Documents Required For Passport for Senior Citizen

The government of India has fixed very simple criteria for senior citizens to apply for a passport. They don’t need to stand in the queue and there is no need to schedule an appointment. Senior citizens who want to apply for a passport have a simple and quick process. They can go walk-ins at the Passport Seva Kendra without scheduling an appointment. Apart from this, there is a separate counter for senior citizens to complete the process instantly. 

However, it might not always be possible for the senior citizens to visit Passport Seva Kendra, but the government has fixed this rule for everyone. It is mandatory to be physically present at the PSK for photographs and biometrics. 

Eligibility 

The senior citizens above 65 years are eligible to apply for a passport under the senior citizens' category. Apart from this, the eligibility contains:

 

  • If a person is above 65 years and not a resident of Jammu and Kashmir
  • In case you are a resident of Jammu and Kashmir, your age should be above 65 years. For women, age is 60 years and above.

You are from Jammu and Kashmir and you fall under any of the below-mentioned categories:

 

  • You were born in J&K
  • Your present and permanent address is J&K
  • This doesn’t apply to Indian citizens who are from other states and have been positioned on duty in J&K by the government of India.

Required Documents for Passport for Senior Citizens


  • Senior citizens will require Voter Id, Aadhar Card, and Pan Card
  • Affidavit in the format of Annexure-I

For address proof, passport documents in Delhi are as follows (Any one):


  • Utility bills- electricity, gas, water, or landline bill
  • Aadhar card
  • Income tax assessment order
  • Registered rent agreement
  • Bank account photo
  • Certificate from employer on letterhead

For date of birth, the required documents are as follows (any one):

  • Birth Certificate
  • Secondary (12th) school leaving certificate
  • Affidavit – Annexure A

Other required documents (any three)

  • PAN Card
  • Aadhar Card
  • Gas connection bill
  • Driving License
  • Voter Id
  • Bank passbook, Kisan passbook, or post office passbook
  • Birth certificate 
  • Student photo identity card
  • Property documents
  • Arms licenses
  • Registered rent agreement

Connect with Khanna Associates for required passport documents in Delhi NCR. We are a pioneer consultancy and provide legal services in terms of passport work. 

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