Need a passport urgently? Here are 5 things you should know about tatkaal passports - What are tatkaal passports?

Tatkaal passports allow for faster and expedited processing of either fresh passport issue or a re-issue of expired passports to Indians who require it urgently, for various purposes such as official work, medical exigencies, or any other circumstances. Passports applied for under the tatkaal scheme are processed more quickly as compared to regular ones. A Verification Certificate is not required from a Gazetted Officer to get a passport under the Tatkaal Scheme. What are tatkaal passports?