How to Renew Your Indian Passport Through Tatkal

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get the new passport size photos (you need three photos) (35×35 mm).

   head should not be tilted etc.) Avoid wearing spectacles ,,, Ensure you fill up as much as possible, i.e. fields such as e-mail, profession and so on. , Click Save. ,, The next step is optional, but recommended.
   
   Upload the PDF file to the website, type the remaining fields, and then then download the modified file to your PC.
   
   Submitting a typed document is neater and more professional than handwritten fields.
   
   You can also use Adobe Acrobat Professional (P.S. note that Adobe Acrobat Professional is not the same program as the Adobe Acrobat Reader that is ubiquitous on most PCs, The professional version is a paid version that offers more features) to do the same task. , (It's free!) , See Type YES or NO for the #17 checklist (if you do not have any criminal record, then for most cases, this should be a NO.) Ensure that all the NOs are aligned properly.
   
   Ensure that you type in the emergency contact information (#18).
   
   Do list the phone numbers and e-mail ids too.
   
   Fill in the date and your location (#19).
   
   Enter the three proofs attached (eg, ration card, bank passbook, PAN card, birth certificate, drivers licence, election card, convocation certificate etc) – You need three identity proofs from the list given, one current address proof (bank statement, electricity bill, mobile bill etc).
   
   Additionally, you need to list your convocation certificate (or equivalent) for ECNR.
   
   On the Personal Particulars (PP) form, fill #2a (name change) as NOT APPLICABLE (if so).
   
   Fill the name of your police station in #8a and #8b eg "".
   
   Fill references (#10a & #10b).
   
   Use the first line for the full name, second for the address, and third for the landline and/or mobile numbers.
   
   Mark "X" in the citizenship box (#11).
   
   You may need to increase the font size.
   
   Fill in your previous passport details (#12).
   
   Repeat for PP (page2). , Staple pages 1-4 (Form 1) ,, You may need to use a marker. , On page #2, circle the appropriate fields for #13 and #14. , You must self-attest each copy that you have provided.
   
   Copy of your old passport (first page, last page, ECNR page, observations page).
   
   Copy of all valid visas issued on the passport (eg US visa) At least one document listed from #a to #i mentioned in Two additional documents listed from #a to #n (eg PAN card, driver's licence, birth certificate.
   
   Ensure that you attach the documents in order of priority (ie a to n).
   
   Current proof of address (eg bank statement, mobile bill) ECNR proof (eg convocation certificate). ,,, You may have to stand in a queue for three hours before your turn arrives. , Mention if you want a regular (36-pgs) or jumbo (60-pgs) passport. , To make a good impression, ensure the document is oriented towards the clerk, so that they do not have to flip the document. ,,, Hand them over when asked. ,,,, If you are paying in denominations over INR 100, you need to enter your name, telephone number, and the denomination serial number in a register. , It will tell you when the passport will be dispatched.
   
   You should receive the passport one day after dispatch date if you live in a metro.
   
   The entire process takes about seven days. , You need to show proof of identity when collecting the passport.
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   Step 2: Photographs must have: a white background

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   Step 3: visible ears

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   Step 4: visible facial features (eyebrows)

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   Step 5: no visible teeth

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   Step 6: straight head (ie.

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   Step 7: Read the guidelines on:

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   Step 8: Fill in the fields accordingly..

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   Step 9: Check all details

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    Step 10: if you are unmarried or have not changed your name

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    Step 11: check if you have entered NOT APPLICABLE.

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    Step 12: After you have saved the document

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    Step 13: you are given an appointment time (usually a week later)

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    Step 14: and a PDF file is generated.

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    Step 15: Save the PDF on your computer.

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    Step 16: Go to http://www.pdfescape.com/account/

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    Step 17: create an account

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    Step 18: and upload your PDF document.

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    Step 19: Using the type tool

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    Step 20: select the font as Arial

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    Step 21: and fill in the following fields: Date of birth in words (#4)

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    Step 22: Previous passport details (#11)

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    Step 23: Profession (#12d)

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    Step 24: Parents passport details for minors (if applicable) #16

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    Step 25: Citizenship details (#114) eg BIRTH

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    Step 26: ECNR (#15)

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    Step 27: type YES or NO

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    Step 28: ECNR (#15b)

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    Step 29: type in number corresponding to the document proof you plan to show.

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    Step 30: Download the completed from and print.

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    Step 31: Glue the photographs in the boxes.

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    Step 32: Sign in the respective boxes

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    Step 33: and sign across the two photos in the PP form.

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    Step 34: On Form 1

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    Step 35: page #1

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    Step 36: tick the word RENEWAL on the page header.

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    Step 37: Behind each PP form

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    Step 38: using a paper clip

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    Step 39: attach the following: (Ensure that the order is kept intact).

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    Step 40: So now you should have three bundles: A stapled Form 1

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    Step 41: and two bundles of PP form with the respective copies of your documents (eg PAN

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    Step 42: ration card) clipped behind them.

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    Step 43: Clip all your originals together including your passport

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    Step 44: On the day of the appointment take these three bundles

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    Step 45: your originals

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    Step 46: passport

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    Step 47: extra photos

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    Step 48: and glue to the passport office.

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    Step 49: When your turn arrives

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    Step 50: smile at the person at the counter

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    Step 51: tell the clerk that you want to renew your passport via tatkal.

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    Step 52: Hand Form 1 to the clerk.

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    Step 53: Immediately hand over your old passport.

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    Step 54: Hand over the two bundles of the PP forms.

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    Step 55: Keep your originals in your hand

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    Step 56: but within clear view of the clerk.

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    Step 57: After your documents are verified

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    Step 58: you need to stand in a queue to pay the fees Fees (As of 2011-01-17) INR 2500 tatkal adult

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    Step 59: INR 2100 (minor)

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    Step 60: INR 3000 tatkal adult jumbo

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    Step 61: Payment by cash (or Demand Draft) only.

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    Step 62: Stand in the next queue to pay the fees.

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    Step 63: When your turn arrives

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    Step 64: call out your name.

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    Step 65: Keep the receipt that you have got.

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    Step 66: Ensure that you are present at home when the passport is mailed to your address.

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