Since the advent of internet in India some two decades ago, many new developments took place at a fairly good pace. Online business was one that began here in 1999, and gradually caught the imagination of people. Then came the turn of e-governance, and within a very short time, quite some information and services became available over the net. Consequently, services like payment of online bills such as electricity, water, telephone etc. became easy. Applying for passport is one of such services now made available online.
Many people do not know the complexities involved in applying for a Passport online. They try to get hold of an ‘agent’ or someone who can do this at a price. Here we are making an attempt to put the process in simple terms for our readers to benefit. Please do however let us have your comments for the benefit of our readers.
At the outset, visit Passport Seva website of Government of India, and register yourself click “Register Now” in the box ‘APPLY’. A form will appear captioned ‘User Registration’. Fill that up giving the relevant information. You need to be careful when naming the Passport Office. On completion of the form, click ‘Register’.
At the outset, visit Passport Seva website of Government of India, and register yourself click “Register Now” in the box ‘APPLY’. A form will appear captioned ‘User Registration’. Fill that up giving the relevant information. You need to be careful when naming the Passport Office. On completion of the form, click ‘Register’.
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After the completion of Registration, go back to Passport Seva website, and click ‘Login’ in the box ‘APPLY’. Here click ‘Apply for Fresh Passport/Reissue of Passport.’ At this point, you have the option of downloading the form, filling it up and uploading it back, or fill up the details online. Needless to mention, the latter procedure would be faster and time-saving. For the first option, you have to click at the appropriate place under Alternative 1, while for the second option, you need to go to Alternative 2.
Now, you move to the next page where you have several options - fresh Passport or a Re-Issue, Normal or Tatkal Passport, 38 Pages or 60 Pages. Go for the appropriate selection, and move ahead to the next page.
The next page is quite important, where you have to fill in your personal data. Here you need to ensure that the information that you furnish match with the documents you hold. On completion of this part, you have to click ‘Submit Application’.
Now, you move to the next page where you have several options - fresh Passport or a Re-Issue, Normal or Tatkal Passport, 38 Pages or 60 Pages. Go for the appropriate selection, and move ahead to the next page.
The next page is quite important, where you have to fill in your personal data. Here you need to ensure that the information that you furnish match with the documents you hold. On completion of this part, you have to click ‘Submit Application’.
After the submission, you need to revert to the original site and click ‘View Saved/Submitted Applications’ and you will find your submitted application. Click the button for ‘Pay and Schedule Appointment’. Make an online payment from the listed Passport Seva Kendras, which would also so the date and time of appointment available for your case. Now select one from the drop-down menu. Click Pay and Book Appointment and make the payment through the payment gateway.
After the payment is made, you will be redirected to Passport Seva website, where you would find your Appointment Confirmation along with details of appointment at Passport Seva Kendra. You can secure a copy of Application Receipt through ‘Print Application Receipt’. You can also take a printout of Appointment Confirmation. The final stage would be to go to the Passport Seva Kendra with the requisite documents on the date and time fixed for you.
After the payment is made, you will be redirected to Passport Seva website, where you would find your Appointment Confirmation along with details of appointment at Passport Seva Kendra. You can secure a copy of Application Receipt through ‘Print Application Receipt’. You can also take a printout of Appointment Confirmation. The final stage would be to go to the Passport Seva Kendra with the requisite documents on the date and time fixed for you.
Author : Syed Zafar Ahmad
Designation: Executive Editor
Bio: A freelancer with a flair for experimenting with innovative technology and electronic gadgets that could enrich the life of a modern common man, and a consultant in issues touching every-day life of a computer suave professional.
Bio: A freelancer with a flair for experimenting with innovative technology and electronic gadgets that could enrich the life of a modern common man, and a consultant in issues touching every-day life of a computer suave professional.
