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You apply on the Passport Seva portal and show your documents at a Kendra under the Visakhapatnam or Vijayawada Passport Office; after police verification the passport comes home by Speed Post.
For whom: Adults and children living in Andhra Pradesh getting their first passport (normal or Tatkaal).
Published on 30-10-2026. Not every fact has been checked against its official source yet: confirm at the office.
Answer a few questions to see which steps apply to you. The whole guide is below.

Documents you need

•
Proof of your present address
original and a copy
Any one of: Aadhaar (letter, card, or e-Aadhaar from the UIDAI website), water bill, telephone bill (landline or postpaid mobile), electricity bill, income tax assessment order, Election Commission photo ID card, gas connection bill, rent agreement, photo passbook of a running account in a public or private scheduled bank or a regional rural bank, your spouse's passport copy (if it has the same address), or a few others in the Instruction Booklet. For a child, an address proof in the parents' name is enough.
If you don't have it:
→ Getting a new Aadhaar
•
Proof of date of birth
original and a copy
For anyone born on or after 1 October 2023, only the birth certificate is accepted. For anyone born before that, any one of: birth certificate, transfer / school leaving / matriculation certificate of the last school, PAN card, an extract of the service record or the pension order (government servants), driving licence from the State Transport Department, Election Commission voter ID, or an insurance policy bond from LIC or a public company. The PAN card, service record, driving licence and voter ID count only if they show the exact date of birth.
•
Class 10 or higher certificate (if you have one)
original and a copy
People who studied up to class 10 or beyond, people over 50, income tax payers and gazetted government servants, among others, get "Non-ECR" status, and must show proof of it. Without proof, "ECR" is printed on the last page of the passport, and you then need clearance from the Protector of Emigrants before going to certain countries for work.
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Extra identity documents for Tatkaal
original and a copy
Adults: any 3 from this list; children: any 2 of items 1 to 6. (1) Aadhaar: PVC card, the complete original letter, or e-Aadhaar with a verified digital signature (small cut-out cards printed elsewhere are not accepted), (2) PAN card, (3) student photo ID from a recognised institution, (4) birth certificate, (5) up-to-date ration card, (6) last passport (re-issue only), (7) voter ID, (8) driving licence valid in the state where you apply, (9) bank, Kisan or post office passbook with your photo attested and the latest transactions entered, (10) SC / ST / OBC certificate, (11) arms licence, (12) pension documents (an old age pension order too), (13) employee photo ID from a government, public sector unit, local body or public limited company. Name, date of birth and father's name must be the same in all of them, and at least one must show the address in the form.
•
The Tatkaal undertaking ("Undertaking for Tatkaal Scheme")
original
If you don't have it:
The form, in Hindi and English, is on the "Tatkaal Passports" page of Passport Seva. Fill it in, sign it and take it with you.
•
Annexure 'D': the parents' declaration
original
On plain paper, as in the specimen, signed by both mother and father. A legal guardian attaches a copy of the court order. If one parent does not consent, Annexure 'C' is given instead, and Tatkaal is then not possible.
If you don't have it:
The specimen is on the "Annexures/Affidavits" page of Passport Seva.
•
The parents' passports (if they have them)
original and a copy
The original passports and self-attested copies. If a parent holds a passport that has the spouse's name in it, and Annexure 'D' is given, a child usually needs no police verification. The Passport Office has the final say.
•
A recent colour photo of the child (children under 4 only)
original
📷 What the photo must look like
← 35 mm →
↕ 45 mm
• Size: 35 × 45 mm (width × height)
• Background: White
• In colour
• Only the head and the top of the shoulders, taken close: the face fills 80–85% of the photo. The whole head from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin, centred, from the front, looking straight at the camera.
• The child's eyes must be open and easy to see; keep hair away from them.
• Even light: no shadows on the face or the background, no flash reflections, no red eye.
• A natural expression and natural skin tones, with proper brightness and contrast.
• No head covering except for religious reasons, and then the face from chin to forehead and both sides must show.
• Children of 4 or older, and adults, need no photo: it is taken at the Kendra.

