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Different Types of Passports in India, their Colours & Eligibility Criteria

What Are the Different Types of Indian Passports with Colour?

The different types of passports distinguish individuals by the type of travel they are permitted to undertake with that passport.

The below table clearly shows the various types of passports and the category of people who are assigned each of them:

Type of Passport

Category of People Assigned

Blue (Ordinary)

Any Indian Citizen by birth, descent, neutralisation or naturalisation.

White

Indian Govt. Officials, IAS Officers, Indian Police Service Department Officials

Maroon (Diplomatic)

Indian Foreign Services officials, officers from ministry of external affairs, dependents including parents, spouse, children, official hostess travelling with the official, officials with diplomatic status, officials on Indian government-related business

Orange

Those who have not studied beyond 10th standard.

Eligibility Criteria & Requirements for Different Types of Passports in India

Each of the passport types mentioned above has a different purpose and is issued to eligible persons. The table below clearly indicates the different types of passports and their eligible group: 

Types of Passport

Eligibility

Blue

Any Indian Citizen by birth, descent, neutralisation or naturalisation.

White

Indian Govt. Officials, IAS Officers, Indian Police Service Department Officials

Maroon

Indian Foreign Services officials, officers from ministry of external affairs, dependents including parents, spouse, children, official hostess travelling with the official, officials with diplomatic status, officials on Indian government-related business.

Orange

Those who have not studied beyond 10th standard.

Now that you are aware of the eligibility requirements, let’s learn about the application process for different types of passports.

How to Apply for a New Passport in India?

What is the Passport Application Fees in India?

Passport Fees for a Fresh Application of a Passport

Age of the Applicant Number of Pages in the Booklet Passport Validity Normal Passport Fees Tatkal Passport Fees
Below 15 Years 36 5 Years ₹ 1,000 ₹ 3,000
Aged 15 to 18 years 36 10 years ₹ 1,500 ₹ 3,500
Aged 15 to 18 years 60 10 years ₹ 2,000 ₹ 4,000
18 years or older 36 10 years ₹ 1,500 ₹ 3,500
18 years or older 60 10 years ₹ 2,000 ₹ 4,000

Passport Fees for Re-Issue or Renewal of Passport

Age of the Applicant Number of Pages in the Booklet Passport Validity Normal Passport Fees Tatkal Passport Fees
Below 15 Years 36 5 Years ₹ 1,000 ₹ 3,000
Aged 15 to 18 years 36 10 years ₹ 1,500 ₹ 3,500
Aged 15 to 18 years 60 10 years ₹ 2,000 ₹ 4,000
18 years or older 36 10 years ₹ 1,500 ₹ 3,500
18 years or older 60 10 years ₹ 2,000 ₹ 4,000

Read on to know about the documents required for passport application process.

Documents Required for Applying a New Passport in India

The passport application process in India has become hassle free in the recent years.

If you submit the correct documents, you can expect to receive your passport within 30-45 days in the normal category and within 1-3 days in the tatkal category.

Here are the major required documents for passport:

Documents Category Adults Minors
Identity Proof Any of the mentioned documents – Aadhaar card, voter card, PAN card, driving licence Aadhaar card, parent’s passport copy attested by them or by self
Address Proof Any of the mentioned documents – Aadhaar card, voter card, PAN card, driving licence, electricity bill, utility bill, rent agreement, utility bill, landline bill, mobile bill, gas connection proof, passbook of running a bank account, a certificate from the employer on company letterhead (should be a reputed company) Parent's present address proof including passbook of running a bank account, electricity bill, utility bill, rent agreement, utility bill, landline bill, mobile bill, gas connection proof
Age Proof Any of the mentioned documents – Birth certificate issued by the municipal corporation, declaration given by any orphanage on official letterhead confirming the date of birth of the applicant, school leaving certificate, policy bond issued by the Public Life Insurance company where the date of birth of the policyholder is mentioned Birth certificate issued by the municipal corporation, declaration given by any orphanage on official letterhead confirming the date of birth of the applicant, school leaving certificate, mark sheet of secondary or higher secondary, policy bond issued by the Public Life Insurance company where the date of birth of the policyholder is mentioned
Other documents Income tax assessment order, educational certificate, spouse passport copy (first and last page of passport where applicant's name as the spouse is mentioned) Annexure C/D as applicable, photo if minor is below 4 years of age, parents' passport copy showing spouse name endorsed or marriage certificate of parents, any other document as applicable according to parents’ marital status.

While the above documents are the basic requirements for every category of applicant, a few additional documents are required for the official/diplomatic passports:

  • Applicant ID card
  • Certificate issued by head of office
  • Official Request Letter from forwarding officer
  • Political/PMO clearance certificate, if applicable

Apart from documents, individuals need to learn about the validity and expiry of a passport. Read along!

What is the Validity and Expiry of a Passport in India?

FAQs About Different Types of Indian Passports