So, I decided to get a new Indian passport. I’ve heard it’s a bit of a process, but I figured, how hard can it be? I went online, found the Passport Seva website, and started poking around.
First things first, I clicked on the “Register Now” button. Filled out all my details, you know, name, address, the usual stuff. I even set a login ID and password, feeling all official and whatnot. Once I was registered, I logged in, ready to tackle the application.
I clicked on “Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport”. It opened up this long form. I took a deep breath and started filling it out, section by section. It wanted all kinds of information! My parents’ names, my employment history, even details about any criminal records. Thankfully, I didn’t have any of those to report. The application form is really detailed. I double-checked everything to make sure it was all correct.

Once I submitted the form, I got a confirmation message. It said my application status was “Granted”. I was pretty happy about that! According to the website, I should expect my passport to be dispatched in three working days, excluding the submission date. That’s pretty quick, especially since they don’t need to wait for police verification in my case.
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Here’s what I did:
- Went to the Passport Seva website
- Registered for an account
- Logged in with my new ID and password
- Applied for a fresh passport
- Filled out the online application form
- Submitted the form and got a “Granted” status
- Waited three business days
- Received my new passport!
Honestly, the whole process was smoother than I expected. The website was pretty user-friendly, and the instructions were clear. I was a bit nervous about messing something up, but it all went well. Now, I’ve got my shiny new passport, and I’m ready for some adventures! I hope this helps anyone else looking to get an Indian passport. It’s not as scary as it seems!