What Documents are Required for Indian Passport?

RJ Posted by: Rhea Jindal
• 28 July, 2025
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The list of documents required for a new Indian passport application. proof of identity, like an Aadhaar card, a PAN card, a Voter ID, or any government ID. Poof of address, such as a bank statement, utility bills, rent agreement, or Voter ID. Proof of date of birth, which includes a birth certificate, Aadhaar card, School leaving certificate, or a certificate of date of birth from a gazetted officer, along with two passport-size photos.

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  • Abhinav Deshmukh 09 August, 2025

    An Indian passport is an important document that is used for travelling internationally. It also acts as an identity document abroad, and is known as a highly valuable document that is used for various purposes.

  • Abhishek Sain 05 August, 2025

    The documents that you would need to apply for an Indian passport for a minor:  that is Proof of identity, a copy of the parent's passport or birth certificate of the minor, Proof of age, like a school leaving certificate or birth certificate. proof of address, which includes your electricity bill, utility bill, rent agreement, and 2 passport-size photographs.

  • Siddharth Sethi 02 August, 2025

    To apply for an Indian passport appointment, you need to submit some of the following documents, which are identity proofs, PAN card, Aadhaar card, Driving license, Proof of address, such as Bank statements, rent agreements, utility bills, original birth certificate, two passport size photos, and a declaration form for the filling out the Indian passport application, with fees.

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