The process of renewal or re-issue of passport for a minor is actually quite simple.
1. Register yourself as a user at the site http://www.passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/welcomeLink
2. Fill up the online form with all details required (For list of references please mention neighbours and not relatives)
3. After filling every page, at the bottom of the page click "Save details" and move forward
4. Once the form has been filled, book an appointment type under tatkal category.
5. Select the Passport Service Kendra and fill in the captcha code.
6. Preferably select an appointment from afternoon onwards as the chances of getting the appointment is more than that of the morning slots.
7. If you select a slot, but by the time you fill in the captcha code, it gets booked as there are other users, you have to start the process all over again. Please be online from 1.45pm onwards to book the slot from 2pm onwards. Within a span of 5 mins all slots get booked!!
8. Next step is to collect the documents. There is a document advisor feature on the website that lets you know what you need to carry with you on the day of the appointment. But it never hurts to carry a few additional documents just in case.
9. Print out Annexure 'H' and both the parents/ legal guardian need to sign it.
10. 2 xerox copies of the child's old passport with self attestation done by the parents (first and last page only)
11. 2 xerox copies of the parent's passport (first and last page only) - again with respective self-attestation done by each parent.
12. School bonafide certificate with the child's most recent photo in it and stamped by the school authority OR school bonafide certificate along with student id card.
13. 2 xerox copies of the above documents attested by parents
14. Proof of address: (Carry any 2 of the following)
1. Register yourself as a user at the site http://www.passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/welcomeLink
2. Fill up the online form with all details required (For list of references please mention neighbours and not relatives)
3. After filling every page, at the bottom of the page click "Save details" and move forward
4. Once the form has been filled, book an appointment type under tatkal category.
5. Select the Passport Service Kendra and fill in the captcha code.
6. Preferably select an appointment from afternoon onwards as the chances of getting the appointment is more than that of the morning slots.
7. If you select a slot, but by the time you fill in the captcha code, it gets booked as there are other users, you have to start the process all over again. Please be online from 1.45pm onwards to book the slot from 2pm onwards. Within a span of 5 mins all slots get booked!!
8. Next step is to collect the documents. There is a document advisor feature on the website that lets you know what you need to carry with you on the day of the appointment. But it never hurts to carry a few additional documents just in case.
9. Print out Annexure 'H' and both the parents/ legal guardian need to sign it.
10. 2 xerox copies of the child's old passport with self attestation done by the parents (first and last page only)
11. 2 xerox copies of the parent's passport (first and last page only) - again with respective self-attestation done by each parent.
- Carry child's original passport as well as both parents original passports
12. School bonafide certificate with the child's most recent photo in it and stamped by the school authority OR school bonafide certificate along with student id card.
- Original birth certificate + 2 xerox copies attested by parents
13. 2 xerox copies of the above documents attested by parents
14. Proof of address: (Carry any 2 of the following)
- Electricity card + last year bill + latest bill (2 xerox copies with self attestation)
- Property tax card + latest bill (2 xerox copies with self attestation)
- Ration card + xerox (2 xerox copies with self attestation)
- Election card (2 xerox copies with self attestation)
15. Parent's PAN card (2 xerox copies with self attestation)
16. I had also taken a formal letter requesting tatkal for immediate travel - just in case
17. I had also taken an additional printout of the list of references mentioned in the website
18. Print out the application receipt once the appointment is booked as you will be allowed inside when you present it.
19. Now, all the abovr holds good if your child's old passport and both the parents passport along with proof of address have the same address.
20. If not, please make arrangements to secure Annexure I and Annexure F - refer the website for additional details.
PROCESS
1. I had picked PSK Aminijikarai - took me 3 weeks to get an appointment!!!
2. I reached an hour before reporting time just to be safe, but no problem there as the crowd was small and things were moving very fast.
3. The location is right behind ampa mall on nelson manickam road. It is the 2nd building inside on the 1st floor.
4. I stood in line 15 minutes before reporting time. The security guy checked the application receipt, annexure H, asked me if i had self attested all xerox copies and then let me in. I WAS IMPRESSED!!
5. There a few counters inside, 2 for normal processing and 1 for tatkal. They even have a xerox machine inside in case you require it or they tell you to take it.
6. Then you are sent inside another waiting area with excellent lighting, seats, A/C, small cafe, water drinking facility and restrooms :)
7. Here your name is called out and you are issued a token number. In the screen facing the seats, your token number will be displayed along with a counter number.
8. You then take the file and go to the next room to the corresponding counter where the photos are taken, fingerprints and your details can be checked by you for spellos or addition of details on the address as we are not given sufficient space while filling the form initially.
9. You are then forwarded to a counter where the passport official cancels the old passport.
10. Next you go to the counter which has the Passport granting officer who "grants" the new passport.
11. You then take a passport acknowledgement recepit and leave. You are done.
12. The time the passport is dispatched - you receive an email as well as an sms. The passport arrives the next day morning.
I must say - i am thoroughly impressed with the process though it took me a good 3 hours because of the comfortable environment. With kids, it is easier to manage them with the new process. Thanks TCS for expediting the process and making it a smooth process :)
All the best, folks!!
