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First Indian passport for adults

Apply for your first Indian passport from the UK. We confirm your proof of citizenship, prepare the forms and declarations and give you an exact list for your VFS appointment.

Our service fee
£185
Official fees
Paid by you directly
Usual time
Allow 8 to 12 weeks; police verification in India is part of every first passport
Appointment
In person at the VFS centre, by appointment only
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What we do for you

A first Indian passport for an adult turns on one question: how you show you are an Indian citizen. That depends on where you were born, whether your birth was registered with an Indian mission, and whether you have ever held another nationality.

We check that first, then prepare the application, put your documents in order and print your photographs, so your appointment goes through first time.

  • Proof of Indian citizenship checked before you book
  • Application and declarations prepared for you
  • A full Indian address ready for police verification
  • Photographs printed to the checklist size

Who it’s for: Indian citizens aged 18 or over living in the UK who have never held an Indian passport

Which applies to you?

It depends on your circumstances

When you start, we go through these with you.

Proof that you are an Indian citizen

Your application must show your Indian nationality. If you were born outside India, your birth needs to have been registered with an Indian mission. We confirm the right proof for your case before you book.

Checked first
No other nationality

India does not allow dual citizenship. If you hold, or have held, another nationality, an Indian passport is not the right route and we will point you to OCI instead.

Indian citizens only
Police verification

Police verification is carried out at your Indian address, so we take the full address with the police station and PIN code. A relative's address can be used if they can confirm who you are.

Every first passport
No fast track

Tatkaal is not available for a first passport without birth registration, and the Edinburgh consulate has no Tatkaal service at all.

Normal route
How it works

What’s involved

  1. Start the service

    Answer a few questions about where you were born and your nationality.

  2. Send your documents

    Photograph your proof of citizenship, your UK status and your address proof with your phone.

  3. We prepare everything

    We complete the application and declarations and print your photographs.

  4. Attend your appointment

    Take your originals to the VFS centre with the checklist we give you. The centre fees are paid there.

  5. We keep you updated

    We follow the application through police verification until your passport is ready.

Documents you’ll need

What to have ready

Your exact checklist is confirmed once you start, based on your answers.

Everyone

  • Proof of your Indian citizenshipSuch as your Indian birth certificate, or your birth registration with an Indian mission.
  • Two recent photographsWhite background, to the checklist size. We print these for you.
  • Your UK immigration statusYour eVisa with a share code.
  • Proof of your UK addressA recent bill or bank statement in your name.
  • Your Indian addressWith the police station, district and PIN code, for police verification.
  • The VFS declarationWe prepare it for you to sign.

Only if it applies to you

  • Copy of your UK entry visaIf you have no valid UK visa, a no-visa undertaking instead.
  • Marriage certificate and spouse's passportFor married applicants.
  • Two Indian photo IDsSuch as an Aadhaar or PAN card, if you have them.
Fees

Clear fees

Passport and VFS fees are set by the High Commission of India and VFS Global and are paid at the centre on the day.

Travel Style service fee£185
Official feesPaid by you directly
Questions people ask

First Indian passport (adult) — quick answers

Can I walk in to the centre?

No. There is no walk-in service. An appointment must be booked to submit the documents.

How long does it take?

Allow 8 to 12 weeks. The Edinburgh consulate gives about four to six weeks from submission, but police verification in India often makes it longer and the mission cannot speed it up.

I was born in the UK to Indian parents. Can I apply?

Only if you are an Indian citizen and hold no other nationality. Most people born in the UK hold British citizenship, so OCI is usually the right route. We check this with you first.

How are the official fees paid?

At the application centre, when you hand in the documents. There is no online payment for consular services.

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Ready when you are

First Indian passport (adult)

One person. Add family members in the basket.

Travel Style service fee£185
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Rules, official fees and processing times are set by the relevant government or authority and can change. We provide document preparation and application support from your instructions; we are not solicitors or regulated immigration advisers. It is your responsibility to check entry requirements before you travel.

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