Now Get Your Passport at Home: Government Launches Mobile Passport Seva Van

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Getting a Passport Is Now Easier Than Ever! One Click and Services Come to Your Doorstep

A passport has become a necessity for almost everyone today. Now, the government has launched a service that eliminates the need to stand in long queues to get one.

In today’s digital age, people prefer to get things done through apps to save time. With this in mind, the government has introduced many digital services, and now a crucial one has been added to the list—passport application and renewal from home. The Mobile Passport Seva Van is an initiative that allows people to apply for and receive their passport without stepping out.

Launched under the Passport Seva Project, the mPassport Seva Van is especially beneficial for the elderly and differently-abled. It has already been introduced in cities like Bhopal, Goa, Kashmir (Kargil), and Chandigarh. Currently running as a pilot project, this service is expected to expand across the country in the coming months.

How to Apply Passport Online:

  1. Visit www.passportindia.gov.in.

  2. Register as a new user, or log in if already registered.

  3. Select the ‘Apply for Fresh Passport / Reissue’ option.

  4. Fill in the complete form carefully and submit.

  5. Book an appointment.

  6. Select the option for Mobile Passport Seva or Doorstep Service.

  7. Choose a convenient date and time slot to finalize the appointment.

Cities Where the Service Has Started:

  1. Initial rollout began in Bhopal and nearby rural areas.

  2. Service has been operational in Kargil (Kashmir) since early June.

  3. Four mobile vans are active in Chandigarh, providing full Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) services.

  4. A van has been stationed at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

  5. The service has also launched in Goa.

Important Instructions:

  • Each van is equipped with a printer, scanner, computer, and other necessary equipment for document verification, photographs, and biometrics.

  • The service is available for people applying for a new passport or a reissue. It is not available for Tatkal applications.

  • Once the verification is done through the van, the standard procedure—including police verification and delivery—will continue as usual. The van primarily handles documentation and biometric verification.

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