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In most cases of issue of fresh passport, pre-police verification would be required, exception being Government servants on submission of ‘Identity Certificate’ as per Annexure ‘A’, or minors whose parent(s) hold valid passport etc. The general rules, regulations and procedures pertaining to issue of passports as stipulated in Passports Act and Passports Rule would apply. In most cases of re-issue, depending on records available in the Passport Office system, police verification would not be required or only post police verification would be required, exceptions being re-issue of passport in lieu of lost passport or complete change of name. |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Type of Application | Type of Police Verification | Dispatch of Passport |\n| Normal | Police Verification is not required | Passport is expected to be dispatched on third working day excluding the date of submission of application. |\n|  | Police Verification is required on a Post-Passport Issuance basis | Passport is expected to be dispatched on third working day excluding the date of submission of application-without waiting for the Police Verification Report. |\n| Type of Application | Type of Police Verification | Dispatch of Passport |\n|  | Police Verification is required on Pre-Passport Issuance basis | Passport is expected to be dispatched within three working days of receipt of a“Recommendatory” Police Verification Report (PVR) from the Police Department. This does not include date of receipt of “Recommendatory” PVR. |\n| Tatkaal | Police Verification is not required | Passport is expected to be dispatched within one working day excluding the date of submission of application. |\n|  | Police Verification is required on a Post-Passport Issuance basis | Passport is expected to be dispatched on third working day excluding the date of submission of application-without waiting for the Police Verification Report. |\n\n\n| Dos | Don’ts |\n| --- | --- |\n| ▪ Paste ONLY ONE COLOUR photograph as per the | ▪ Do not paste black and white photographs |\n| specifications given below\u003Cbr>▪ Paste your recent passport size photograph (4 .5 cm length x 3.5 cm width) in colour in the box meant for affixing the photograph | ▪ Dimensions of photograph should not be smaller than the box (i.e. 4.5 cm length x 3.5 cm width) provided in the application form |\n| ▪\u003Cbr>Background of the photograph should be plain white, and the | ▪ Photograph with dark background or in uniform, or with eyes |\n| dress should be in dark colour | hidden under coloured or dark glasses will not be accepted |\n| ▪\u003Cbr>Photograph should fit within the given box | ▪\u003Cbr>Photograph in computer print will not be accepted |\n| ▪ Frontal view of the full face should be visible in the photograph | ▪ Photograph is NOT to be signed |\n| ▪\u003Cbr>Photograph should be printed on good quality photo paper Print of the photograph should be clear and with a continuous-tone | ▪ Distracting shadows on the face or on the background should not be there |\n| quality | ▪ Eyes must not be covered by hair. Glares on eyeglasses should |\n| ▪ Expression of the face should be natural (no grinning, frowning or raised eyebrows) | be avoided with a slight upward or downward tilt of the head\u003Cbr>▪ Photograph should not be damaged, for example torn, creased, |\n| ▪\u003Cbr>Eyes must be open and both edges of face must be clearly | or marked |\n| visible | ▪\u003Cbr>Head coverings are not permitted except for religious reasons, |\n| ▪ Head should be in the centre of the frame and both ears should | but the facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and |\n|","cbCaih07t0Y3XXcD","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaih07t0Y3XXcD","pdf",628765,"English","# Applicant Information\n## Photograph Requirements\n# Police Verification Rules\n## Fresh Passport vs Re-issue\n# Application Types and Dispatch Timelines\n## Normal vs Tatkaal\n# Case Categories and Required Documents","[{\"question\":\"When is police verification required for a fresh passport application?\",\"answer\":\"Police verification is required in most cases for issue of a fresh passport, with exceptions such as government servants submitting an identity certificate and minors whose parent(s) hold valid passports.\"},{\"question\":\"How do dispatch timelines differ between Normal and Tatkaal applications?\",\"answer\":\"For Normal applications, passport dispatch is typically expected on the third working day excluding the submission date, with timing depending on whether police verification is pre- or post-issuance. 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