The government has upgraded passports with embedded chips to enhance security and make international travel smoother. Here’s everything you need to know about getting an e-Passport.

1️⃣ What is an e-Passport?

· An e-Passport contains a high-tech chip that stores your personal and biometric information.

· This makes it harder to forge and faster to verify at immigration counters.

· All passports issued or renewed after May 28, 2025, are e-Passports.

2️⃣ Who Can Apply?

· Any indian citizen applying for a new passport.

· Any citizen renewing their old passport after the cutoff date.

3️⃣ Step-by-Step application Process

Step 1: Register Online

· Visit passportindia.gov.in

· Create a user account and fill in personal details.

Step 2: Fill the application Form

· Select “Fresh Passport” or “Renewal”

· Choose e-Passport option (if not automatically selected)

Step 3: Schedule Appointment

· Pick a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Post office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK)

· Pay the required passport fees online

Step 4: Visit the PSK/POPSK

· Carry all original documents for verification

· biometric details (fingerprints, photograph, signature) will be collected

Step 5: Track Your Passport

· After submission, use the online tracking system

· Delivery usually takes a few weeks

4️⃣ Documents Required

· Proof of identity (Aadhaar, PAN, voter ID)

· Proof of address (utility bill, rental agreement)

· Old passport (for renewals)

· Birth certificate (if applying for the first time)

5️⃣ Advantages of e-Passports

· Enhanced Security: Difficult to forge

· Faster Immigration: Chip stores biometric info for quicker verification

· International Acceptance: Recognized globally

✅ Bottom Line:

Getting an e-Passport in india is simple and secure. By following the online application process and providing biometric details, you’ll have a passport that meets global security standards.

 

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Kokila Chokkanathan

26/11/2025 11:45 AM