Passport Seva 2.0: How To Apply For E-Passport, Benefits And Other Details
Passport Seva 2.0: Union External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar last week announced the roll out of the e-passport initiative under the Passport Seva Programme (PSP) 2.0 across the country. Initially launched as a pilot project in select cities, the nationwide rollout is a step towards building a complete Digital India ecosystem for travellers.
"In line with the Government of India's commitment to deliver the next level of citizen-centric service, I am delighted to inform that we have rolled out PSP V2.0 across the country. This would leverage advanced, high-end emerging technologies," said Dr Jaishankar.
Greetings to all Passport Authorities in India and abroad on the occasion of the 13th Passport Seva Divas.
Your commendable efforts, guided by 'Seva, Sushasan and Garib Kalyan', are instrumental to ensuring ease of travel, deepening access to global workplace and empowering the… pic.twitter.com/pDn53sjyyJ
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) June 24, 2025
What is an e-passport?
An e-passport or electronic passport is a combined paper and electronic passport that has an embedded chip for enhanced security and faster processing.
How does an e-passport work?
The e-passport has a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Chip and an antenna embedded as an inlay. The chip contains the personal details and biometric information of the passport holder.
The e-passport has a small additional gold colour symbol printed below the front cover, which will help distinguish it from regular passports.
How to apply for an e-passport?
To apply for an e-passport, an individual needs to visit the official Passport Seva Platform and follow the steps below.
Visit the official Passport Seva website.
New users shall sign up for an account, while existing users can simply log in.
Fill in the e-passport application and take an appointment at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK).
Pay the fee for the e-passport.
Visit the PSK or POPSK at the scheduled time for biometric capture and document verification.
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Benefits of an e-passport
Enhanced security: The chip is located on the front cover of the passport and securely contains your name, passport number, date of birth, and biometric details such as your photograph and fingerprints.
Tamper-proof: Owing to their encryption and secure chip technology, e-passports are less likely to be forged or replicated.
Contactless reading: Immigration officials can read the chip swiftly without opening the passport completely or scanning a barcode.
Global use: Since the passports are compliant with international standards, they can be used globally for hassle-free travel.
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