Now, you can apply for passport from anywhere in India

The initiative is expected to benefit the applicants who are unable to apply at a PSK/POPSK near their ordinary place of residence, said the statement.

Union ministers Manoj Sinha and General V K Singh were present on the occasion.

Here’s how you can apply for an ordinary passport online under the new scheme:

1. Register through the Passport Seva Online Portal or the mPassport Seva App.

2. Login to the portal with the registered login ID.

3. Click on Apply for a fresh passport/re-issue of passport.

4. Select the state and city along with the district where you want to apply from. If you enter any city other than the one mentioned in your permanent address, your passport will be verified and issued from that address. A reconfirmation box will pop up to verify from where you want your passport to be issued.

A reconfirmation message will be visible on the site and app if you mention a state other than the one mentioned in your permanent address.

5. Your regional passport office will be changed to the location you have chosen and you will have to login again for registration.

6. After filling the form, click on the “Pay and Schedule Appointment” link on the “View Saved/Submitted Applications” screen to schedule an appointment.

7. The police verification, if required for a specific passport, would be conducted at the address specified in the application form.

8. The passport will be delivered by the RPO at the address specified by the applicant.