Mobile Passport Seva Kendra at Pune University from September 24 to October 1

How to book mobile van appointments:

i. Visit the Passport India website (https://www.passportindia.gov.in) and submit the application under the NORMAL scheme.

ii. After making the online payment, go to the ‘schedule appointment page’, select location ‘Mobile Van’ and book the appointment. Applicants should report 15 minutes prior to their scheduled appointment time as mentioned on the online application receipt

Documents: Please carefully read given checklists for both adult and minor applicants before submitting the application online. To check applicant’s genuineness, the section 5 of the Passports Act ]967 read with Rule 5 of the Passports Rules, 1980 stipulates that Passport Authority may make all such enquiry and may require an applicant to submit such additional information, documents as may be considered necessary by the Passport Authority, for the proper disposal of the application.

Digilocker and mAadhaar: Before submitting online application and visiting the Passport Seva Kendra, please download mAadhaar and Digilocker mobile apps and FETCH Birth Certificate, Aadhaar, Class l0 (Matriculation), Passing Certificate and other documents on these apps to verify document authenticity.

‘Smart ID Cards’ NOT accepted: Aadhaar is NOT a Date of Birth proof. Cut out Aadhaar) “Smart ID Cards” i.e. IDs such as Aadhaar, PAN Card, Voter ID, etc. printed on plastic by private entities/stationery shops are NOT accepted.

Desist from dealing with agents/touts who may make false promises about arranging an earlier appointment or faster passport service delivery. The Government has not authorized any such intermediary/representatives.

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