How do we issue a passport in tatkal mode?
The Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, issues passports in India. A passport is required for a variety of reasons when traveling abroad. A pilgrimage, education, travel, or business encounters are all possibilities. A passport also serves as proof of a person’s citizenship in a certain country.
The process of issuing a new passport or renewal of a passport might take more time than what is necessary. Considering the same, the Ministry of External Affairs has introduced a new ‘tatkal scheme’ under which, passports can be issued in no time. This has served the needs of people who wanted to travel urgently.
With this blog, we aim to answer all your queries regarding the issuing of tatkal passports. Let’s take a look at the procedure first:
Process of getting a new passport or renewal of passport in tatkal mode.
We have listed the steps that you need to follow to get your passport made in the tatkal mode under:
- The first step is to register yourself on Passport Seva and log in. Enter your ID and password.
- The portal will present two choices- Fresh and Reissue. Choose the option and select the ‘Tatkal’ option in the scheme type.
- Now, download the form, fill it and submit the same.
- Then, make the payment and get your payment receipt printed.
- It’s time to book the appointment at a suitable Passport Seva Kendra.
Eligibility criteria to get a tatkal passport.
There are certain eligibility criteria fixed by the jurisdictional passport office to get your passport done under the tatkal scheme. Urgency being the major factor, there are certain other categories fixed too which are considered while issuing a new passport or passport renewal under the tatkal scheme, failing which you cannot get your passport in tatkal mode. These are:
- Applicants must be of Indian descent.
- Citizens who were granted citizenship through registration.
- Applicants who were deported to India from other countries.
- Jammu and Kashmir residents.
- Nagaland residents.
- Minor children with single parents.
- Adopted children, either by Indian and foreign parents.
- Minors residents of Nagaland.
- Change is sex or appearance.
- Change in some particulars, such as a signature.
What is the fee for a tatkal passport?
Below are 2 tables denoting the fee structure for a new passport and passport renewal under the tatkal scheme.
Fee structure for fresh passport:
| Applicant’s age | Number of pages | Fee (in rs) |
| 15-18 years | 36 | 3000 |
| 15-18 years (validity till applicant attains the age of 18) | 36 | 3000 |
| 15-18 years ( validity of 10 years) | 36 | 3500 |
| 15-18 years (validity of 10 years) | 60 | 4000 |
| 18 years and above | 36 | 3500 |
| 18 years and above | 60 | 4000 |
Fee structure for passport renewal:
| Applicant’s age | Number of pages | Fee (inrs) |
| Under 15 years | 36 | 3000 |
| 15-18 years (validity till applicant attains the age of 18) | 36 | 3000 |
| 15-18 years (validity of 10 years) | 36 | 3500 |
| 15-18 years (validity of 10 years) | 60 | 4000 |
| 18 years and above | 36 | 3500 |
| 18 years and above | 60 | 4000 |
What are the documents necessary to get a passport through tatkal mode?
Documents required to get passport made through tatkal mode are listed as under:
- Verification certificate as per Annexure F
- Any 3 of the following documents-
- Election card
- Service photo ID card
- Ration card
- PAN card as issued by Income Tax department
- Driving license
- Bank passbook
- Birth certificate
- Property documents
- Certificate of SC/ST/OBC
How much time does it take to get a tatkal passport?
As soon as the applicant submits the application and does all the paperwork, Tatkal passport, on a usual basis, takes around 1-3 days to get prepared. Under this scheme, you can also get early appointments at PSK.
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