A passport is a must when you plan to travel out of your country of residence. It is an identity card that endorses your legitimate citizenship. Without a valid passport, you will not be allowed to enter any country. Here you’ll find all the essential information you need about rules & regulations regarding passports.
Passport is the important document which is very useful in various documentation processes.
Passport can be present for
- Address Proof
- Date of Birth Proof
- Photo Id Proof
Passport as a proof can be use for
- Opening of Demat and Trading Account
- Investing in Mutual Funds
- To buy Life Insurance and various other investment products
First time applicant
Application form is available from the Passport Office (for Rs.10) or the Head Post Office (at same charges). Photocopy of the form is not accepted.
For Online Registration, the applicant has to submit the print outs of the application form along with required documents to the respective passport office in the appointment date and time printed. Apart from this Passport Applications can be submitted at:
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An application for a passport may be submitted personally OR through a representative carrying an authority letter.
Documents required:
1. Proof of residence (Attested photo copy):
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2. Proof of date of birth and educational qualifications – any one of the following (Attested photo copy):
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3. Six photographs (black & white or color)
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Note : All self-attested copies of certificates/documents would be checked against originals at the Passport Office at the time of submission of application.
Copies of certificates/documents sent by post should be attested by a Gazetted Officer.
Please note: The below mentioned information is for Indian citizens only.