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Free Passport Scheme

The scheme aims to facilitate higher education and global career opportunities for students by covering the cost of passport issuance. Under this scheme, final-year UG and PG students in government colleges receive reimbursement for passport application fees.

Ministry / Department
Higher Education Department
Level
State
Benefit type
cash
Last verified: Recently

What is Free Passport Scheme?

The scheme aims to facilitate higher education and global career opportunities for students by covering the cost of passport issuance. Under this scheme, final-year UG and PG students in government colleges receive reimbursement for passport application fees.

Benefit
- Reimbursement of passport application fee of ₹1,500/- to eligible students. **Mode of Disbursement:** The reimbursement is provided through the respective college where the student is enrolled.
Level
State — Haryana
Ministry / Dept.
Higher Education Department
Benefit type
cash
Key eligibility
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Haryana. 1. The applicant should be a final-year student in a UG or PG course in a government college. 1. The applicant should not possess an existing passport. **Note:** The application procedure and processing time for getting passport are the sam
Last verified
Recently

Benefits

- Reimbursement of passport application fee of ₹1,500/- to eligible students. **Mode of Disbursement:** The reimbursement is provided through the respective college where the student is enrolled.

Eligibility

1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Haryana. 1. The applicant should be a final-year student in a UG or PG course in a government college. 1. The applicant should not possess an existing passport. **Note:** The application procedure and processing time for getting passport are the samArea: HaryanaBenefit: cash

Documents Required

    How to Apply

    1. Step 1: Online application — step 1

      Application Process:

    2. Step 2: Online application — step 2

      Step 1: Register on the Passport Seva portal .

    3. Step 3: Online application — step 3

      Step 2: You will get a login ID and password.

    4. Step 4: Online application — step 4

      Step 3: Log in and choose the applicable options (e.g. Fresh).

    5. Step 5: Online application — step 5

      Step 4: Fill in the required fields of the form with care and submit.

    6. Step 6: Online application — step 6

      Step 5: Pay the fees and schedule an appointment on the Passport Seva portal. To do this, click on the ‘Pay and Schedule

    7. Step 7: Online application — step 7

      Step 6: Appointment’ link within the ‘View Saved/Submitted Applications’ sections.

    8. Step 8: Online application — step 8

      Step 7: Click on the ‘Print Application Receipt’. The receipt contains your Application Reference Number (ARN) or appointment number. It also mentions the time and date of your appointment.

    9. Step 9: Online application — step 9

      Appointment Process:

    10. Step 10: Online application — step 10

      Step 1: Go to the Passport Seva Kendra where the appointment has been booked.

    11. Step 11: Online application — step 11

      Step 2: Remember to carry the originals of the documents that you provided for your application. To be on the safe side, carry some self-attested copies as well.

    12. Step 12: Online application — step 12

      Step 3: Carry a copy of the online payment receipt as well. An SMS receipt will do as well.

    13. Step 13: Online application — step 13

      Step 4: Head to the pre-verification counter to collect your token.

    14. Step 14: Online application — step 14

      Step 5: When it is your turn (as per the token), go to counter A to submit your documents.

    15. Step 15: Online application — step 15

      Step 6: Following this, you will be called to Counter B. Here a verification officer will verify the documents and details you have submitted.

    16. Step 16: Online application — step 16

      Step 7: Finally, a granting officer will review your application and decide whether or not to grant your application. Upon approving your application, the granting officer will send a request for police verification of your case.

    17. Step 17: Online application — step 17

      Once your police verification report comes in and it is clear, the authorities issue your passport. It gets printed, laminated, and finally dispatched to your address. The whole process takes anywhere between 25 and 30 days under the normal mode.

    18. Step 18: Online application — step 18

      REIMBURSEMENT OF PASSPORT FEE

    19. Step 19: Online application — step 19

      The Government of Haryana will bear the cost of the passport fee. After issuance of the Passport, the Student needs to apply for the reimbursement of the fee. The college will reimburse the fee to the student who applied through this portal.

    20. Step 20: Online application — step 20

      Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the Free Passport Scheme.

    21. Step 21: Online application — step 21

      Step 2: Click on the " Apply for Passport Fees Reimbursement."

    22. Step 22: Online application — step 22

      Step 3: You will land on the Login Page. Login using your login credentials (Credentials are the same as "ERP Portal" for Login).

    23. Step 23: Online application — step 23

      Step 4: Fill out the Fee Reimbursement Form upload a copy of the passport and click on submit.

    24. Step 24: Online application — step 24

      Verification by College

    25. Step 25: Online application — step 25

      The college will verify the details of the student who applied for fee reimbursement.

    Sources & References

    Ready to apply?

    Applications are accepted only on the official government portal.

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