Passport for Newborn Baby in India

Step 1: Visit the official website of Passport Seva Kendra and register an account in the name of the child.  

Step 2: Validate the account by providing your email ID and then log in to the PSK account using the credentials.  

Step 3: When applying for a passport online, choose either Option 1 or Option 2. While the second option allows you to download and fill out the form at your leisure, the first allows you to fill out the form online. 

Step 4: Alternative 1 allows you to submit the online form right away. Option 2 would need you to save the completed form in XML format. Then, publish it in the same section where you chose Alternative 2. 

Step 5: After paying the application cost, reserve a space.  

Offline Process to Apply for a Newborn Baby Passport

Given below are the steps to apply for a passport for a newborn baby offline: 

Step 1: Visit the nearest Passport Seva Kendra office or Passport Office.  

Step 2: Duly fill in the application form and submit it along with all the necessary documents.  

Step 3: Pay the application fee.   

Documents Required for Newborn Baby Passport

Candidates must also have the following documents (original and photocopies) :

1. Birth Certificate of the baby 
2. Proof of current address (if parent has a Passport then this will suffice) 

1. Filled and signed Annexure H which can be procured from the Passport Seva Kendra website. 
2. Passport photo of the baby against a background that is white 
3. Appointment receipt 
4. Marriage certificate if the spouses name has not been endorsed on a parents Passport 
5. The birth certificate for the concerned kid is issued by the relevant municipal municipality. 

The Fee Schedule for Infant Passport Applications 

 For a minor applying for a standard passport in India, the fee is Rs.1000, and the tatkal charge is Rs.2000. 

Application Processing Time for Infant Passports

Processing times for newborn passports can vary depending on a few factors. Following a successful application, parents and guardians should receive a confirmation receipt or note. Following this confirmation, the passport is usually mailed to the appropriate address within 4-7 days. 

What is the Duration of Validity for an Infant/Newborn Passport? 

In India, an infant or newborn's passport is valid for 5 years or until they reach the age of 18, whichever comes first. Subsequently, renewal is necessary to maintain its validity. 

Minors aged 15-18 have the choice of either applying for a minor passport valid until they reach 18, or opting for a full validity passport valid for 10 years.