Required Documents

Document Code
Document(s)

Mandatory(M)/Optional(O)/Conditional(C)

8017

Old Passport in original with self-attested

photocopy of its first two and last two
pages, including ECR/Non-ECR page
(previously ECNR) and the page of
observation (if any), made by Passport
Issuing Authority and validity extension
page, if any, in respect of short validity
passport

7001

Proof Of Present Address

List of Acceptable Documents

Note: The information provided above is indicative. The decision of APO/RPO shall be considered final.

Proof of Address
You are required to submit atleast 1 of the documents listed below.
1

Water Bill

Telephone (landline or post paid mobile bill)

Electricity bill

Income Tax Assessment Order

Election Commission Photo ID card

Proof of Gas Connection

Certificate from Employer of reputed companies on letter head

Spouse's passport copy (First and last page including family details),
(provided the applicant's present address matches the address mentioned in the
spouses passport)

Applicant's current and valid ration card

10

Parent's passport copy, in case of minors(First and last page)

11

Aadhaar Card

12

Registered Rent Agreement (for a period of more than one year)

13

Photo Passbook of running Bank Account (Scheduled Public Sector Banks,

Scheduled Private Sector Indian Banks and Regional Rural Banks only)

Note:

Applicants are required to submit the proof of address of the present address only, irrespective of the date from which he/she has been residin

(For Minor): For minor applicants, present address proof document in the name of parent(s) can be submitted.

(For Document No. 7): Only public limited companies can give address proof on company letter head along with seal. Computerised print-out

shall not be entertained.

(For Document No. 9): If any applicant submits only ration card as proof of address, it should be accompanied by one more proof of

address out of the given categories.

(For Document No. 11): If your Aadhaar card issuance date is less than a year from passport application processing date at PSK,

it should be accompanied by one more proof of address out of the given categories.

(For Document No. 12): To view the Circular, click here.

(For Document No. 13): To view the list of banks whose Photo Passbook is acceptable as proof of address, click here.

at the given address. However, he/she is required to mention all the place of stay during previous one year in the Passport application form.

How to apply:
Documents required
Old passport in original with self-attested photocopy of its first four and last four pages,
including ECR/Non-ECR page and the page of observation (if any), made by the Passport
Issuing Authority and validity extension page, if any, in respect of short validity passport
Proof of present address, such as aadhaar card, water/electricity bill etc (in case the
applicant's present address is different from the one mentioned in the passport)
In case the applicant is a minor, a declaration affirming the particulars furnished in the
application. This can be downloaded from the 'Annexure/Affidavits' link under the 'User
Assistance' tab on the homepage of the passportindia.gov.in website
Procedure for application
Visit website passportindia.gov.in
Download the e-form through the 'Download e-Form' link under the 'User Assistance' tab
on the homepage
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
Next, register through the Passport Seva portal and create a user ID by clicking on the
'Register' link under the 'Online Application Filing' section on the homepage
Now, login to the Passport Seva portal with the user ID created in the previous step
Upload the XML file generated in earlier step through the 'Upload e-Form' link
Next, click the 'Manage Appointment' link on 'View Saved/Submitted Applications' page to
schedule an appointment at a Passport Seva Kendra
Click the 'Print Application Receipt' link to print the application receipt containing the
Application Reference Number (ARN)/Appointment Number
Visit the Passport Seva Kendra where appointment has been taken, along with original
documents

At the Passport Seva Kendra, collect a token for application from the Token Issuance
Counter; submit the token, acknowledgement receipt for application and prior Appointment
Slip printout to the executive at the service counter when the token number is displayed
Following the verification, proceed to the granting counter, when called for further
processing of your application
The passport is dispatched after successful application form submission, with final status as
'Granted'
Points to remember
Only emergency/medical cases can visit the Passport Seva Kendra without an appointment.
Services are provided at the discretion of Passport Seva Kendra in-charge or the Passport
Officer
Minor applicants below 4 years of age need to carry a passport-sized photograph (with a
white background) while visiting the Passport Seva Kendra. Other applicants need not carry
any photograph as the photograph will be captured at the Passport Seva Kendra itself
If any applicant submits only the ration card as proof of address, it should be accompanied
by one more proof of address out of the categories mentioned above (Aadhaar card,
water/electricity bill etc)
Resubmission of application form is required, in case the applicant does not visit the
Passport Seva Kendra within 90 days from the online form submission.
Address:
Passport Seva Kendra, 2nd Floor, Passport Bhavan, EDC Complex, Patto Plaza, Panaji 403001
Toll-free helpline number: 1800 258 1800
Passport Seva Kendra, under the jurisdiction of Regional Passport Office, Goa, has become
operational since March 19, 2012 and serves both North and South Goa.
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