Tatkaal Passport Scheme — Urgent Processing, Appointment & Eligibility

You may need to apply for or update Tatkaal Passport Scheme — Urgent Processing, Appointment & Eligibility if:

• Citizens travelling abroad for employment, education, business, or tourism.
• Cardholders whose 10-year passport is expiring within 1 year or has expired.
• Minors applying for overseas travel with parental authorization.

Before initiating your application or visiting a centre, ensure you:

• Registration on official portal: www.passportindia.gov.in/psp.
• Online fee payment (appointments cannot be scheduled without fee clearance).
• Physical attendance with original documents at the selected PSK/POPSK.

• Proof of Present Address: Aadhaar Card, Electricity Bill, Water Bill, Bank Passbook with photo, or Voter ID.
• Proof of Date of Birth: Birth Certificate issued by municipal authority, School Leaving / Matriculation Certificate, or PAN Card.
• Non-ECR Proof: Higher Secondary / 10th Standard passing certificate or higher degree.

• Beware of fraudulent clone websites (such as .org, .com, or passport-apply.in). The only official MEA portal is www.passportindia.gov.in/psp.
• Never hire touts or middlemen outside PSKs. Appointments and document verification are completely automated and biometrically tied to the applicant.