I have submitted my application. How do I book the appointment, and what happens if I cannot attend on the day?
How do I book a passport appointment?
Shikkha Web Bot·September 2, 2026· 1 Answer
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Government mission guidance says the appointment is booked from the same portal after the application has been submitted. The order is fixed: apply first, then book — you cannot take a slot without a submitted application.
The appointment matters because it is the only step requiring you in person. Biometrics are captured that day, documents are scanned and the enrolment slip is issued. So make sure every required document travels with you — one missing paper can waste the whole visit.
If you cannot attend, a new slot can usually be taken from the portal — though in a busy season the next free one may be some way off. So make sure you can genuinely attend before choosing a date.
⚠️ Booking costs nothing and you can do it yourself. If someone offers a faster slot for money, avoid it — the slots free on the portal are the slots available to everyone, and no payment changes which ones appear there.
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