Passports for new-borns

The child must be registered with the Consular Section of the Embassy within six months of birth. At least one parent with passports of both the parents has to be present physically at the Embassy while applying for an Indian passport for a new born child.
 
Steps to be followed:

Step 1:

Visit https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/. Apply for a fresh passport for the new born. Please upload the thumb impression of the child in dark ink on the portal. Please note that the thumb impression must be clearly visible and within the designated box. Take a printout of the application form and the parent(s) must sign on the last page of the application form. 

In the application form, one address should be from India and the other/current address from Burkina Faso.

 Step 2:

Visit https://indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in/ . Fill in the online application form. Make sure to upload signatures of both the parents while filling the online application. Take a printout of the online application. Both the parents are required to sign the second page of the printed application form. 

Step 3: 

At least one parent has to visit the Embassy on any working day between 9 AM -12 PM with the following documents:

1. Printed copy of the duly filled in application form of STEP 1 above
2. Printed copy of the duly filled in application form of STEP 2 above
3. Printed copy of the dully filled in and signed by both the parents of Annexure D.
4. Self-attested copies of the passport of both the parents
5. Self-attested copies of residence permit/certificate of both the parents
6. 02 colour photos, Size 35mmX45mm, Pixel 630:810 and Aspect ratio 7:9 with a uniform background white /light blue color. For more information, please see: Photo specification
7. Please upload your signature. Your signature must be clear, dark, and set against a clean white background. Guidelines for signature 
8. Self-attested copy of the Extract from the local government or birth certificate. In case this is not available, a copy of the Birth Certificate issued to the child by the hospital may be submitted.
9. Self-attested copy of proof of address in India. Passport copy parents Passports, Voter id card/Aadhaar card/Driving licence/Electricity bill etc. may be submitted.
10. Self-attested copy of marriage certificate duly apostilled.  

Note: Applicants are advised to follow the above-mentioned steps and submit the application along with all the relevant documents. Incomplete applications due to any missing relevant documents cannot be processed and it can take more than usual processing time.

Applications are accepted at the Embassy counter only on working days between 0930-1200.