{"id":36046,"date":"2023-08-21T08:51:26","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T08:51:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/?p=36046"},"modified":"2023-08-21T08:52:42","modified_gmt":"2023-08-21T08:52:42","slug":"complete-guide-to-tatkal-passport-fees-how-to-apply-essential-documents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/complete-guide-to-tatkal-passport-fees-how-to-apply-essential-documents\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Guide to Tatkal Passport: Fees, How to Apply &#038; Essential Documents"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Tatkal Passport system offers a quicker and more straightforward way to obtain a passport. Instead of waiting for weeks, you can get your passport in just a few days with this method. This article provides a comprehensive guide on the Tatkal Passport, including its application process, fees, and other vital details.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/complete-guide-to-tatkal-passport-fees-how-to-apply-essential-documents\/#who-can-apply-for-a-tatkal-passport\" >Who Can Apply for a Tatkal Passport?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/complete-guide-to-tatkal-passport-fees-how-to-apply-essential-documents\/#who-cant-apply-for-a-tatkal-passport\" >Who Can&#8217;t Apply for a Tatkal Passport?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/complete-guide-to-tatkal-passport-fees-how-to-apply-essential-documents\/#how-to-apply-for-a-tatkal-passport-online\" >How to Apply for a Tatkal Passport Online:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/complete-guide-to-tatkal-passport-fees-how-to-apply-essential-documents\/#tatkal-passport-fees\" >Tatkal Passport Fees:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/complete-guide-to-tatkal-passport-fees-how-to-apply-essential-documents\/#payment-methods\" >Payment Methods:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/complete-guide-to-tatkal-passport-fees-how-to-apply-essential-documents\/#required-documents\" >Required Documents:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/complete-guide-to-tatkal-passport-fees-how-to-apply-essential-documents\/#tatkal-passport-processing-time-what-to-expect\" >Tatkal Passport Processing Time: What to Expect?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/complete-guide-to-tatkal-passport-fees-how-to-apply-essential-documents\/#processing-time\" >Processing Time:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"who-can-apply-for-a-tatkal-passport\"><\/span><strong>Who Can Apply for a Tatkal Passport?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Regional Passport Office decides who can get a Tatkal Passport. Not everyone qualifies for this scheme. Eligible categories include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>People of Indian descent were born abroad.<\/li>\n<li>Those sent back to India from other countries.<\/li>\n<li>Individuals returning to India after being abroad.<\/li>\n<li>Indians who received citizenship through registration or naturalization.<\/li>\n<li>Residents of Nagaland, Jammu, and Kashmir.<\/li>\n<li>Naga-origin Indians living outside Nagaland.<\/li>\n<li>Those renewing short-term passports.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants with significant name changes.<\/li>\n<li>Young residents of Nagaland.<\/li>\n<li>Those reapplying after losing or having their passport stolen.<\/li>\n<li>Individuals with the major appearance or gender changes. Note: Changes like signature updates don&#8217;t qualify for Tatkal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Additionally:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adopted children of Indian or foreign parents.<\/li>\n<li>Minors with only one parent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"trending\">\n<div class=\"trending-title\"><strong>Suggested Tour Itineraries for India:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul class=\"list-tag\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/15-days-delhi-rajasthan-mumbai-goa-itinerary.html\">15 Days Rajasthan Mumbai Goa Trip<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-rajasthan-trip-itinerary.html\">Rajasthan Trip Package 10 Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-south-india-tours-itinerary.html\">10 Days South India Travel Itinerary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/10-days-himachal-tour-itinerary.html\">9 Nights 10 Days Himachal Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/15-days-north-india-tour-itinerary.html\">15 Days North India Travel Package<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/7-nights-8-days-uttarakhand-itinerary.html\">7 Nights 8 Days Uttrakhand Travel<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/varanasi-gaya-prayagraj-chitrakoot-ayodhya-lucknow-itinerary.html\">7 Nights 8 Days Uttar Pradesh Trip<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/golden-triangle-with-varanasi-trip.html\">8 Days Golden Triangle with Varanasi Tour<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/india\/tour-packages\/\">Check India More Travel Packages<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"who-cant-apply-for-a-tatkal-passport\"><\/span><strong>Who Can&#8217;t Apply for a Tatkal Passport?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While many Indians can apply for a Tatkal Passport, some categories are excluded:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Major name changes.<\/li>\n<li>Applicants living outside their Regional Passport Office&#8217;s jurisdiction.<\/li>\n<li>Minors with specific parental situations.<\/li>\n<li>Individuals are sent back to India at the government&#8217;s expense.<\/li>\n<li>Those deported or using emergency travel documents.<\/li>\n<li>Naga or J&amp;K origin individuals, including minors.<\/li>\n<li>Those with criminal court cases or negative police reports.<\/li>\n<li>First-time applicants in specific categories.<\/li>\n<li>Re-applicants in certain situations, like lost passports or major changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-to-apply-for-a-tatkal-passport-online\"><\/span><strong>How to Apply for a Tatkal Passport Online:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Register on the Passport Seva website.<\/li>\n<li>Log in using your credentials.<\/li>\n<li>Choose &#8216;Fresh\/Re-issue&#8217;.<\/li>\n<li>Select &#8220;Tatkal&#8221; as the scheme.<\/li>\n<li>Download, fill out, and submit the application form.<\/li>\n<li>Pay online and print the receipt.<\/li>\n<li>Schedule an appointment at your local Passport Seva Kendra (PSK).