Passport is an official document issued by a country, certifying the holder's identity and citizenship and entitling them to travel under its protection to and from foreign countries.

Additional Information Regarding Passport & Passport Services in Hyderabad.

1. What are the types of Indian Passports?

Ordinary passport for general citizens.

Official passport for government officials on duty.

Diplomatic passports for diplomats & high ranking officials.

On the basis of Number of Pages:

36-Pages Passport (Normal Passport).

60-Pages Passport (Jumbo Passport).

Validity of Passport:

5-Years Validity Passport (Issued For Minors).

10-Years Validity Passport (Issued For Majors).

2. What are the basic documents required for the Indian Passport?

The following are the basic documents:

A. AADHAR.

B. PAN CARD.

C. 10TH – INTER – GRADUATION CERTIFICATES.

D. DRIVING LICENSE.

E. VOTER ID.

F. BANK PASSBOOK.

G. GAS BILL OR GAS CONNECTION BOOK.

H. CURRENT ADDRESS PROOF – AADHAR OR BANK PASSBOOK OR VOTER ID OR DRIVING LICENSE OR GAS BILL OR POST-PAID BILL.

3. What is the difference between ECR & ECNR Passport?

A. ECR (EMIGRATION CHECK REQUIRED) passport. This is issued for the following candidates –

i. Indian Citizens who haven’t passed 10th class.

B. ECNR (EMIGRATION CHECK NOT REQUIRED) passport. This is issued for the following candidates –

i. Minors (below the age of 18 years).

ii. Indian Citizens with 10th Class Certificate.

iii. Indian Citizens whose age is above 50-Years (Date of Birth Proof – Mandatory).

4. What should I do if my passport is damaged/torn?

If your passport is damaged or torn, then it is a invalid passport.

You shall need to apply for passport again (Re-Issue of Passport).

And, sign the necessary Declarations, Annexure & Affidavits.

5. How do I add or remove or change personal particulars in my Indian Passport?

Personal Particulars involve Father’s Name/Mother’s Name/Spouse Name.

Depending on each particular case there are various ways it’s done.

6. Where can I apply for Passport in Hyderabad?

Passport Seva Kendra in Ameerpet, Tolichowki, Begumpet and others.

7. How many days it will take to get Passport in Hyderabad?

For Normal Passport – It takes 10 Days For Passport Delivery (Post-Appointment).

For Tatkal Passport – It takes 2 Days For Passport Delivery (Post-Appointment).

For Lost Passport -It takes 15 Days For Passport Delivery (Post-Appointment).

8. Is 36-Pages Passport Enough?

Absolutely, the 36-Pages passport is more than enough. For 10-Years, an Indian Citizen can make 60 trips approximately.

9. Is Police Verification important for Passport renewal?

For Fresh Passport – Police Verification is mandatory.

For Re-issue – If Passport is valid and address is not changed – Mostly, there won’t be verification (In few cases, Police verification shall be there).