Tatkal applications are processed faster in comparison to normal applications.- The fee structure varies from age group to type of service.
- Read further to know how to apply for the
tatkal passport .
There is not much difference between applying for normal and tatkal passports. In terms of documentation and verification, people might only require a few additional documents for the tatkal application. However, tatkal passports take 1-3 days to get dispatched, and normal passports take up to 30 working days.
Documents required for tatkal application-
Applicants can apply for the tatkal passports by submitting three documents from this list.
How to apply for a
- Go to passportindia.gov.in website and click on New User Registration.
- Fill in the credentials and log in with your Id and password.
- Select the application option- Fresh or Re-issue.
- Choose the scheme- Normal or Tatkal
- Fill in the application form and submit it.
- Pay the fee, print the receipt, and book an appointment at your nearest Passport Service Kendra.
If a person's age is less than 15 years and wants to reissue his/her passport under the tatkal scheme, he/she needs to pay ₹3000.
(If the passport is not expired and the reason for reissue is lost/damaged, he/she needs to pay ₹5000)
If a person is 18 years and above and wants to reissue his/her passport under the tatkal scheme, he/she needs to pay ₹3500 for a 36-page booklet and ₹4000 for a 60-page booklet.
(If the passport is not expired and the reason for reissue is lost/damaged, he/she needs to pay ₹5000 for a 36-page booklet and ₹5500 for a 60-page booklet)
If a person is between 15 years and 18 years of age and wants to reissue his/her passport under the tatkal scheme, he/she needs to pay ₹3000 for the validity of 5 years/till 18 years.
If a person is between 15 years and 18 years of age and wants to reissue his/her passport under the tatkal scheme, he/she needs to pay ₹3500 for a 36-page booklet and ₹4000 for a 60-page booklet for the validity of 10 years
Click here to check the tatkal application fee structure to issue a fresh passport.
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