It is brought to the notice of all applicants that applications for passport can henceforth be submitted online at https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/gpsp. All applicants are requested to exercise due care while entering details on the online Passport Application Form. The duly filled up Form, completed in all aspects, may be submitted to this Embassy along with the passport.
INDIAN PASSPORTS
Indian passports are normally issued for a period of 10 years. The passport can be renewed any time starting from one year before the actual date of expiry. Applicants may visit https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/gpsp to fill up the online application. Attached is a copy of Guidelines for ICAO Compliant Photographs for Passport Application.
DUPLICATE PASSPORT
In case of lost passport, application form should be accompanied with copy of FIR lodged with police "spravka", copy of lost passport and proof of identity like driving license, ID card or letter from employer.
SEPARATE PASSPORTS TO MINOR CHILDREN
All minor children will need a separate passport valid for 5 years from the date of issue or till 15 years of age whichever is less.
MISCELLANEOUS PASSPORT & CONSULAR SERVICES
All applicants for miscellaneous passport and consular services are required to fill up online form on http://embassy.passportindia.gov.in.
CHANGE OF FIRST NAME/FULL NAME: Applicant has to submit (a) Court Order or notarized affidavit (b) newspaper clipping of notice in city of applicant's domicile in Turkmenistan and (c) newspaper cutting of notice in state of applicant's domicile in India.
CHANGE TO MARRIED NAME: Applicant is required to enclose a copy of the marriage certificate, sworn affidavit giving maiden and married names duly notarized by a Notary Public and attested by Consular Section, MEA, Government of India, New Delhi and husband's passport. Additional requirements as indicated in "change of full name" are to be met if first name also changes.
REGISTRATION OF BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS are also undertaken by the Embassy.
POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE (PCC): PCC will only be issued after receipt of fresh police verification. Hence applicants are advised to apply well in advance.
LOCAL DOCUMENTS FOR ATTESTATION: Required to be initially attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan. Applicant's valid passport must also be submitted.
ATTESTATION OF SIGNATURES ON AFFIDAVITS / POWER OF ATTORNEY: Submit passport along with copy and the document to be legalized.
WHERE TO APPLY
Embassy of India
Consular Wing
Emperyal's International Business Centre,
Y.Emre, Mir 2/1, P.O.Box No.80,
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.
WORKING HOURS:
Applications accepted between 1600-1700 hours on working days and delivered between 1630-1730 hours when ready.
DELIVERY OF PASSPORTS:
All passports issued by the Embassy are printed in MEA, New Delhi. Processing takes around 3-4 weeks. Other consular services are same-day.
FEES & MODE OF PAYMENT:
Revised fees w.e.f. 1st July 2026 in respect of applications for passport and travel documents to be deposited in bank in US Dollars
Particular of application |
Normal Fee |
Tatkaal Fee |
Fresh/reissue of 36 pages passport for 10 years |
125 |
250 |
Fresh/reissue of 60 pages passport for 10 years |
175 |
300 |
Replacement of 36 pages passport |
250 |
375 |
Replacement of 60 pages passport |
300 |
425 |
Minor Passport for 5 years (36 pages) |
90 |
215 |
Minor Passport for 5 years (36 pages) (lost/damage) |
215 |
340 |
Emergency Certificate |
15 |
NA |
Certificate of Identity |
50 |
NA |
Police Clearance Certificate |
40 |
NA |
Birth Registration |
20 |
NA |
Attestation of documents |
10-20 |
NA |
Marriage Registration |
50 |
NA |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
For more information, contact the Consular Section of the Embassy of India.
