This is the full fresh-application process for Indian citizens who have never held a passport (or need a completely new one). You register online, fill the application, book a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Post Office PSK (POPSK) appointment, and get your documents verified in person before police verification and dispatch.
Official website
Passport Seva, Ministry of External Affairs
https://www.passportindia.gov.in
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Register on the official Passport Seva portal (passportindia.gov.in) and create a login.
Fill the 'Apply for Fresh Passport' form with personal, address and family details.
Upload or keep ready scanned copies of your supporting documents.
Pay the fee online based on the scheme (Normal/Tatkaal) and booklet type you choose.
Book an appointment at your nearest PSK or POPSK.
Visit the PSK on the scheduled date with all original documents for verification.
Track your application and police verification status online until the passport is dispatched.
Official fees
Fees vary by scheme (Normal/Tatkaal) and passport booklet (36 or 60 pages) — the exact amount is shown on the portal before payment.
Processing time
Tatkaal is generally faster than Normal, but actual timelines depend on police verification and current processing load — check the portal for current estimates.
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Tatkaal is a faster scheme with a higher fee; police verification for Tatkaal often happens after the passport is issued rather than before, subject to your case.