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tatkal-passport-fees\"><\/span><strong>Tatkal Passport Fees:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table width=\"653\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Age &amp; Booklet Size<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Price<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Under 15 (36 pages)<\/td>\n<td>\u20b93,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>15-18 (36 pages, 10-year validity)<\/td>\n<td>\u20b93,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>15-18 (60 pages, 10-year validity)<\/td>\n<td>\u20b94,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>18+ (36 pages)<\/td>\n<td>\u20b93,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>18+ (60 pages)<\/td>\n<td>\u20b94,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"payment-methods\"><\/span><strong>Payment Methods:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Online: Internet Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card.<\/li>\n<li>Offline: Cash at PSK or via State Bank of India challan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"required-documents\"><\/span><strong>Required Documents:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Submit any three of these:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Aadhaar Card, Voter Card, Caste Certificate, PAN Card, Ration Card, Arms License, Service ID, Property Documents, Gas Bills, Driving License, Birth Certificate, Pension Documents, Bank\/Post Office\/Kisan Passbook, Student ID from a recognized institution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tatkal-passport-processing-time-what-to-expect\"><\/span><strong>Tatkal Passport Processing Time: What to Expect?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you apply for a Tatkal Passport, the authorities expedite its verification and processing. Typically, a Tatkal Passport is dispatched within three business days following the application. However, this timeline doesn&#8217;t account for the day you submitted the application or the police verification process. If your application doesn&#8217;t require police verification, you can anticipate receiving your Tatkal Passport just one business day after submission.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"processing-time\"><\/span><strong>Processing Time:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>With police verification: Dispatched by the third working day.<\/li>\n<li>Without police verification: Dispatched within one working day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Normal vs. Tatkal Passport:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Normal<\/strong>: 30-45 days processing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tatkal<\/strong>: 1 day without police verification, 3 days with verification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><strong>Note:<\/strong> Tatkal applications have extra fees in addition to the standard application fee.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Suggested Articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/pre-vacation-checklist-for-smooth-holiday\/\">10 Pre-Vacation Checklist: Ensuring a Smooth Holiday Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/scenic-spots-near-india-border\/\">10 Must-Visit Scenic Spots Near India\u2019s Border<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/karting-in-india-heres-everything-you-should-know\/\">7 Thrilling Go-Karting Destinations in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-time-to-see-wildlife-in-india-month-by-month-travel-guide\/\">Best Time to See Wildlife in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/india-travel-tips-for-first-timers\/\">Top 10 India Travel Tips for First Timers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-flea-markets-in-india\/\">India\u2019s 15 Famous Flea Markets<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/best-fishing-spots-in-india\/\">Top 7 Fishing Spots in India<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/destinations-for-a-relaxing-internet-free-vacation-in-india\/\">Indian Places for an Internet-Free Vacation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tusktravel.com\/blog\/travel-packing-list-for-india\/\">Everything you need to pack for an India trip<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tatkal Passport FAQs: Everything You Need to Know<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: I have an urgent international trip, but my passport is damaged. What should I do?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: If the details on your damaged passport are still legible, you can apply for a reissued Tatkal Passport. However, if the damage has rendered the details unreadable, the Tatkal scheme won&#8217;t be applicable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Can anyone apply for a Tatkal Passport?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: No, there are specific eligibility criteria for the Tatkal Passport. You can check the official Passport Seva website for a list of exclusions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Is a verification certificate from a gazetted officer necessary for a Tatkal Passport?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: No, you don&#8217;t need a verification certificate from a gazetted officer for the Tatkal Passport application.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: What appointment types are available for Tatkal Passport applications?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: You have two options: Normal and Tatkal appointments. Both come at the same cost. The Normal option is for those not seeking an expedited appointment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Can minors avail of the Tatkal Passport service?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: Yes, minors can apply for a Tatkal Passport. Ensure you provide all necessary documents when applying through the Passport Seva portal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Do I need to wait for police verification to get my Tatkal Passport?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: If the Passport Seva Kendra grants your Tatkal Passport application, it will be processed without awaiting police verification.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: How can I determine the fees for a Tatkal Passport online?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: The Passport Seva website offers a fee calculator to help you determine the Tatkal Passport charges.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: What online payment methods are accepted for the Tatkal Passport fee?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: You can pay using:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Debit Card<\/li>\n<li>Credit Card<\/li>\n<li>Internet Banking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Alternatively, you can opt to pay in cash at your nearest Passport Seva Kendra.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Tatkal Passport system offers a quicker and more straightforward way to obtain a passport. 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