Top Changes in Indian Passport Rules 2025: What You Need to Know
Written By: Sam
It will be mandatory for persons born after October 1, 2023 to submit birth certificate for passport. This rule came into force in 1980.
Rules
For passport application, documents like birth certificate, Aadhaar card, PAN card, driving license, and voter ID have to be submitted, only then you can apply for passport.
Documents
People born before October 2023 were able to submit alternative documents like school leaving certificate or life insurance policy bond, which has now changed.
Date of Birth
For passport application, address proof like electricity bill, water bill, telephone bill, or rent agreement has to be submitted.
Address Proof
The same Aadhaar card or e-Aadhaar helps speed up the passport application process. It is acceptable as proof of date of birth and address.
Aadhaar
Government employees or pensioners can submit their service record or pay pension order as proof of date of birth.
Government
According to the passport seva online portal, submitting the right documents makes the application process faster and easier.
Process
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