Is passport the most important document for you?

The Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India issues passports in India. For a variety of reasons, this document is required when traveling abroad. Pilgrimage, education, travel, or business encounters are all possibilities. 

It is a myth commonly believed that a passport is required only for traveling abroad. Rather a passport also serves as proof of a person’s nationality. It describes the following details about the passport holder- name, birth date, gender, and some physical characteristics. It also consists of a photo of the individual. 

Do you know the passport needs police verification?

Police verification is a crucial aspect of getting a passport done. The process is all about verifying all the details of the applicant, such as name, age, and address. The process is carried out through a police officer. 

Police verification can be:

1. Done before the issuance of passport ( pre police verification)
2. Done after the issuance of passport ( post police verification)

Pre-police verification: sometimes police verification is done before the issuance of the passport. The applicant applies for the verification online and the whole procedure is carried out by an officer. Once the verification is done, the authority informs the respective passport office to take the process forward and issue the passport. 

Post-police verification: post-police verification is also done in certain cases. In these cases, police verification is administered after the passport is issued to the applicant. 

It is to be noted that police verification is not required if one applies for renewal of passport before their current passport expires. 

Would you like to know how to get police verification?

With everything getting simpler, you can also apply for police verification online, via the Passport Seva website. Also, you can track the status of verification through the same portal. 

To apply for police verification online, follow this step-by-step procedure:

1. Go to the Passport Seva Online portal and register yourself.
2. Once the registration process completes, using your Login ID, log in to the portal.
3. Click on ‘apply for Police Clearance Certificate’ and fill in the required details.
4. Click on ‘pay and schedule appointment’. You can make the payment online through different mediums available.
5. Visit the booked PSK. Please confirm you carry all the required documents. 

Frequently asked questions.

1. How many types of passports are there in India?

• Regular passport: they have a navy blue color. As their name suggests, they are required for regular travel.
• Diplomatic passport: they have a maroon color. They are only issued for diplomats.
• Official passport: they have a white color. These are issued for governmental officials. 

• Do minors also require police verification?

Yes, minors  require police verification. But, their passports must have their parents’ names. 

• How many days does it take to take the passport in pre-police verification?

Once the passport office receives a clear notification from the officer regarding the issuance of the passport, it must take a maximum of 3 days for the passport office to dispatch your passport.

• How many days does it take to take the passport in post-police verification?

In post-police verification, the passport office will dispatch the passport to you within 3 days after they receive your passport application. In such cases, the police verification process takes place after they have dispatched your passport. 

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