- Posted On 16 July 2013
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The passport is the primary travel document issued by the Government of India to its citizens. It enables the bearer to travel internationally and serves as proof of Indian citizenship as per the "The Passports Act" (1967).
To obtain a passport, you can submit Passport Application Form online or via District Passport Cell (DPC) of your district. (You cannot apply for a passport at a Passport Back Office)
District Passport Cell (DPC) is a collection centre where application forms pertaining to issue of fresh passports can be submitted. All the forms that are collected are then sent to the designated Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) for further processing.
Pune Area DPC Details:
| DPC Name | DPC Address |
|---|---|
| Commissioner of Police,DPC Pune | DPC Office of The Commissioner of Police,Pune, Maharashtra |
| Superintendent of Police,DPC Pune | DPC Office of The Superintendent of Police,Pune, Maharashtra |
DOs and DON'Ts for applicants applying at District Passport Cell (DPC)
| Photograph | Paste colour photograph having white/light background, No signature/ stamp on the pasted photograph, Size- 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm, photograph on the application form should be of the applicant only. |
| Demand Draft | Should be issued by a Scheduled bank, Validity 60 days or more from date of submission, Draft should be of exact amount of fee, as applicable and not be torn/soiled. |
| Documents | Self-attested photocopies of the supporting documents that need to be submitted along with the form (In case of submission at Citizen Service Centre (CSC), particularly at Bangalore-1, applicants are requested to attach attested photocopies (either gazetted official or notary) of all documents with the application form.)CLEAR photocopies, One documentary proof is sufficient for each document category, Documents should be correctly mentioned in the "ENCLOSURES" section and properly attached, Personal Details mentioned in the application form should match the details in the enclosed documents e.g. address, employment type, gender, Parent's/Spouse name, citizenship, Date of Birth. |
| Application form | Only passport application forms in NEW FORMAT will be accepted, form should not be torn/soiled, form should be complete/correct in all respects e.g. valid 10 digit mobile number, Education Qualifications & Emergency Contact Details should be mentioned clearly, Present/Permanent Address with correct Pin code is filled, 'Residing since' and both references should be provided, ECNR category to be appropriately mentioned. In "Place of Birth" column, only "Village", "District" and "State" needs to be mentioned; "Post" and "Taluk" not required. |
| Signature | Applicant should sign/ provide thumb impression STRICTLY within the designated box below the photograph and also at the self-declaration in the last page. |
(If you have submitted your application at District Passport Cell (DPC) and have forgot to attach one document. Then you need to visit the Passport Office for submitting the missing documents)
To apply online, you need to be a registered user. When you apply online, you also have an option to download an e-Form that you can fill offline and upload later on. For downloading the form you need not be a registered user, but for uploading the form you need to register yourself.
To apply for a passport online, please click here.
You can also upload the documents required for applying the passport. You should have the scanned copy of the documents.
NOTE: Online registered applications have to be submitted at Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)/ . They are not accepted at District Passport Cell (DPC).
Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) will facilitate front-end activities of passport issuance. Hence, it will facilitate the issuing of passport to applicants. These centres will cover functionalities from token issuance to final granting of application for passport issue/re-issue and other services.
Under the new system, it is mandatory for all applicants to be physically present at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) along with Application Print receipt and original documents after submitting application Online.
Documents Required :-
When you go to a District Passport Cell (DPC)/Speed Post Centre (SPC) or Citizen Service Centre (CSC) for submitting your application form, please carry:
- Self-attested photocopies of the supporting documents that need to be submitted along with the form (In case of submission at Citizen Service Centre (CSC), particularly at Bangalore-1, applicants are requested to attach attested photocopies (either gazetted official or notary) of all documents with the application form).
- Originals of the supporting documents
- Your recent passport size photograph (4.5 cm length x 3.5 cm width) in colour
- Filled application form
- Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favor of "PAO-MEA" payable at the city where the Regional Passport Office (RPO) is located, if you are paying fee by DD.
If you are not carrying passport form, you may buy the same from District Passport Cell (DPC and fill it there itself. To know the document details, please click on here
Watch following video about Passport Seva kendra to know more...
Steps for Online Form Submission:
| 1. | Register through the Passport Seva Portal. (Click on "Register" link under the Online Application Filling section on the Home Page of Passport India Site). |
| 2. | Login to the Passport Seva Portal with the registered User ID. |
| 3. | Click "Apply for Fresh Passport / Reissue of Passport" link. |
| 4. | Fill in the required details in the form and submit. |
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Click the "Schedule Appointment" link on the "View Saved/Submitted Applications" screen to schedule an appointment. Online Payment has been made mandatory for booking appointments at all Passport Seva Kendras. Online Payment can be made using any one of the following modes:
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| 6. | Click the "Print Application Receipt" link to print the application receipt containing Application Reference Number (ARN)/Appointment Number. |
| 7. | Visit the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) where appointment has been booked, along with original documents. |
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Steps for e-Form Submission
| Step 1 | Download the e-Form through the "Download e-Form" link on the Home Page of Passport India Site. |
| Step 2 | Fill the downloaded e-Form and click the Validate & Save button.This will generate an XML file which will be required later for uploading in the system. |
| Step 3 | Register through the Passport Seva Portal. (Click on "Register" link under the Online Application Filling section on the Home Page). |
| Step 4 | Login to the Passport Seva Portal with the registered User ID. |
| Step 5 | Upload the XML file (generated in Step 2) through the "Upload e-Form" link.Do not upload the PDF form at this stage as only XML file is accepted by the system. |
| Step 6 | Click the "Schedule Appointment" link on the "View Saved/Submitted Applications" screen to schedule an appointment. Online Payment has been made mandatory for booking appointments at all Passport Seva Kendras. Online Payment can be made using any one of the following modes:
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| Step 7 | Click the "Print Application Receipt" link to print the application receipt containing Application Reference Number (ARN)/Appointment Number. |
| Step 8 | Visit the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) where appointment has been booked, along with original documents. |
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Stay tuned for step by step guide to obtain passport.....
For more updated details please visit Passport India Website.
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