To apply for a passport, you need documents like the Aadhaar card, proof of address, a date of birth certificate, and a recent passport-size photograph.

You can apply online by registering on the Passport Seva site, then filling up the application form, paying the fee, and making an appointment.

The normal fee for an adult passport is ₹1,500 for the 36-page passport booklet and ₹2,000 for the 60-page passport booklet.

If you want to get a passport in 15 days, you will have to apply in the Tatkal scheme, which is expressed when you apply, and all documentation and verification have to be prompt and timely.

Yes, in emergencies, an applicant with valid justification and the proper documentation can get a passport issued in 1 to 2 days under the Tatkal scheme.

Tatkal passport processing fee is ₹3,500 for the 36 page passport booklet, and ₹4,000 for the 60 page passport booklet, both for adults.

The current fee for standard passports is ₹1,500 to ₹2,000, depending on how many pages the passport will have and the age of the applicant.

Tatkal train ticket cost depends on the train chosen and the class of train service, but is generally 30% of base fare + GST + reservation charge.

Tatkal is good if you need your passport on an urgent basis; normal is best if it's not urgent because it is cheaper.

Though police verification is generally required even for Tatkal, it may happen after issuing your passport in some cases.

A passport is valid for 10 years for adults, and 5 years or until 18 years of age for minors, whichever is first.