The Ministry of External Affairs, along with CSC e-Governance Services India Limited, has launched passport related services through the vast network of Common Services Centres(CSCs) across rural hinterland. Under the Passport Seva, the Ministry has made it mandatoryto complete the entire form filing process on-line, including payment of applicable fee andscheduling of appointment for seeking Passport related services. The full roll out across thecountry happened in April, 2014.

The CSCs would facilitate filling and uploading of Passport application form, payment of applicablefee (through debit/credit card or through SBI internet banking/challan mode) and scheduling ofappointment for the visit to the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) at a charge not exceeding Rs. 100/-.

As per the appointment schedule, an applicant will have to visit the PSK for completion ofapplication submission process (including collection of digital photographs/ biometrics,verification of supporting documents and approval).