who have not received formal education. An orange passport protects the holder from exploitation at overseas workplaces. 


The Indian Emigration Act of 1983 states that all Indian citizens need to get an "Emigration Clearance" before travelling. These countries include the UAE, Yemen, Thailand, Syria, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Brunei, Bahrain, Sudan, Qatar, Oman, Malaysia, Libya, Lebanon, Jordan, Indonesia, and Afghanistan. 


Letter: ECR, for Emigration Check Required 


The orange passports are ECR passports and were introduced in 2018. People who do not have a higher level of formal education use these passports, which do not have an address page.


Letter: ECNR, for Emigration Check Not Required


The Emigration Clearance Not Required (ECNR) passport is for individuals who have passed 10th grade with the academic qualifications necessary to travel on business or holiday trips. ECNR passports allow holders to travel worldwide without emigration clearance.


Maroon Diplomat Passport 

Letter: D for Diplomat The maroon passport is a diplomatic passport. This passport is issued to Indian diplomats, Members of Parliament, Union Council of Ministers, and government officials with high-ranking diplomatic couriers. High-ranking state-level Indian officials on official business may also request and apply for a diplomatic passport.


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