A passport is a mandatorily required document for travelling out of India no matter what the reason is. The passports issued before 2021 had a cover which was of a deep bluish colour. An emblem of India was situated at the centre of the card. Below the emblem was written in Hindi as well as English "भारत गणराज्य” and "Republic of India". Further above the emblem it was written "पासपोर्ट" in Hindi and "Passport" in English. In the latest version of the passport, that is the passports assigned after 2021, the positions of the country’s name have been exchanged with that of “Passport”. In this article, we will know everything about how to apply for a Tatkal passport.
There are ordinarily three type of passports issued in India. These are
A tatkaal passports falls under the category of an ordinary passports. As the name itself suggests (Tatkaal in hindi means immediate) Tatkaal passports are to be applied for when there is an urgent requirement for a passport. As opposed to the normal application process for passport, Tatkaal applications get processed within a very short amount of time. Usually the passport gets processed within 2 to 3 days from when the applicant applies for a passport. In cases where there is no requirement for police verification, tatkaal passports get processed within a day’s time. This speedy process is possible because there are separate lines for the processing of tatkaal passports.
Tatkaal passports are only issued to applicants who have an urgent requirement for their passports. The process for the application of a passport might seem a bit tricky at first. This article contains an in-depth guide about how to apply for a tatkal passport, tatkal passport application fees and documents required for a tatkal passport.
Before you apply for a tatkaal passport it is important for you to know that an extra fee is charged for the application of a tatkaal passport. Only people who have an urgent need for passports should fill up the tatkaal application form, rest should follow the normal application process for their passports.
If you want to apply online for a passport you can follow the steps listed below:
After filling out the application form, all applicants will have to make an online payment and book themselves an appointment at the nearest Passport Seva Kendra. Then they will have to physically visit the Passport Service Kendra on the date of appointment to complete the procedure of making their passport. You need to carry the original copies of some documents which have been mentioned below in this article itself. In addition to those documents, you should also carry the receipt of the online payment.
As it has been mentioned above, an extra fee for the application of tatkaal passports will be charged. The fees mentioned below are the total fee that needs to be paid, including the normal fee as well as the tatkaal fees.
The tatkal passport application fees are different for different kinds of passport and their validity. The application fees for different kinds of passports are covered and details are below.
Please note that in case of minor who are aged below 15 years, a passport having a validity of 10 years cannot be applied for. Additionally, the government does not charges any fee when they want to issue a certificate of police clearance, ENCR and other endorsements.
When you are applying online for a tatkal passport in India you will require the following documents:
Please keep in mind that you will be required to bring the original copies of the documents as well as one set of photocopies that are self-attested on the day you visit the Passport Seva Kendra to complete the processing of your passport.
The final decision on whether a tatkal passport will be assigned to an applicant or not is made by the passport office. However, not everyone can apply for a tatkaal passport. There are a few eligibility criteria’s. An individual who falls in the list given below is not eligible to apply for a Tatkal Passport application in India. Before filling the application form, read these criteria to ensure that you do not fall into these categories.
With rapid rise in globalisation, the demands for passports in India have consistently been increasing? To help meet this ever increasing demand and to help the citizens of India get themselves a passport in a quick, speed and realisable manner, Travel Sahayata has been launched.
Our main aim at travel Sahayata is to provide all the Indian citizens with an easy access to passports in a transparent and reliable manner. We have achieved this quick access to passports by following a dedicated as well as streamlined process. Travel Sahayata is a Private consultancy having a trained and motivated staff that will be happy to help you.
Applying for a tatkaal passport and getting yourself a passport in as short a time as possible is not a very easy task. It is quite natural that you might face a lot of issues. However, do not panic; Travel Sahayata is at your assistance. You can reach out to us in case of any queries and further doubts that you might have regarding the making of your passport.
Lokesh Rawat, From Madhya Pradesh
Recently applied For Passport