How to Apply Passport for Baby — Simple Guide for New Parents

Want to know How to Apply a Passport for a Baby in India? Here’s a simple and friendly guide so you can finish it fast with no confusion.

Basic checklist — what you need

These are the only things you need ready:

• Baby’s Birth Certificate
   
• Parents’ Aadhaar and original passport (if available)
   
• Baby and parents must be present at PSK
   
• Baby passport photo (white background)
   
• Online appointment confirmation
   

In short: documents + picture + both parents = done!

Step-by-step process

Visit passportindia.gov.in
Create account and fill application for “Minor Passport”
Choose Normal or Tatkal
Pay fees → book nearest PSK or post office center
Visit center with baby → short verification → baby photo uploaded
Keep SMS updates → Passport arrives by post

Most babies don’t need police verification. But if parents’ documents differ, it might happen.

Real example

Riya’s daughter was just 3 months old. She carried her birth certificate, Aadhaar, and husband’s passport. Even though her baby cried during the visit (cute but loud), the officer quickly took a photo while the baby was in her lap. They got the passport in 6 days. Smooth and simple.

Quick baby-photo tip

Your baby’s eyes should be open. If not, try a tiny rattle above the camera. Works most of the time.