Generally, the passport application process takes time, but, if you want urgently need a passport then you can apply for passport under the Tatkaal plan. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has established “Tatkaal plan” mechanisms for faster passport issuance to the needed people. Anyone who needs to travel abroad urgently can apply under this plan and receive their passport quickly with Tatkaal passports.
How to apply for Tatkaal Passport?
Below are the steps to apply for a Tatkaal passport :
- To apply for Tatkaal Passport, first register yourself on the official portal of Passport Seva.
- After that login with your ID and password and you will see the two options- Fresh and Re-Issue.
- Here select the Fresh option and in scheme type, select the ‘Tatkaal’ option.
- After that download the application form, fill it and submit the form online.
- Next, you have to complete the payment procedure and take the print out online payment receipt.
- After that book an appointment at your nearest Passport Service Kendra.
Tatkaal Passport Fees Payment
| Description | Tatkaal Fee |
| Fresh Passport (36 pages) of 10 years validity (including minors 15 to 18 years who want to get a 10 years full validity passport). | Rs.3,500 |
| New Passport of 60 pages for a validity of 10 years. | Rs.4,000 |
| Fresh Passport for Minors -below 15 years of age for 10 years full validity. | Not applicable |
| Duplicate Passport of 36 pages if the original one is lost, damaged or stolen. | Rs.5,000 |
| Duplicate Passport of 60 pages for a lost, damaged or stolen one. | Rs.5,500 |
| Police Clearance Certificate/ECNR/Additional Endorsements. | Not Applicable |
| In case of Change of Address, Name, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Appearance, Spouse Name, Name of Parents/Legal Guardian-Delete Ecr/Change in personal particular (36 pages) (10 years validity) | Rs.3,500 |
| In case of Change of Address, Name, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Appearance, Spouse Name, Name of Parents/Legal Guardian-Delete Ecr/Change in personal particular (60 pages) (10 years validity) | Rs.4,000 |
| In case of Change of Address, Name, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Appearance, Name of Parents/Legal Guardian-Delete Ecr/Change in personal particular for a minor (36 pages) | Rs.3,000 |
Tatkaal Passport Fee Payment Mode
You can make online payment for the passport through three different ways
- Debit card/Credit card
- Internet banking
- SBI bank challan
Eligibility
Under this Tatkaal Scheme, the jurisdictional passport office has the last decision on passport issuance. Issuing Tatkaal passport would be dependent on the applicant’s urgency and other compelling factors.
Below are the following categories, if the applicant fall under these categories, then they are not eligible to apply for a Tatkaal passport. These are the categories not under tatkaal scheme:
- Citizens born to Indian parents outside India.
- Indian citizens who’ve been granted citizenship status on the basis of naturalization/registration
- Applicants who’ve been deported to India from other countries
- Applicants who’ve been emigrant from a different country at government’s cost
- Name change – major
- Residents of Jammu & Kashmir and Nagaland
- Naga origin citizens residing outside Nagaland
- Children adopted by Indian and foreign parents
- Minor children with single parent
- Minors residing in Nagaland
- Short passport validity renewal applicants
- Reapplication due to lost or stolen passport
- Application due to passport being damaged beyond recognition
- Change in sex or appearance
- Change in personal credentials such as signature
Required Documents
Below are the documents required to apply for a Tatkal Passport
- Verification Certificate as per Annexure F
- Any 3 of the below documents:
- Voter card
- Certificate of SC/ST/OBC
- Arms License
- Ration card
- Bank passbook
- Driving license
- Birth certificate
- PAN card
- Gas connection bill
- Student’s Id card from a recognized institution
- Service Photo ID Card
- Railway Photo Identity card
- Property documents
- Pension documents
- Identity cards of Freedom Fighters
Time Taking for Tatkaal Passport?
Unlike standard passport application, a tatkaal application will be verified and processed faster. Submission of all essential documents to the Passport Seva Kendra by applicant, after one week Tatkaal Passports will issued. Using this process you will guaranteed get an early appointment and expedited processing through a separate queue. The candidate’s viewpoint on police verification will also be considered. The passport will be shipped out within one working day of receipt, if the request does not necessitate police verification. If a police investigation is required, then it will be done after the passport has been issued.
