Indian passport rules and regulations: 2012-2013

Indian passport rules and regulations: 2012-2013 

Passport is very important and crucial document which works as an evidence for your identity and endorses your legitimate citizenship any where in the world. If you want to visit other countries or like to work in internationally , you should Passport and VISA. With out passport you can’t even apply for VISA or think of any international trip. So you should be aware of what are the rules and regulations for Indian Passport.   Without a valid passport, you will not be allowed to enter any other country. So while you are making your travel plans you should know about rules & regulations regarding passports, including the process for applying a new passport and renewing an existing one.Also you will get latest information on Passport application and document requirements for passport in India. Detailed guide on passport for minors, passport fees, renewal and all.

Application for Passport and Other Travel Documents : Though we are aware of what documents we should carry for applying passport we most often miss to produce the same during visit to passport office. I would request to please keep a note of these document when you visit Passport Seva Centre.

Speed Post Passport Services | Acceptance of Applications through District Passport Cells | Fee Structure for various services | A few tips to applicants for filling up of application forms | Passport to minors  | Special Provision for Students staying away from parents | Passport to Adopted Children 

Are you applying for the first time ?  If you are applying passport for First time , I would request you to kindly refer this link for more accurate and correct information -> How to apply for passport in India

Re-Issue of Passport and Renewal of Passport : Re-Issue of Passport and Renewal of Passport
Duplicate Passports in lieu of Lost /damaged passports : Duplicate Passports in lieu of Lost /damaged passports
How to Apply for Passport After Change of Name ?  How to Apply for Passport After Change of Name
Pages in Passport Exhausted What should you do?  Miscellaneous services (PCC & Change of Address )
Emigration Check not Required Know more : Emigration Check not Required Stamping on passports

For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding  Passport Rules and Regulations  refer this link :  http://passport.gov.in/cpv/faq.htm and for all information on documents required refer to Check List to be submitted along with the application form.
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