Passport Requirements for Children Without Father’s Consent In India, a mother can apply for a minor child’s passport without the father’s consent under certain circumstances. Here’s a breakdown of the requirements:
When consent is not required: Passport Requirements for Children Without Father’s Consent
- Single mother: If you are a single parent and have not been married to the child’s father, his consent isn’t needed.
- Legal guardian: If you have sole legal guardianship of the child through a court order, you can apply independently.
When consent is required but unavailable: Passport Requirements for Children Without Father’s Consent
- Separated/Divorced: In situations where parents are separated or divorced, but the divorce is not finalized, you might need court permission to bypass the father’s consent.
- Deceased father: If the father is deceased, you’ll need to submit a death certificate.
- Unreachable father: If the father’s whereabouts are unknown or he’s unable to provide consent due to other reasons, you’ll need to submit:
- Annexure C: This is a declaration form where you explain why the father’s consent cannot be obtained.
Documents required (generally):
- Completed passport application form
- Birth certificate of the child (original and photocopy)
- Proof of address (ration card, utility bill, etc.)
- Your passport copy (if applicable)
- Two passport-sized photographs of the child
- Annexure D (duly filled and signed by you) – This form requires the signatures of both parents ideally. However, if the father’s consent is unavailable, you’ll need to submit Annexure C along with Annexure D.
Important resources:
- Passport Seva – Special cases of minor requiring passport: https://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/online/splCaseOfMinorsReqPassport
- How to apply for minor passport in India: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/under-16.html
Remember: It’s always advisable to check the latest requirements and guidelines on the official Passport Seva website (https://www.passportindia.gov.in/) before applying.
