What types of passports are issued in India?
Following three types of passports are issued in India:
1. Ordinary Passport: An ordinary passport has blue cover, and consists of 36 or 60pages. It is valid for 10 years from the date of issue and can be renewed for another 10years. An Indian citizen can use this passport for ordinary vacation or business travel.
2. Diplomatic Passport: Has maroon cover; issued to designated members of the national government, judiciary, statutory authorities, diplomats, official public couriers and anyother person specifically authorized by the Government.
3. Official Passport: Has grey cover; issued to designated Non-gazetted Governmentservants or any other person specifically authorized by the Government deputedabroad on government business.
1. Ordinary Passport: An ordinary passport has blue cover, and consists of 36 or 60pages. It is valid for 10 years from the date of issue and can be renewed for another 10years. An Indian citizen can use this passport for ordinary vacation or business travel.
2. Diplomatic Passport: Has maroon cover; issued to designated members of the national government, judiciary, statutory authorities, diplomats, official public couriers and anyother person specifically authorized by the Government.
3. Official Passport: Has grey cover; issued to designated Non-gazetted Governmentservants or any other person specifically authorized by the Government deputedabroad on government business.
What is the definition of minor for issue of passport?
Applicants less than 18 years of age are considered as minor for issuance of
passport.
What is the procedure to apply for duplicate passport in case of lost or damaged passport?
To apply for duplicate passport in case of lost or damaged passport, you have to
fill thePassport Application form and apply for Re-issue of passport.
There is a mistake in the spelling of user name in the passport. What he/she can do?
If you find any mistake/error in the particulars printed in the passport booklet as
per theapplication form submitted, please return the passport for necessary
rectification. Anyadditional fees required to be paid would depend solely on merit
of the case as decided bythe Assistant Passport Officer/Passport Issuing Authority.
If there is a misrepresentationof facts, then penalty could also be imposed.
However, applicants are requested to applyonline with the view to ensure that the
passports are delivered without any typographicalerrors since applicants have
themselves fed the data.
What is the process to change the date/place of birth in the passport?
To change the date/place of birth in the passport, you have to apply for a Re-issue
ofpassport and get the specified change done in the personal particulars. To check
thecomplete list of documents to be submitted along with the application form,
please click on Documents required link on Home page.
What are the various channels through which user can apply for Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)?
For Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) you need to fill the PCC Form online via
e-FormSubmission (preferred) or via Online Form Submission for submitting your PCC
applicationonline.
Can online appointment be re-scheduled?
Yes, it can be re-scheduled thrice in a year.
What can be done if authorization fails?
Clear browsing history, re-start system, connect CSC connect, go to passport link.
IPmapping of both systems required in passport service. If still not working, use
other netconnection then try.
What is the fee structure for passport service through CSC?
Rs.100/- will be debited through CSC wallet.
What is the validity of fee?
Payment will remain valid for one year from the date the payment has been made. If
youhave booked appointment, then the validity of fee will be one year from first
appointment date.