Who needs a passport?
Anyone travelling abroad for work, study, pilgrimage or tourism; it also serves as a strong identity and address proof in India.
Which documents are required for passport?
- Aadhaar card
- Proof of date of birth — birth certificate, 10th marksheet, PAN or Aadhaar
- Proof of address — Aadhaar, electricity bill, bank passbook, rent agreement
- Annexures where applicable (minor: parents' passports/Annexure D; government employee: NOC/Annexure A)
How much does passport cost?
approx ₹1,500
36-page normal passport. 60 pages: ₹2,000. Tatkaal: +₹2,000. Minors (under 15): ₹1,000.
NeedUp adds a small service charge for operator assistance; it is shown before you pay, and you pay only through the app.
How long does passport take?
2–4 weeks
After the PSK appointment, including police verification. Tatkaal: often within a week.
How to apply for passport online with NeedUp
- 1Start a "Passport" request on NeedUp and share your documents.
- 2The operator registers you on Passport Seva and fills the application (the most common rejection cause is form errors).
- 3Pay the fee online; the operator books the earliest available PSK/POPSK appointment.
- 4Visit the PSK with originals on the appointment date.
- 5Police verification follows; the passport is dispatched by Speed Post and tracked in chat.
पासपोर्ट — हिंदी में जानकारी
पासपोर्ट Passport Seva पर ऑनलाइन आवेदन, शुल्क, फिर नज़दीकी PSK पर अपॉइंटमेंट और पुलिस वेरिफिकेशन से बनता है। सामान्य 36 पेज शुल्क लगभग ₹1,500 (60 पेज ₹2,000), तत्काल लगभग ₹2,000 अतिरिक्त। ऑपरेटर फॉर्म भरकर PSK स्लॉट बुक करते हैं; पासपोर्ट अपॉइंटमेंट के 2–4 हफ्ते बाद मिलता है।
Frequently asked questions about passport
How much does a passport cost in India?
Approx ₹1,500 for a normal 36-page passport, ₹2,000 for 60 pages, and ₹2,000 extra for Tatkaal. Minors under 15 pay ₹1,000.
How long does it take to get a passport?
Typically 2–4 weeks after the PSK appointment under the normal scheme; Tatkaal passports are often issued within a week, with police verification done afterwards.
Which documents are required for a new passport?
Aadhaar, a date-of-birth proof and an address proof, plus scheme-specific annexures. The operator checks the exact list for your case before booking the appointment.
Can NeedUp attend the PSK appointment for me?
No — the applicant must appear in person for biometrics and document verification. NeedUp handles everything before and after the visit.
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