Fresh issue, reissue and Tatkaal passport services — Ministry of External Affairs
Register on the Passport Seva portal (passportindia.gov.in) and fill the application form.
Pay the fee online and book an appointment at your nearest Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Post Office PSK.
Visit the PSK with original documents for verification, photo and biometric capture.
New passports are chip-enabled e-Passports with embedded biometric security.
Offline/physical form submission is limited; the process is designed to be started online, with the physical visit only for the PSK appointment.
Normal: 4–6 weeks after police verification (where applicable). Tatkaal: 1–3 working days after document verification.
Track status on passportindia.gov.in using your File Number.
Physical passports are delivered by India Post (Speed Post) to your registered address; there is no separate digital download.
Apply for a "Reissue" of passport for any change in personal particulars (name, address, etc.).
Passports are valid for 10 years (5 years for minors); apply for reissue starting about 9 months before expiry.
They're used interchangeably by most applicants, but the Passport Seva Portal officially categorises almost all renewals under "Reissue of Passport."