Passport Documents Required (Complete List)

You need identity proof, address proof, and date of birth proof to apply for a passport. Aadhaar Card is the most convenient — it works as all three. Make sure all documents have the same name and details.

Required Documents

Identity Proof (any one)

  • Aadhaar Card (recommended — works as identity, address, and DOB proof)
  • Voter ID (Election Card)
  • PAN Card
  • Driving Licence
  • Ration Card with photo

Address Proof (any one)

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Voter ID
  • Electricity / Water / Gas bill (not older than 3 months)
  • Bank account statement (not older than 3 months)
  • Registered rental agreement
  • Employer letter on company letterhead
  • Post office passbook with address

Date of Birth Proof (any one)

  • Birth Certificate (mandatory for applicants born on or after 01-Oct-2023)
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Matriculation (10th) Certificate
  • Driving Licence
  • Voter ID

For Non-ECR Category (if 10th pass or above)

  • 10th class marksheet or higher education certificate
  • Professional degree certificate (Engineering, Medical, CA, etc.)

Additionally Required

  • Passport-size photograph — 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, color, white background
  • Self-attested photocopies of all documents
  • Original documents (for verification at PSK)

For Minor Applicants (below 18 years)

  • Birth Certificate (mandatory)
  • Both parents' passports (if available)
  • Parent's identity proof and address proof
  • Annexure D — declaration by parent (if only one parent is applying)
  • School leaving certificate or bonafide certificate (if applicable)
  • Court custody order (in case of divorce/separation)

Additional Documents (Specific Cases)

  • NOC + Identity Certificate (Annexure B) + forwarding letter — for government employees
  • Marriage certificate — if adding spouse name
  • Gazette notification — for legal name change
  • Court order — for adoption or custody cases
  • Old passport (original) — for reissue applications

File Format & Size Rules

DocumentFormatMax Size
PhotoJPEG250 KB (630 x 810 px)
SignatureJPEG100 KB
Supporting DocumentsJPEG or PDF1 MB

Tips to Avoid Document Rejection

  • Self-attest every photocopy — sign at the bottom with your full name and date
  • Carry ORIGINAL documents to PSK — photocopies alone are not accepted
  • e-Aadhaar printout is NOT accepted at PSK — carry the physical Aadhaar card
  • Name on all documents must match exactly — even a middle name mismatch can cause rejection
  • Photo must have white background, no shadows, face covering 80-85% of frame
  • For address proof, bills must not be older than 3 months
  • If you are a government employee, get NOC and Annexure B from your department before applying
Follow the Step-by-Step Guide