Passports for new-borns

To obtain an Indian Passport for a new-born child, it is essential to register the birth of the child with Embassy within 06 months.

Please note: At least one parent with passport of parent(s) has to be present physically at the Embassy while applying for an Indian passport for a new-born child.

Step 1

• Visit Indian Citizenship Portal
• Click on Online services.
• Click on Section 4 – Acquisition of Indian Citizenship by Descent
• Click on Initiate application for filling fresh application
• Upload signatures of parent(s)
• Print the form

Step 2

• Apply online for a fresh passport: Passport Seva Portal
• Upload child’s Photo- Guidelines for Photo PDF
• Upload child’s thumb impression (clear and within the box) - Guidelines for Signature PDF
• Please provide: One address in India and One address in Finland.

Step 3

• Apply for Certificate of Registration of Birth on e-Sewa portal Indian Consular Services Portal and upload all the mandatory documents.

Once the application has been scrutinized by the embassy, please make the payment: Embassy of India Helsinki – Consular Fees

Step 4

Visit the Embassy with the following documents:

• Printed online application form of Step 1
• Printed online passport application form (with signature of parent(s) on Last Page) - Step 2
• Printed online application form of Step 3 Above
• 01 color photos (35×45 mm, white background).
• Self-attested copies of parent(s) passport (first & last page)
• Self-attested copies of parent(s) residence permit (both sides)
• Duly filled Annexure 'D' PDF or Annexure ‘C PDF’ whichever is applicable
• Child’s Birth record / DVV Population Extract
• Proof of Indian address, if the address is different from parent(s) passport
• Self-attested copy of Marriage Certificate
• Printed Payment receipt (Bank transfer only)