Passport Seva 2.0

1. It helps in safely keeping biometric data like fingerprints and iris scans on a secure chip. 

1. The chip has enough storage (64 kilobytes) to hold all personal and biometric information. 

1. A digital signature on the passport helps in confirming identity and prevents tampering. 

1. It makes the police verification and passport delivery process easy and fast. 

Benefits of Passport Seva 2.0 

There are several benefits of Passport Seva 2.0, which are as follows: 

1. Securely stores personal details – The e-Passport has a small electronic chip that helps in safely keeping the important information, like your photo, fingerprints, name, date of birth, and passport number. It protects your identity as well as makes the passport more reliable. 

1. Difficult to copy data– It is very hard to copy data because of advanced encryption and secure chip technology. This reduces the risk of tampering and fake passports that are being used for illegal purposes. 

1. Quick reading by officials – Immigration officers can scan the chip quickly without fully opening the passport or scanning a barcode. This makes the process at airports faster and smoother for travelers. 

1. Accepted worldwide – These e-passports follow international standards; therefore, these are accepted in every country. This helps in reducing the problems at immigration checkpoints. 

1. Speeds up verification through mPassport App –Through this app, police can complete checks in five to seven days, send updates instantly, and reduce delays. This will make the passport process quicker for everyone. 

Passport Seva 2.0 Fees 

In India, the cost of a new e-Passport depends on the number of pages. The regular fees are as follows: 

Note: Tatkal fees are extra and not included in the above amounts 

Steps to Apply for an e-Passport Online 

In order to apply for an e-passport through the official website, you need to follow the steps given below:  

• Go to the official website of Passport Seva 
• Register or log in by filling in your credentials 
• Fill in the application form accurately, and select the option- e-passport
•  Select a nearby Passport Sewa Kendra office or Post-Office Passport Seva Kendra to your location
• Pay the required fee online and book your appointment
•  On the appointment day, visit the PSK with original documents

Police Verification under Passport Seva 2.0 

Under Passport Seva 2.0, police verification has become faster with the help of the mPassport Police App. This app is available in more than 25 states and union territories. It helps in completing the verification process in five to seven days. The app lets officers to get alerts, upload documents directly from the app, and send updates instantly to passport offices. This has greatly reduced delays for first-time applicants, students, and working professionals.