If you don’t have a passport and you suddenly have urgent work for which you need to travel abroad? Now, you don't need to worry. The Tatkal Passport Scheme is there, allowing citizens to get their new passport within 3 days. Getting a passport usually takes 11 to 15 days after completion of all paperwork. However, the Tatkal Scheme eliminates or expedites some processes for emergencies.
Let's find out how you can avail this scheme and how long it takes to get your passport.
How long will it take to get a passport?
Through the Tatkal Passport Scheme, eligible applicants can secure a new passport in as little as 1 to 3 business days—making it an ideal solution for urgent international travel. While standard processing requires a longer turnaround time at a lower cost, choosing the expedited Tatkal route involves an additional fee of up to Rs 2,000.
Which documents are required?
- Aadhaar Card or Voter ID Card
- Driving License and PAN Card
- Bank Passbook
- Birth Certificate
- Electricity Bill
- Passport-Size Photo
How to Apply?
- You need to visit the official website of the Passport Seva Portal.
- Sign up by filling in your details and then log in.
- Next, click on the 'Apply for Fresh Passport/Reissue of Passport' option.
- You need to select the 'Tatkal' category instead of 'Normal'.
- Fill in all your details in the form accurately, according to your documents.
- Then upload all the required documents.
- After uploading the documents, pay the prescribed Tatkal fee online.
- Now, book an appointment at your nearest Passport Seva Kendra (PSK).
- Bring all your original documents with you.
- If all your documents are found to be correct and there are no problems with police verification, you will receive your passport within 1-3 days.