Government Service Guide

Passport Seva Services

Passport
Quick Overview: Overview of fresh passport, re-issue, Tatkaal, police clearance and other Passport Seva services.

About Passport Seva Services

This guide covers Passport Seva services administered by the Ministry of External Affairs. Fresh passports, re-issue, appointments, police verification and status tracking follow the Passport Seva workflow.

This guide focuses specifically on Passport Seva Services and explains what the service is used for, what to prepare before starting, and where the official transaction is handled.

What You Can Do Here

Use this guide to understand the passport seva services service before visiting the official portal.

  • Understand the purpose of this particular service and the authority responsible for it.
  • Review the preparation points and the type of information normally needed for this transaction.
  • Open the relevant official action link below when you are ready to apply, check status or access the document.

Before You Start

Check the document advisory for the specific passport service and choose the appropriate Regional Passport Office. Keep the application details and appointment information available.

For Passport Seva Services, also confirm that you are using the correct official service option; similarly named services may have different eligibility, documents or processing routes.

How the Process Usually Works

Register or sign in to Passport Seva, select the service, complete the application, pay the applicable fee where required, schedule the appointment and attend with the required documents. For Passport Seva Services, follow the exact instructions shown by the responsible authority because the final steps can vary by service and jurisdiction.

  1. Open the official portal of the responsible authority.
  2. Select the exact service and read its current instructions.
  3. Enter the requested information and complete any identity verification.
  4. Upload or submit supporting documents if the authority requires them.
  5. Submit the request and save the acknowledgement/reference number.
  6. Use the official status facility when you need to track the request.

Documents and Information

There is no single document list for all government services. The authority may request different records depending on the service, state and applicant. Check the official service instructions before preparing documents.

  • Identity details or an existing service/beneficiary number, where applicable.
  • Address or residence information where relevant.
  • Supporting certificates or records specific to the service.
  • Registered mobile number or email where online verification requires it.

Fees, Eligibility and Processing Time

These details should be taken from the responsible authority for the exact service. They can differ by service type, state, applicant category and transaction. Sarkari Jankari Hub does not treat a generic fee or processing period as applicable to every applicant.

Official source: Passport Seva / Ministry of External Affairs. Sarkari Jankari Hub is an independent information portal. Government rules, fees, documents, procedures and service availability can change, so verify the latest information on the official government website before applying.