Online Application

1. Hand written passport application form is no longer acceptable. It is mandatory to fill application form online at https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/. After filling in the details and successfully acceptance of the application online, a Web File application form is generated that can be printed by the applicant. This printed copy becomes the application form.

Signature

2. It is mandatory to upload signature online to complete the application form. On the first page of the application there is no need to sign physically. The uploaded signature will appear at the designated place on the first page. Print-out of passport application needs to be signed physically only at the last page with ballpoint pen of blue or black ink.

3. In case of minors, either of the parent needs to affix his/her signature on the last page of the applicant form. Unsigned applications will be rejected.

Photograph

4. It is mandatory to upload photograph online to complete the application form. Please follow the dos and donts given below. (please note that applications with wrong photograph specifications will be rejected.)

Dos

 Attach one colour photograph, (same as the one uploaded online) with the application

 Size of the photograph shall be 4.5 cm length x 3.5 cm width, in colour

 Background of the photograph should be plain white, and the dress should be in dark colour

 Frontal view of the full face should be visible in the photograph

 Photograph should be printed on good quality photo paper Print of the photograph should be clear and with a continuous-tone quality

 Expression of the face should be natural (no grinning, frowning or raised eyebrows)

 Eyes must be open and both edges of face must be clearly visible

 Head should be in the centre of the frame and both ears should be visible

Dont’s

 Do not use black and white photographs

 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

 Photograph with dark background or in uniform, or with eyes hidden under coloured or dark glasses will not be accepted

 Photograph in computer print will not be accepted

 Photograph is NOT to be signed

 Distracting shadows on the face or on the background should not be there

 Eyes must not be covered by hair. Glares on eyeglasses should be avoided with a slight upward or downward tilt of the head

 Photograph should not be damaged, for example torn, creased, or marked

 Head coverings are not permitted except for religious reasons, but the facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of the face must be clearly visible

 Photographs cut from group photographs are not acceptable

Documents

5. It is mandatory is upload all the supporting documents on the website. Kindly follow the link Click here to know the supporting documents required for your application. Applications without uploaded supporting documents will be rejected.

Dispatch/Return of new passport

7. For delivery of new Passport Booklet by Post, please send a self-addressed, pre-paid (for Einschreigen Deutche Postal Service which can be tracked) C5 size envelope along with your application. It is requested that separate self addressed pre-paid envelope should be sent for each application as the chances of processing of different passports at different times cannot be ruled out.

Payment of Fees

8. Application Fee (click here for fee details) can be paid through bank transfer. For bank transfer, payment may be made to the Consulate’s Bank Account in advance as it takes 2 to 3 days to get the amount reflected in our bank account (click here for Bank details). Please attach copy of the transaction slip with the application as proof for payment.

Fees details:Click here

Checklist of documents: Click here

In case you do not get a reply within 5 days. please write at cons[dot]munich[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in.