The “Free Passport Scheme” introduced by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Haryana, aims to encourage students to pursue higher education. Under this scheme, students in the final year of undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses in government colleges receive reimbursement for passport application fees. The concerned college will reimburse the passports free to the student who apply through as per scheme guidelines. The application procedure and processing time for getting passport are the same as for a regular passport.

Benefits

• Reimbursement of passport application fee of ₹1,500/- to eligible students.
• Mode of Disbursement: The reimbursement is provided through the respective college where the student is enrolled.

Eligibility

• The applicant should be a permanent resident of Haryana.
• The applicant should be a final-year student in a UG or PG course in a government college.
• The applicant should not possess an existing passport.

Note: The application procedure and processing time for getting passport are the same as for a regular passport.

Exclusion

• Students studying in private colleges are not eligible.
• Students who already hold a valid passport are not eligible.

Application Process

Online Application Process:

Step 1: Register on the Passport Seva portal.
Step 2: You will get a login ID and password.
Step 3: Log in and choose the applicable options (e.g. Fresh).
Step 4: Fill in the required fields of the form with care and submit.
Step 5: Pay the fees and schedule an appointment on the Passport Seva portal. To do this, click on the ‘Pay and Schedule Step 6: Appointment’ link within the ‘View Saved/Submitted Applications’ sections.
Step 7: Click on the ‘Print Application Receipt’. The receipt contains your Application Reference Number (ARN) or appointment number. It also mentions the time and date of your appointment.

Appointment Process:

Step 1: Go to the Passport Seva Kendra where the appointment has been booked.
Step 2: Remember to carry the originals of the documents that you provided for your application. Carry some self-attested copies as well.
Step 3: Carry a copy of the online payment receipt or SMS receipt.
Step 4: Head to the pre-verification counter to collect your token.
Step 5: When it is your turn, go to counter A to submit your documents.
Step 6: Following this, go to Counter B for verification by a verification officer.
Step 7: Finally, a granting officer will review your application and send a request for police verification. Once clear, the passport is issued and dispatched.

Reimbursement of Passport Fee

Step 1: Visit the Official Website of the Free Passport Scheme.
Step 2: Click on “Apply for Passport Fees Reimbursement.”
Step 3: Login using your ERP Portal credentials.
Step 4: Fill out the Fee Reimbursement Form, upload a copy of the passport, and click submit.

Verification and Payment

• The college verifies the details.
• The college generates the Challan/EPS on the eSalary website.
• After treasury clearance, the amount is credited to the student.

Documents Required

1. Address proof: Aadhaar card, Electricity bill, Water bill, Telephone bill, Proof of gas connection, Voter ID, Income tax assessment order, Registered rent agreement, or photo passbook.
2. Proof of date of birth: Birth certificate or Secondary school-leaving certificate.
3. Academic Documents: Student ID card, Bona fide certificate, certificate/letter regarding original certificates, and attested photocopies of certificates.

Note: Applicants must pay ₹1,500 online via Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or SBI Challan during the appointment booking.