Passport document: Documents Required for New Passport in India, know easy steps here

Jyoti — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 04:10:10 +0000

Passport is the most important document for traveling abroad, without it it is not possible to apply for a visa. The passport is issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, and it can also be applied online.

If you are planning to travel abroad and do not have a passport, then you have to prepare the necessary documents before applying for it. Here are the documents required to apply for a passport:

Documents Required for New Passport in India

Aadhar card
As address proof:
Bank account passbook
water or electricity bill
Election ID Card
Landline or postpaid mobile bill
gas connection proof
Photocopy of spouse’s passport
Employer’s certificate

For age proof

School Leaving Certificate
Birth Certificate
Driving license, PAN card or election photo identity card

upon marriage, divorce or separation

Marriage certificate or joint photo declaration
Divorce order/decree papers
Death Certificate (for change of name of husband/wife)

For minor applicants

Photocopy of parents’ passport
Address proof of parents

ECR/ECNR Status

ECR (Immigration Check Required) and ECNR (No Immigration Check Required) status is given. Non-ECR category passports will not have any special mention.