Steps

Only if
Normal or Tatkaal? Tatkaal (quicker, higher fee)
1.
First check on the "Tatkaal Passports" page that Tatkaal is open to you. It is not for some cases, such as a change of name, an address outside the office's area, children with Annexure 'C', children of a single parent, or adopted children. Apply only once you have all the Tatkaal documents in hand.
💻 Online
Open the official page ↗
passportindia.gov.in · opens in a new tab
📎 Extra identity documents for Tatkaal, The Tatkaal undertaking ("Undertaking for Tatkaal Scheme")
Only if
Which district do you live in? Srikakulam, Parvathipuram Manyam, Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Alluri Sitharama Raju, Anakapalli, East Godavari, West Godavari, Kakinada, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema, Eluru (Passport Office, Visakhapatnam)
2.
On the Passport Seva portal, click "Register", fill in the details and click "Sign Up". Confirm your email address from the mail, then log in. Choose "Visakhapatnam" as the Passport Office. Passport Seva Kendras (PSK) under this office: Visakhapatnam (Murali Nagar) and Bhimavaram. Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSK): Amalapuram, Araku, Eluru, Kakinada, Rajahmundry, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Yelamanchili.
💻 Online
Open the official page ↗
passportindia.gov.in · opens in a new tab
Only if
Which district do you live in? Krishna, NTR, Guntur, Palnadu, Bapatla, Prakasam, Sri Potti Sriramulu Nellore, Tirupati, Chittoor, Annamayya, YSR, Sri Sathya Sai, Ananthapuramu, Kurnool, Nandyal (Passport Office, Vijayawada)
3.
On the Passport Seva portal, click "Register", fill in the details and click "Sign Up". Confirm your email address from the mail, then log in. Choose "Vijayawada" as the Passport Office. Passport Seva Kendras (PSK) under this office: Vijayawada (M.G. Road) and Tirupati. Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSK): Anantapur, Bapatla, Chittoor, Gudivada, Guntur, Hindupur, Kadapa, Railway Kodur, Kurnool, Nandyal, Narasaraopet, Nellore and Ongole.
💻 Online
Open the official page ↗
passportindia.gov.in · opens in a new tab
Only if
Which of these are you? Indian citizen living in India
4.
Under "Services", open "Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport". Fill in the passport type, your details, family, address, emergency contact and other details, and submit. You get an Application Reference Number (ARN). It cannot be changed after you submit, so check it first. If you ever held an ordinary passport before, this is a "Re-issue", not a "Fresh" application.
💻 Online
Open the official page ↗
passportindia.gov.in · opens in a new tab
Only if
Who is the passport for? Someone 18 or older · Normal or Tatkaal? Normal
5.
Click "View" → "Pay and Schedule Appointment" and pay the fee online (card, net banking or UPI). Then pick a PSK or POPSK near you and book a date. The appointment details come by SMS; no printout is needed.
💻 Online
Open the official page ↗
passportindia.gov.in · opens in a new tab
💰 Fee: ₹2,500 · ₹2,500 for a 36-page passport; ₹3,500 for 60 pages (from 1 July 2026). People over 60 get 10% off the fee for a fresh passport. The fee stays valid for a year from the first appointment date and is not refunded.
Only if
Who is the passport for? Someone 18 or older · Normal or Tatkaal? Tatkaal (quicker, higher fee)
6.
Click "View" → "Pay and Schedule Appointment", pay the full Tatkaal fee online and choose "Tatkaal" as the appointment quota. Book the date at a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK): Post Office Kendras (POPSK) do not take Tatkaal. A Tatkaal appointment can be rescheduled only once.
💻 Online
Open the official page ↗
passportindia.gov.in · opens in a new tab
💰 Fee: ₹5,000 · ₹5,000 for a 36-page Tatkaal passport; ₹6,000 for 60 pages. This includes the normal fee (from 1 July 2026).
