Tatkaal Passport

A passport is among the most important travel documents if planning to go abroad. If you don’t already have a passport, you must apply for one. If there’s an emergency abroad or a person has limited time, then Indians can apply for a tatkal passport. Read on to learn everything related to tatkal passports in India & how to apply for them.

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Tatkaal Passport: Key Highlights

A passport application is a time taking and complicated process, often requiring days of preparation and formalities. The ‘Tatkaal’ passport facility is an expedited passport application procedure established by the Ministry of External Affairs. It lets people apply for and receive a passport quickly and easily if they need to travel outside India urgently. This out of turn issuance is available for both fresh and re-issues.

Let’s learn some of the key features of tatkaal passports in India:

Category	Specification
Tatkal Passport Fee*	Rs. 3,000 - 5,500
Passport Enquiry	1800 - 258 - 1800 (Toll-Free)
Total Number of Pages	36 or 60
Processing Time	1-3 days, dispatched on 3rd day
Validity	5 - 10 years
Police Procedure	Not required before passport issuance
Tatkal Passport Renewal	Provided

* Fee will vary with the service opted and is subject to change with time and government regulations.

While the procedure requires similar documents and steps as normal passport application, it is faster and reduces the passport processing time considerably. Tatkal passport procedure in India is a life-saver if you need to travel abroad urgently on a short notice. Your passport is necessary for applying for a visa and planning your travel itinerary if visiting multiple countries. It is among the most important documents to carry abroad such as your official ID, and travel insurance plan.

Tatkaal Passport Eligibility

Tatkal is a special scheme meant for travellers who need a passport urgently. Applicants can apply for a tatkal passport renewal or apply for a fresh tatkal passport in India. However, not everyone can avail of this facility, and there are certain factors the authorities consider.

The authorities at the Regional Passport Office have some eligibility criteria under which people can apply for a tatkal passport in India. Passport under the tatkal scheme is not available for the following categories:

Indian descent applicants born abroad
People who have been deported to India from another country
Residents of India who have been granted Indian citizenship (through Naturalization or Registration)
Children that foreign or Indian parents have adopted
People repatriated from another country at the government’s cost
People who have got their name changed (major changes)
Minor children with single parent
Those applying for passport renewal for short validity
Residents of Nagaland residing outside Nagaland
Residents of J&K residing outside Jammu & Kashmir
Minor residents of Nagaland
Those applying if the passport has been lost, stolen or damaged beyond recognition
Those who have had a change in appearance or sex
Applicants related to a criminal court case
Applicants who have changed their personal credentials, for example, change in signature

Procedure to Apply for Tatkaal Passport in India

Applying for a passport under the tatkal scheme is similar to the procedure of a normal passport. Take a look at the simple steps involving the online tatkal passport application below:

Step 1- Go to the official Passport Seva website and login using your ID and password

Step 2- If you don’t have an account already, create an account by clicking on the ‘New User Registration’ and register using the Login ID and password like shown below:

Step 3- Upon logging in, you will be directed to ‘Applicant Home’ under which a list of services will be available.

Step 4- Click on the ‘Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport’.

Step 5- Choose the application option depending on whether you need a fresh passport or a re-issue.

Step 6- Under the ‘Required Scheme’, select ‘Tatkaal’ option

Step 7- Fill the downloaded form with correct and up-to-date information

Step 8- Complete the tatkal application procedure by submitting it and making the payment online

Step 9- You will see a fee receipt, save it & print it

Step 10- Book an appointment at the applicable Passport Service Kendra near you

Please note that not all applicants can apply for a passport under the tatkaal scheme. If your application status is ‘Granted’ only then you can avail of this benefit.

Documents for Tatkaal Passport

Also referred to as ‘Out of turn’ passport issuance, certain documents are necessary for tatkal passport application. Any three of the following documents can be provided for tatkal passport application:

Old/last passport if applying for a re-issue
Aadhar card issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India
Voter ID (EPIC)
Birth certificate
Permanent Account number (PAN card)
Driving License from the state of submission of the applicant
Student photo ID issued by recognised educational institutions
Post Office Passbook or Kisan Passbook or Bank Passbook
Arms License issued under the Arms Act of 1959
Certificate for Scheduled Tribe, or Scheduled Caste or Other Backward Class
Service photo ID issued by Central/State government, local bodies, Public Sector Undertaking etc.
Pension documents or old age pension order
Ration card

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Tatkaal Passport Processing Time

It takes 1-3 working days to process a tatkal passport application without a police verification. Compared to the normal passport procedure that takes 30-45 days, the time taken to process an application for tatkal passport is shorter.

