New Delhi: A passport is a document that is needed by every Citizen of India in order to travel abroad. It contains details such as the bearer's name, date of birth, the date of issue, etc. Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India issues Passport across India.
The passport application process takes up a good amount of time and can end up being a tiring one. However, people who need a passport for immediate international travel plans usually opt for the Tatkaal Passport service.
A Tatkaal scheme is a service in which one does not have to follow the general time-consuming process for availing passport as faster processing is done under the Tatkaal scheme.
Individuals not eligible for Tatkaal Passport
Granted Citizenship status on the basis of naturalization or registration to Indian citizens.
Citizens belonging to Indian descent but born outside India
Applicants who got deported to India from other countries
Individuals who changed their major name
Applicants belonging to Nagaland but living outside Nagaland
Residents of Jammu and Kashmir
People born in Nagaland
Minor children brought up by single parents
Children adopted by Indian and Foreign parents
People below the age of 18 and living in Nagaland
Damaged passport which is beyond the point of recognition
Lost or stolen passport
Major changes in a person's gender or appearance
Changes in a person's credentials
Procedure to apply for Tatkaal Passport
Log on to the official Passport Seva website and register yourself.
Once you have created the account, log in with your user ID and password.
Select from two options - 'Fresh/Re-issue'.
In the scheme type choose "Tatkaal".
Upon downloading the application form, fill it with all the necessary details.
After submitting the form online, complete the application procedure by making the payment.
Take out the print of the receipt and book an appointment at your nearest Passport Seva Kendra.
Fee structure for Tatkaal Passport
>15 years (36 pages) = Rs.3,000
15 to 18 years (36 pages and 10 years of validity) = Rs.3,500
15 to 18 years (60 pages and 10 years validity) = Rs.4,000
18 years and above (36 pages) = Rs.3,500
18 years and above (60 pages) = Rs.4,000
Documents needed
Aadhaar card
Voter card
SC/ST/OBC Certificate
PAN Card
Ration Card
Arms License
Service Identity Card
Documents of Property
Gas Bills
Driver's License
Birth Certificate
Pension Documents
Bank/Post Office/Kisan Passbook
Student's Identity Card from a recognized Institution
Modes for Fee Payment
1. Online Mode
Debit Card
Credit card
Internet banking through the State Bank of India or any Associate Bank
2. Offline Mode
Cash payments are to be made at any Passport Seva Kendra.