Only if
Who is the passport for? A child under 18 · Normal or Tatkaal? Normal
7.
Click "View" → "Pay and Schedule Appointment" and pay the fee online. Then book a date at a nearby PSK or POPSK. The details come by SMS.
💻 Online
Open the official page ↗
passportindia.gov.in · opens in a new tab
💰 Fee: ₹1,750 · ₹1,750 for a 36-page passport for a child under 18 (from 1 July 2026); children up to 8 get 10% off for a fresh passport. Children get only the 36-page booklet, valid for 5 years or until they turn 18, whichever comes first. A child of 15 to 18 who wants a 10-year passport pays the adult fee and must also show Non-ECR proof.
Only if
Who is the passport for? A child under 18 · Normal or Tatkaal? Tatkaal (quicker, higher fee)
8.
Click "View" → "Pay and Schedule Appointment" and pay the full Tatkaal fee online. Book the date at a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK): Post Office Kendras do not take Tatkaal.
💻 Online
Open the official page ↗
passportindia.gov.in · opens in a new tab
💰 Fee: ₹4,250 · ₹4,250 for a 36-page Tatkaal passport for a child under 18, normal fee included (from 1 July 2026).
Only if
Who is the passport for? Someone 18 or older
9.
On the appointment day, go to the Kendra yourself with the original documents and one set of self-attested copies. Your photo and fingerprints are taken there, so you need not bring a photo. Laptops, tablets and cameras are not allowed inside. If you do not visit within 90 days of submitting the online form, you must submit the form again.
🏛️ The PSK or POPSK you booked (under the Regional Passport Office, Visakhapatnam or Vijayawada)
📎 Proof of your present address, Proof of date of birth, Class 10 or higher certificate (if you have one), Extra identity documents for Tatkaal, The Tatkaal undertaking ("Undertaking for Tatkaal Scheme")
Only if
Who is the passport for? A child under 18
10.
On the appointment day, take the child to the Kendra: even a baby must be there in person. Both parents come, or one parent with both parents' passports. Take the original documents and self-attested copies; the parents can attest the child's documents.
🏛️ The PSK or POPSK you booked (under the Regional Passport Office, Visakhapatnam or Vijayawada)
📎 Proof of your present address, Proof of date of birth, Annexure 'D': the parents' declaration, The parents' passports (if they have them), A recent colour photo of the child (children under 4 only), Extra identity documents for Tatkaal, The Tatkaal undertaking ("Undertaking for Tatkaal Scheme")
Only if
Which of these are you? Indian citizen living in India
11.
The police verify your details at the address given in the form. For most fresh passports this happens before the passport is issued; for Tatkaal, after it is issued. The Passport Office decides which.
🏛️ Police verification (at your address)
12.
Open "Track Application Status" on the portal or the "Passport Seva" app and check the status with your ARN or file number and date of birth. Or call the National Call Centre on 1800-258-1800 (free).
💻 Online
Open the official page ↗
passportindia.gov.in · opens in a new tab
Only if
Normal or Tatkaal? Normal
13.
The passport comes by Speed Post to the present address in the form; it cannot be collected from the office. It is best to take it from the postman yourself.
✋ You do this yourself
⏱️ within 30 days · Within 30 working days for a fresh passport; the time police verification takes is extra (MEA citizen's charter).
Only if
Normal or Tatkaal? Tatkaal (quicker, higher fee)
14.
The Tatkaal passport also comes by Speed Post to the present address in the form; it cannot be collected from the office.
✋ You do this yourself
⏱️ within 3 days · Within 3 working days, if you are eligible for Tatkaal (MEA citizen's charter).

