What is the advantage of Tatkal passport?
Table of Contents
- 1 What is the advantage of Tatkal passport?
- 2 Does Tatkal passport cost more?
- 3 How long does normal passport renewal take?
- 4 Can I convert my normal passport application to tatkal?
- 5 What is the cost of normal passport?
- 6 Can we convert normal to Tatkal passport?
- 7 What is the difference between a normal passport and a Tatkaal passport?
- 8 What is the Tatkaal scheme?
What is the advantage of Tatkal passport?
1. Not only the the tatkal scheme gives you the benefit of an early appointment but also quick dispatch of your passport. One can expect their passport to reach their doorstep in 1-3 working days. This depends on whether you require a police verification (in case of passport issuance) or not.
Does Tatkal passport cost more?
For Tatkal applications, you have to pay the same amount applicable under the regular category online. The excess Tatkal fee must be paid in cash at the Passport Seva Kendra after the passport officials accept your Tatkaal application.
Can I change normal passport to Tatkal?
PUNE: Citizens applying for a passport under the ‘Normal’ category can now get the travel document on ‘Tatkal’ basis if their applications meet certain necessary conditions, the ministry of external affairs has said.
How long does normal passport renewal take?
Normally the entire application process for reissue of passport takes around 15 days. However, if the application is filled in tatkal mode the entire process takes around 7-10 days.
Can I convert my normal passport application to tatkal?
You cannot change it. Anyways new passport will be delivered within a week but if you still want to change to tatkal you can visit the passport kendra.
What is the normal passport fee?
$110
I’m an adult (16 and older) and I’m applying for the first time
| Product | Form | Application Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Passport Book | DS-11 | $110 |
| Passport Card | DS-11 | $30 |
| Passport Book & Card | DS-11 | $140 |
What is the cost of normal passport?
| Sr. No. | Service Required | Application Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport including additional booklet due to exhaustion of visa pages (36 pages) of 10 years validity. | Rs.1,500/-* |
| 2 | Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport including additional booklet due to exhaustion of visa pages (60 pages) of 10 years validity. | Rs.2,000/- |
Can we convert normal to Tatkal passport?
How much does it cost to get a Tatkal passport?
You pay 1500 for normal passport and 2500 for tatkal passport. In case of tatkal passport, passport is issued first and police verification happens there after. In case of normal passport, the verification goes first and on satisfactory police verification, the passport is issued
What is the difference between a normal passport and a Tatkaal passport?
There is no difference between a normal passport and a tatkaal passport – in fact, there is no such thing called the tatkaal passport. It is the service level, or the application process that is different. Tatkaal, as the name suggests , ensures a faster processing of the application at a premium fee,…
What is the Tatkaal scheme?
Tatkaal, as the name suggests , ensures a faster processing of the application at a premium fee, subject to a set of additional documents being submitted. Do note that not everyone is eligible to apply for passport under the tatkaal scheme.
What are the documents required for Tatkaal?
Furnish the extra payment with the verification certificate and Annex E, as both of them are documents required for tatkaal, also a form stating that you want to change from normal to tatkaal. Make sure you get them done with all details correct and that would do with all the other documents of a normal passport application also.