Documents Required for Fresh Passport
Fields marked with asterisk (*) are mandatory
Type of Application*
When to apply for Tatkaal?
Applicant Category*
Determine Your Category
Is applicant eligible for Non-ECR category?*
Documents Required for Non-ECR

Note:
  • Applicants are required to furnish original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies of the same at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) for processing.
Marriage, Divorce and Separated Case
  • For addition of spouse name in passport :
    1. MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE or
    2. Joint Photo Declaration signed by both husband and wife (Annexure J).
  • For deletion of Spouse Name :
    1. Divorce Order/Decree.
  • For Change of Spouse Name :
    1. Divorce Order/Decree or Death Certificate of first spouse and
    2. Re-marriage certificate or Joint Photo Declaration signed by both husband and wife (Annexure J).
  • For a change of surname by women applicant following marriage/divorce:
    1. Marriage Certificate or Joint Photo Declaration signed by both husband and wife (Annexure J).
    2. Divorce Order/Decree (if name/surname change is based on divorce).
  • In case of a full change of name after marriage, the standard name change procedure should be followed.
Minor
  • It is assumed that consent of both parents is available, unless specified.
  • For minor applicants, present address proof document in the name of parent(s) can be submitted.
  • It is advised to carry original and self-attested copies of parents passport to Passport Seva Kendra (PSK), in case parents possess passport.
  • For minor applicants, documents can be attested by parents.
  • The minor applicant is eligible for Non-ECR till he/she attains the age of 18 years.
ECR/ECNR
  • ECR stands for Emigration Check Required and ECNR stands for Emigration Check Not Required.
  • ECR status will be printed in the passport of the applicants who fall in the
    ECR category.For those falling in the Non-ECR category, there will be no
    specific mention in the passport.
  • The practice of putting Non-ECR (previously ECNR) stamp has been discontinued.