A passport is much more than simply a piece of paper to have on you when you travel. It serves as identification first, allowing you to go abroad. Second, passports are very reliable and functional documents in India. They can be used, for example, to apply for other official documents requiring identity verification, create bank accounts, check into hotels, and so forth.
A passport: What is it?
For those wishing to go abroad, a passport is an official document provided by the government that acts as a means of identity. Through identification and nationality verification, it permits users to enter and exit foreign countries. Entire name, date of birth, photo, signature, and citizenship details are typically included on passports along with other personal information.
Required documents for a minor’s Indian passport
In India, a person is considered a minor if they are younger than eighteen. Minors’ Indian passports are valid for five years or until they turn eighteen. The following paperwork is normally required when applying for a minor’s passport.
- The minor’s birth certificate
- Evidence of address
- A current passport-sized photo of the child
- A minimum of two academic records issued under the minor’s identity
- Documentation of parents’ nationality
- A formal statement on simple paper confirming the adoption
- Anything more the passport office requires
Documents needed to reissue a passport
- Old Passport
- Lost or Stolen Identity
- Photographs
- Proof of Date of Birth
- Other documents
List of records needed to obtain a passport in India
- Driving license
- Voter ID card
- Aadhaar no. or E-Aadhaar
- Pan-American Network Card
- A birth certificate
- Picture of a bank passbook
- The tenth card with standard marks
- Ration booklet
How does one apply for a passport?
- Visit Passport Seva Kendra’s (PSK) official website.
- Make an account if you’re new. In case you have an existing account, input your login credentials.
- Select the relevant application type, such as a minor, renewal application, or new passport.
- Fill out the application with accurate information.
- Scan the PAN card, the Aadhar card, and any other necessary paperwork. Carefully upload them.
- Apply online and pay with a credit/debit card or SBI bank challan.
- Schedule a time slot at the PSK that is closest to you.
- Take the completed application with you by printing it off.
FAQ:
- Q: What kinds of documents are acceptable for use as birth certificates?
- A: You can present your 10th-grade report card, your municipal birth certificate, your SSLC certificate, and your school leaving certificate.