Minor Passport In India: Application Process, Documents, Fee Structure, Validity

A passport serves a legal travel document for children under the age of eighteen, serving as a proof of identity and nationality while traveling internationally. In India, the process of obtaining a minor's passport has been simplified through online applications. In this article, we will delve the procedure for minor passport application in India.

Who Can Apply For A Minor Passport In India ?

A minor's passport application can be submitted by a parent or legal guardian.

Documents Are Required For Minor Passport Application

• Birth certificate
• Aadhar card or proof of address of parent(s)
• Passport of both parents (if available)
• Proof of nationality of both parents (if the child was born outside India)

However, the required documentation may vary based on specific conditions, such as

Minors aged between 15 and 18 who wish to obtain passport of 10 years

Parents separated but not legally divorced

Minors from Jammu and Kashmir

Parents resident abroad

Minors from Nagaland

Parents divorced

Minor children of government/statutory body employees

Parent(s) with valid passport and spouse name endorsed

Passport applied by one parent when other parent does not give consent

Passport applied by a legal guardian

Single parents

Steps To Apply For Minor Passport In India

Follow these steps to apply for passport for a minor

Step 1 - Create an account for the minor on the Passport Seva website.

Step 2 - Fill in the online application form with the required details.

Step 3 - Pay the application fee for a minor's passport using available payment methods.

Step 4 - Book an appointment at a Passport Seva Kendra and select a convenient location.

Step 5 - Visit the Passport Seva Kendra and submit the following documents to the passport officer

• Birth certificate
• Aadhar card or proof of address of parent/s
• Passport of both parents (if available)
• Proof of nationality of both parents (if the child was born outside India)
• Application form
• Fee receipt

If all the documents are in order, the passport officer will process the application. In case of any errors or missing information, the officer will notify the applicant regarding corrections.

Step 6 - Upon acceptance, an Application Reference Number will be provided, which will help the applicants to track the status of the application.

Step 7 - After application is ready it will be either delivered to the registered communication address or can be collected directly from the passport office.

Fee Structure For Minor Passport In India

Type	Age Group	Pages	Fee
Normal Passport	Under 15 years	36 pages	Rs 1,000
Tatkal Passport	Under 15 years	36 pages	Rs 3,000
Normal Passport	15 years to 18 years	36 pages	Rs 1,500
Normal Passport	15 years to 18 years	60 pages	Rs 2,000
Tatkal Passport	15 years to 18 years	36 pages	Rs 3,500
Tatkal Passport	15 years to 18 years	60 pages	Rs 4,000

Processing Time Of A Minor Passport

For a normal minor passport, the processing duration is 3 to 4 weeks, whereas the same for a tatkal minor passport is 1 to 3 days.

Validity Of A Minor Passport

A minor's passport is valid for five years or until they reach the age of eighteen, whichever is earlier.

Is Police Verification Required For A Minor Passport ?

Generally, police verification is not required for the minors. However, if a 10-year passport is requested for a minor aged 15-18, police verification is necessary.