Advisory
In order to expedite the processing of passport applications, the Embassy of India would like to request all applicants who are applying for issue of fresh passport or reissue, and wish to submit the hard copy of the application form and the supporting documents, to the Embassy, are requested to kindly first send a scanned copy of all the documents by email at the following email id in the Embassy: [email protected] before submitting the same at the Embassy.
On receipt of the message, the Embassy will scrutinize the documents and then notify the applicant whether the documents are in order or additional documents are required. Thereafter, all documents along with the current original passport may submitted to the Embassy for processing.
Applying for Passport
Website link for online passport application- https://portal3.passportindia.gov.in/Online/index.html
Eligible applicants can do online registration for applying for Passport and other services. Use Internet Explorer Browser for doing Online Registration.
Steps to be followed :
- Open https://portal3.passportindia.gov.in/Online/index.htmlon internet;
- Register by clicking on "Register" Link. Select "Norway-Oslo" in the box against Indian Mission;
- Login with the registered login ID and Password on "User Login" link
- In the applicant Home Page, click on "Apply for Ordinary Passport link to file a new application.
TATKAL PASSPORT APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED/PROCESSED IN THE EMBASSY
After filling up online application, a print-out / hard copy of the application along with the self-attested copies of all requisite documents (as mentioned in the checklist against each ccategory of issue /reissue) is required to be submitted directly at the Embassy. Submission of application at the Embassy requires prior appointment. Request for appointment can be sent via email ([email protected]).
Processing time for passport application
Renewal/Fresh passport – Normal processing of application to receiving of passport booklet time is 4 to 6 weeks, However, it may be expected early.
Lost/Damaged Passport - Normal processing of application to receiving of passport booklet time is 4 to 6 weeks, However, it may be expected early.
Mode of payment
Debit card – Only Debit cards issued by Norwegian Banks bearing the sign “BankAxept”.
For more details please visit- https://www.indianembassyoslo.gov.in/http://www.indianembassyoslo.gov.in/docs/1715762286Online%20payment%20not%20accepted.pdf
General Information for Passport Applicants
- The validity of a passport cannot be extended beyond the date of its final validity. An application for reissuing a passport has to be submitted in the prescribed form along with the current passport and a copy thereof.
- A separate passport must be obtained by every individual. A child's name can no longer be endorsed on a parent's passport.
- One recent photograph (5.1x5.1cm) showing frontal view of full face against light background in civilian clothes taken in a studio (Polaroid photographs and photographs with dark glasses or uniforms are not accepted) should be submitted along with the application. Please do not sign on any photograph and paste the photograph on application itself.
- Minors are issued passports for 5 years or up to attaining 18 years, whichever is earlier. However, minors in the age group of 15 to 18 years may apply for reissue of passport of 10 years validity subject to payment of requisite fees. Please visit consular fee section on the website. The documents required in this case would be as per minor.
- Applicants are advised to ensure that their application is complete in all respects;
- It is an offence under the Passport Act 1967 to furnish false information in the application. Passport facilities could be denied on grounds of suppression of material information, submission of incorrect particulars, wilful damage/loss of passport or for unauthorized change/tampering. The Passport can be impounded or revoked for violation of one or more of the provisions of the Passport Act.
- It is an offence to hold more than one valid passport at a time.
- A passport expired more than six months back should be supported by a Sworn Affidavit explaining the circumstances and spelling out the reasons for late submission.
- For change of address, please attach documentary evidence such as tax receipt, electricity/telephone bill, Election ID card, Aadhar Card, Passbook of nationalized bank or Nativity Certificate issued by the Competent Authority of the State concerned in India.
- Indian citizens acquiring citizenship/passport of another country should immediately surrender their Indian Passport to the Indian Embassy.
- There is no Tatkaal Service for issue/reissue of passport.
Change of Name:
- Clipping of two local newspapers with the name change (from name to changed name) or the Gazette notification of the concerned State Government, as the case may be.
- At least two public/school documents issued in the desired name to ascertain that the applicant has actually changed name. (All other requirements are same as for reissue of passport)
All documents/certificates issued by any foreign authority/government (other than Government of India) will be accepted only if they are apostilled