You cannot get this

This guide is for applying in India. For Indians living abroad, passport services are given by the Indian Embassies, High Commissions and Consulates (Indian Missions and Posts abroad).
Instead, see:
Apply through the Indian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate in the country where you live. The Passport Seva home page has an "Apply Passport Abroad" link.
Not confirmed: We could not read the steps, documents or fees for applying abroad; see the website of the Indian Embassy or Consulate in the country where you live. If you are in India for a while, ask the Passport Seva National Call Centre (1800-258-1800) whether you may apply at a Passport Seva Kendra here.

You cannot get this

An Indian passport is only for Indian citizens: the passport authority must refuse a passport when the applicant is not a citizen of India (Passports Act, 1967, section 6(2)(a)). An OCI cardholder is a foreign national, not a citizen of India (Ministry of Home Affairs notification S.O. 1050(E), 4 March 2021).
Instead, see:
If you still have your old Indian passport after taking another country's citizenship: It is surrendered for a Surrender Certificate: apply first on the Passport Seva portal, then take the original passport and proof of your foreign nationality to the Passport Office for your present address. There is no police verification; the fee is ₹750 from 1 July 2026. If you live abroad, ask the Indian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate there.

You cannot get this

An Indian passport is only for Indian citizens: the passport authority must refuse a passport when the applicant is not a citizen of India (Passports Act, 1967, section 6(2)(a)).
Instead, see:
If you were an Indian citizen before and still have an Indian passport after taking another country's citizenship: It is surrendered for a Surrender Certificate: apply first on the Passport Seva portal, then take the original passport and proof of your foreign nationality to the Passport Office for your present address. There is no police verification; the fee is ₹750 from 1 July 2026. If you live abroad, ask the Indian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate there.

Fees and time limits

Step 5
💰 ₹2,500 · ₹2,500 for a 36-page passport; ₹3,500 for 60 pages (from 1 July 2026). People over 60 get 10% off the fee for a fresh passport. The fee stays valid for a year from the first appointment date and is not refunded.
Step 6
💰 ₹5,000 · ₹5,000 for a 36-page Tatkaal passport; ₹6,000 for 60 pages. This includes the normal fee (from 1 July 2026).
Step 7
💰 ₹1,750 · ₹1,750 for a 36-page passport for a child under 18 (from 1 July 2026); children up to 8 get 10% off for a fresh passport. Children get only the 36-page booklet, valid for 5 years or until they turn 18, whichever comes first. A child of 15 to 18 who wants a 10-year passport pays the adult fee and must also show Non-ECR proof.
Step 8
💰 ₹4,250 · ₹4,250 for a 36-page Tatkaal passport for a child under 18, normal fee included (from 1 July 2026).
Step 13
⏱️ within 30 days · Within 30 working days for a fresh passport; the time police verification takes is extra (MEA citizen's charter).
Step 14
⏱️ within 3 days · Within 3 working days, if you are eligible for Tatkaal (MEA citizen's charter).

If something goes wrong

If it is rejected
If the Passport Office rejects the application, log in to the portal and appeal under "Log appeal". Pay the ₹25 fee online and upload a copy of the office's decision; you can follow it with the appeal number. If the Kendra refuses you a token for missing documents, you can go back to the same Kendra with them.
Passport Seva portal (appeal)
Open the official page ↗
passportindia.gov.in · opens in a new tab
If it is late
If the passport has not come after the charter time, complain under "Feedback / Grievance" on Passport Seva or on CPGRAMS (pgportal.gov.in), or call 1800-258-1800. If Speed Post sends the passport back, apply to your Regional Passport Office (Visakhapatnam or Vijayawada), with proof of your present address, to send it again. If it is still not solved, you can complain to the Directorate of Public Grievances, Cabinet Secretariat.
Passport Seva grievances
Open the official page ↗
passportindia.gov.in · opens in a new tab
📞 18002581800
If you are asked for more money
The fee is paid only online on the portal. Do not trust agents or touts who promise a quick appointment or passport: the government has authorised no one to do this. Report them to your Regional Passport Office.
Passport Seva grievances
Open the official page ↗
passportindia.gov.in · opens in a new tab
📞 18002581800
Also
If the application has been pending a long time (police verification included), contact the Regional Passport Office, Visakhapatnam: near the P.F. Office, beside Rythu Bazar, Marripalem VUDA Layout, NAD Post, Visakhapatnam 530009; phone 0891-2745747, for grievances 0891-2745956. Enquiries are taken Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, with an enquiry appointment booked first through your Passport Seva login.
Regional Passport Office, Visakhapatnam
Open the official page ↗
passportindia.gov.in · opens in a new tab
📞 08912745747
Also
If the application has been pending a long time (police verification included), contact the Regional Passport Office, Vijayawada: 4th floor, Stalin Central, D.No. 27-37-158, Governorpet, M.G. Road, Vijayawada 520002; phone 0866-2445566. The enquiry counters are open on working days from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm; the office is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Regional Passport Office, Vijayawada
Open the official page ↗
passportindia.gov.in · opens in a new tab
📞 08662445566

Related guides

→ Opening a bank account (Jan Dhan / zero-balance account)→ Updating your Aadhaar→ Enrolling as a voter and getting a voter ID card→ New PAN card
Not confirmed: The district lists are as the two offices' pages on the Passport Seva portal give them. If your district is not in either list (a newly formed district, for example), call 1800-258-1800 to ask which office covers it. The portal also says you may apply under any Passport Office.
Updated on 30-10-2026
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