Under the tatkal passport scheme, applicants can avail faster processing in a separate que as well as earlier passport appointment.

Once the applicant has visited the PSK (Passport Seva Kendra) and the final status is ‘Granted’ for their tatkal passport application, by the third day the tatkal passport is dispatched.

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Tatkaal Passport Fee Structure

Under the Tatkal scheme, applicants can get their passports quickly without waiting long. However, for this expedited process, the fee is higher than the normal passport application fee. Since people can apply for fresh as well as for tatkal passport renewal, given below are the different fees for tatkal passports in India:

Fees for Fresh Tatkaal Passport

For new users registering on the Passport Seva Portal (applying for the first time), the fee has been mentioned in the table below:

Applicant’s Age	Fee in INR (36 Pages)	Fee in INR (60 Pages)
Above 18 years	3500	4000
Below 15 years	3000	-
15-18 years (5 years validity/until 18 years of age)	3000	-
15-18 years (10 years validity)	3500	Not Available for minors

Fees for Tatkaal Passport Renewal

If your passport needs to be re-issued urgently, then it can be done under the Tatkaal Scheme as well. You must provide the correct reason for the re-issue as the fee may vary depending on the reason and number of pages required. Given below is the fee for tatkal passport according to the reason for re-issue. The fee stated is for applicant’s ages 18 years and above:

Reason for Passport Reissue	Fee in INR (36 Pages)	Fee in INR (60 Pages)
Lost or Damaged Passport (Expired)	3500	4000
Lost or Damaged Passport (Not Expired)	5000	5500
Validity Expired/ Due to Expire	3500	4000
Change in Personal Particulars/ Delete ECR	3500	4000
Exhaustion of Pages	3500	4000

For applicants below 18 years, the fee may vary depending, so it is best to refer to the passport fee calculator. It will give you the applicable fee.

How to Use Fee Calculator
You can find the exact fee for your tatkal passport application by using the ‘Fee Calculator’ feature available on the Passport Seva Portal. All you need to do is to input relevant information and calculate the fee’ button. It will display the applicable fee depending on the parameters selected. Here are the steps to use the passport fee calculator:

Step 1- Visit the official ‘Passport Seva Portal’ website and find the ‘Passport Fee Calculator’ link.

Step 2- Upon clicking, you will need to fill in details like:
- Application Type
- Type of Service (Fresh or Reissue)
- Age of Applicant
- Number of pages in Booklet
- Required Scheme
Step 3- Select the number of pages required in passport

Step 4- Under the ‘Required Scheme’ category, select the option for ‘Tatkaal’

Step 5- Click on the 'Calculate Fee' button once you have filled all the details. The fee will be displayed in INR.

Please note that all these fields are mandatory to get the accurate passport fee amount. If applying for a tatkal passport renewal, then make sure to select the reason for re-issue carefully.

How to Pay Tatkal Passport Fee

Please note that those applying under the tatkaal passport scheme only need to pay the amount online as applicable under the Normal scheme. The remaining amount needs to be paid in cash when they visit the nearby Passport Seva Kendra after their application under the tatkaal category has been accepted.

For those applying for a tatkal passport online, there are multiple ways to pay the tatkal passport fee:

Using credit or debit card
Using internet banking
SBI wallet payment
SBI bank challan

Tatkaal Passport India: FAQs

Q: My passport is damaged, and I need to go abroad, can I get a tatkal passport?

Ans: If your passport has not been damaged beyond recognition, then you can apply for a re-issue of your passport under the tatkal scheme. Tatkal passport application for completely damaged booklets is not available.
Q: What is the appointment quota in the tatkaal passport application?

Ans: To book an early passport appointment for passport application, you can book either ‘Normal’ appointment or a ‘tatkaal’ appointment.
Q: Can minors get a tatkal passport if their parents have a criminal background or adverse police verification?

Ans: Yes, but this is subject to the concerned authority’s approval.
Q: How many days a tatkal passport takes?

Ans: Once the tatkal application request is granted, it takes 3 working days to be issued.
Q: Is police verification required for tatkal passport?

Ans: No, under the tatkal scheme, police verification is not required before the tatkal passport is issued. It may be required on a case to case basis or may be carried out later.
Q: Is there a way to calculate the exact tatkal passport fee?

Ans: Yes, you can find out the exact fee for tatkal passport using the online passport fee calculator. It is available on the official government website i.e. passport seva kendra.
Q: I'm a resident of Nagaland, can I apply for a tatkal passport?

Ans: No, Indian citizens residing in Nagaland can't apply for tatkal passport.

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