Indian citizenship can be acquired by birth, descent, registration and naturalization. The conditions and procedure for acquisition of Indian citizenship as per the provision of the Citizenship Act, 1955
A special provision exists for the submission of applications for Indian Citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act of 2019. It is specifically for individuals who entered India on or before 31st December, 2014, and belonging to Hindu or Sikh or Buddhist or Jain or Parsi or Christian community from Pakistan or Afghanistan or Bangladesh.
The Check Appointment Availability feature on the Passport Seva portal helps users find available slots for passport-related appointments. By entering their region or Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) details, applicants can view the dates and times for scheduling their appointments. This tool aids in planning and ensures a smooth application process by allowing users to book convenient appointment slots.
The Tatkaal Passport Service is designed for individuals who require their passports urgently. This expedited service on the Passport Seva portal allows applicants to receive their passports faster than the regular process. Applicants must submit additional documents and pay a higher fee to avail of this service. The Tatkaal scheme ensures quick processing and delivery of passports.
The Ordinary Passport service on the Passport Seva portal enables Indian citizens to apply for a standard passport. This service involves filling out an application form, submitting required documents, scheduling an appointment, and attending a personal interview. The Ordinary Passport is intended for regular travel purposes, including business, tourism, and personal trips abroad.
The New User Registration on the Passport Seva portal allows individuals to create an account for accessing various passport services. Users need to provide essential details such as name, date of birth, email, and mobile number to register. Upon successful registration, users can apply for new passports, renewals, and other related services.
The Government of West Bengal is aware that Non‐Resident Indians (NRIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) from West Bengal often face challenges in accessing various government services that may be required
This service is to apply for No Objection Return to India (NORI) in case of Pakistani Nationals living in India from Police Department. This is a G2C service. Applicants need register to apply for this service. Individuals can apply for this service.
This service is to apply for NOC For Indian living in abroad from Police Department. This is a G2C service. Applicants need to register to apply for this service. Individuals can apply for this service.
This service is to Know the Mobile Passport Police Application, Kerala
This service is to apply for Citizen Information, THUNA is a new venture of Kerala Police,, Kerala
This service is to apply for Citizen Trip, THUNA is a new venture of Kerala Police, Kerala
A foreigner can apply online for availing registration and other visa related services in the office of FRRO/FROs in India. The application is aimed to build centralized online platform for foreigners for visa related services. Its key objective is to provide Faceless, Cashless and Paperless services to the foreigners without requirement of visiting FRRO/FRO office. No requirement of taking appointment and visiting FRRO/FRO office unless specifically called upon by the FRRO/FRO.
Citizens may retrieve the Apostille by specifying the Apostille/Attestation number; as per the Apostille Convention, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), a Competent Authority to issue Apostilles in electronic form that are maintained in e-registers
Ministry of External Affairs provides eSanad, an online document verification/attestation/apostille service for verification of documents & certificates in a contactless, faceless, cashless and paperless way for Indian citizens, foreigners who have obtained documents from document issuing authorities (DIAs) in India.
Ministry of Home Affairs offers online service to allow Registration As a Citizen of India Under Section 5(1)(a) of the Citizenship Act, 1955 Made by a person of Indian Origin.
Ministry of Home Affairs offers online service to allow Registration As a Citizen of India Under Section 5(1)(c) of the Citizenship Act, 1955 Made by a person Who is/has been married to a Citizen of India.
Ministry of Home Affairs offers online service to allow Declaration of Renunciation of Citizenship Under Section 8 of the Act Made by a Citizen of India
Ministry of Home Affairs offers online service to allow application for Declaration of Intention to Resume Indian Citizenship Under Section 8(2) of the Act made by a person.
Ministry of Home Affairs offers online service to allow application for registering a minor child under Section 5(1)(d) of the Citizenship Act, 1955