Passport is an essential document for those traveling abroad for job, higher education, business meeting, medical emergency, or family visit.
Over the years, the need for passports has increased with a positive response to the increasing globalization and growth of the economy. These documents are as important for adults as they are for minor children traveling with their parents. As per the latest guidelines of the Government of India, a child should have his/her own passport, and it is not mandatory for his/her parents to have his/her name in the passport.
How to apply for minor’s passport
One has to login with the registered ID by visiting the Passport Seva website. If you are not already registered, create a new ID and Password. Click on ‘Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport’ available on the home page of the website. Please tell that before applying in the fresh passport category, you have to tell that you do not have another passport. Submit after filling the required details and then click on ‘Pay & Schedule Appointment’ link. Pay online through Credit/Debit Card, Internet Banking and SBI Bank Challan. As per the website, online payment is mandatory for booking an appointment at all PSKs/POPSKs/POs. You will have to visit the Verification Passport Seva Office.
keep these things in mind
Parental consent is required in case a minor is applying for a passport. For the address proof of the minor, valid address proof of his/her parents will be required. Parents should take a self-attested copy of their passport to the Passport Seva Kendra and also carry the original passport with them. All the required documents can be attested by the parent on behalf of the minor. Minor candidate can apply for Non-ECR till he/she attains 18 years of age. ECNR stands for Immigration Check Not Required. Candidates falling in ECR category will have passport printed with ECR status. There will be no specific reference to people falling in the non-ECR category in the passport.
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