Covid-19 E-Pass: Apply Online State Wise

Lockdown has been imposed throughout India for curtailing the spread of the Coronavirus (or Covid-19) epidemic that has caused many deaths in recent months. The citizens of India have been advised to stay at home, and work from home, during the lockdown period. However, many persons who are working in essential service industries have to travel to work. And they have to apply for Lockdown Covid-19 E-Pass to travel from their home to workplaces.

Covid-19 E-Pass: Brief

Across the world, several countries have announced lockdown, keeping in mind the infectious nature of the Coronavirus pandemic. People have to follow lockdown and come out of their homes only if they are employed in essential services. The authorities are issuing E-Pass Service for Essential Services for working citizens across the different states of India.

Such employees have to apply for E-pass for showing to the Police authorities while traveling to their workplaces.

Covid-19 E-Pass: Requisite Documents

As part of the application process of E-Pass for the duration of the lockdown, the candidates must furnish several documents, as seen below.

• Name of Candidate
• Village, Town and District Name
• Registered Mobile Number
• RC Booklet of Vehicle
• Identity Proof
• Photo Identity Proof
• Passport-size photo

Covid-19 E-Pass: What essential services are applicable?

A range of services is important for managing the administration of the states and country. And employees working under these services are entitled to E-Pass until the lockdown period.

• Electricity and Water Services
• Government Workers
• Telecommunication Services
• Hospitals and Health-care centers
• Food Services
• Courier Services
• Police Forces
• Fire Workers
• Transportation Services
• Emergency Services such as Ambulance
• ATM Services
• Petrol Pumps

Covid-19 E-Pass: Eligibility Criteria

Employees working in industries that are involved in essential services are eligible to apply for Lockdown E-Pass. For commuting from home to their workplaces, the authorities are issuing E-Pass that has to be shown to the Police personnel. 

To apply for E-Pass, they have to submit the mandatory documents to the authorities. Though, fruit and vegetable vendors are allowed to sell their goods without E-Pass.

Covid-19 E-Pass: How to Apply?

To apply for Curfew E-Pass, three modes of applications are applicable.

Online Application

For applying online for Curfew E-Pass, follow the below-listed steps.

• Browse the official website of the concerned state government
• Search the home page for the ‘Apply for Covid-19 E-Pass ’ link
• Click on the given link
• Enter your mobile number, after which you will receive OTP on your phone
• Input OTP when the system prompts
• Download Application Form
• Fill the different fields of the Application Form
• Upload the compulsory documents
• Select the ‘Submit’ option after completing all above-mentioned formalities
• Check the status of your application after submitting your application

WhatsApp Application

Each state has a different WhatsApp number that is available for people who want to apply for Curfew E-Pass. The candidates have to send a message via WhatsApp to apply for E-Pass. Also, they should submit their documents for applying for Lockdown E-Pass.

Email Application

The candidates can send an email to the stipulated email address pertaining to the varied states. Then, they will receive an email that contains detailed information about applying for E-Pass. They must adhere to the given guidelines – including furnishing the required information and attaching all mandatory documents. Delhi residents have to send email to ddma.delhi@nic.in to apply for Curfew E-Pass that is valid for the duration of the lockdown.

Covid-19 E-Pass: How to Obtain?

For obtaining E-Pass, the candidates must visit the DGP of their locality, along with the required documents, as seen below.

• A Letter from your Department that contains the service and other important details
• Identity Proof such as Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Driving Licence

Covid-19 E-Pass: Apply Online State-wise