Passport For Newborn Baby In India

A passport is a government document you apply for that grants you permission to travel to different countries while continuing to be protected by the government. Anyone is eligible to apply for a passport in India - even newborn babies.

However, the procedure and documents needed for a newborn differ slightly from that of an adult.

Here are the documents parents of newborns need to apply for a newborn passport in India.

• Birth Certificate of the baby
• Proof of current address (if a parent has a Passport, then this will suffice)
• Filled and signed Annexure H form, which can be procured from the Passport Seva Kendra website.
• Passport photo of the baby against a background that is white
• Appointment/Application Receipt
• Marriage Certificate if the spouse’s name has not been endorsed on a parent’s passport

Before applying for a passport, parents must ensure they have all the required documents. They must also be aware of the age limitations of a newborn’s passport. If the baby is younger than four, they are eligible for this type of passport.

Only parents and legal guardians of the child are allowed to apply for a passport on their behalf.

The application process for a newborn baby passport in India can be done in two ways:

• Online application process.
• Offline or In-person application process.

Here is how to apply for a newborn baby passport in India. You will need to follow these steps if you want to apply for a passport online.

• Visit the Passport Seva Kendra official website.
• Click on the “New User Registration” option on the site.
• Fill in all the required relevant information required for registration.
• Once you click register, you will get emailed a link to validate your account.
• Login into the Passport Seva Kendra site with your login credentials

You will be presented with two options:

• One will allow you to fill up the registration form online
• The second will allow you to download to form and fill it up at your convenience.

When you complete the form, you need to re-upload it back onto the website in the same section you chose the second option from.

• If you chose option 1, fill in all the required details on the form through the website and then click next/proceed to the next section.

• You will be directed to a page where you will be asked to pay the application fee and to book an appointment at the closest Passport Seva Kendra/passport office in your area or locality.

After this, all you need to do is show up for your appointment on time at your selected Passport Seva Kendra office/passport office with all the necessary documents.

Note: If your spouse is abroad at the time of application, their consent is required as a signature. Find this provision under Annexure D of the application form.

If an online application process doesn’t float your boat, you can also apply in person. Not all Passport Seva Kendra offices allow walk-in applications for adult applicants. However, they make an exception for newborn passport applications.

Here’s what you need to do for the in-person application process:

• Visit your nearest Passport Seva Kendra/passport office
• Ask for an application form at the front desk
• Fill out of application form with all the required details
• Turn in your application form at the front desk along with all your supporting documents
• Pay the required application fees and wait until your application number is called.

From here on out, the in-office process is the same for online and offline applicants.

If you’re wondering whether your newborn needs to be present at the passport office during the application process for a newborn baby passport in India, the answer is no. It’s not necessary; only one or both parents must be present.

Additionally, the passport validity for a minor extends to five years, after which it is eligible for renewal.
Fee Structure

Generally, the passport application fee for a minor in India costs ₹1000 under standard application bookings, and the tatkal fee is ₹2000. The fees are the same amount for both online and offline application processes.

Application Processing Time

Newborn passport processing time can vary depending on a few factors. Generally, after you’ve finished the application process, you will receive an affirmation receipt or a notification confirming your application. The passport is usually dispatched within 4 - 7 days after this affirmation.

Do Newborns Require Police Verification?

In the case of newborns, it’s not necessary. So long as both parents own a passport with the spouse’s name endorsed, this process isn’t needed.

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