Applying for an Indian passport used to be a complicated process in the past and mostly done with the help of agents. But things have changed in the past few years with good processes and technology. You do not need an agent anymore and can do it everything on your own.
In this article, we cover the entire process end to end and also have user experiences too.
Indian Passport Renewal vs Re-Issue
“Renewal and Re-issue are used interchangeably by many. But there is a subtle difference. The term renewal is used, if you have a passport with Short Validity Passport (SVP) and you are applying for extending the same. In that case, you will still be getting a new book. Unlike, Re-issue relates to exhaustion of pages or passport reaching the end of a 10 year validity. The terms renewal and re-issue are used interchangeably in the article below for easy understanding. The process is same, so nothing to worry.
When can you Renew or Re-issue Indian Passport?
You can renew or re-issue your Indian passport up to 1 year before the expiration of the passport. If you are a student, you can get re-issue of your passport within two years of expiry by selecting reason ” Validity expired within 3 years/ Due to expire”. You can also renew or get re-issue of passport, if you meet any of the below :
- Your personal details changed like name, martial status, etc.
- Your passport expired already within last 3 years or before
- Your passport pages are completely full and no pages left
- Your passport is damaged or you lost the same.
Passport Document Advisor : Indian Passport Website has a document advisor, that clearly tells the required documents, you should enter your details, to get the list of documents required before you begin to process, so that you do not end up in panic after registering. You can access it at Passport India Document Advisor
Below is the step by step guide to get Indian Passport re-issue or renewed.
Step 1: Register Online Account at Passport Website
Since the paper based forms are eliminated, you need to fill Indian passport application online. Below are the details.
- The very first step is to register yourself with the Passport Website. All you need to do is go to Passport Seva Website and click on ” New User Registration”.
- You will be asked to fill basic details and email ID. This will be used to login and fill the passport application form. You can choose the passport office based on where you currently live now.
- The second thing is to activate your account using the email you get and login.
- After you login, you will see an option called “Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport”. Click on that and enter details.
- Can Submit Passport Application Anywhere : Since June 2018, as per new guidance, you can apply for passport anywhere in India. You do not have to do it in the same state of your residence. There is a dropdown in the account creation page, you are free to choose the location where you are
Step 2: Fill Passport Application Online
After you activate your account and login, you will be presented with two options to fill out application form, the online system will show as Alternative 1 and Alternative 2 . It does not matter what you use, both work the same.
- Alternative 1 : Using Online form to fill the application online. You will need internet.
- Alternative 2 : Using PDF form. You download the form, fill it out and then upload it.
The recommended option is to use the Alternative 2 with PDF form as some details may not be readily available with us and we have to save info, etc. I also prefer the PDF form option as it is very detailed and clear. Either case, it is the same. You will need the below details to complete the form.
- Your current address details and other details that are already in your previous passport.
- You need to enter Emergency Contact Details like Name, phone number and email.
- If you are changing any details like adding Spouse info, their info as per document
If you are using the PDF form option, you will need to fill all the mandatory fill and then hit validate and Save, it will ask you to save a file (XML file) and give it a name.
You need to upload that file in the section where you just downloaded the PDF form. All the details will be automatically created, you need to verify before saving as you cannot change the details after this step. Of course, you can change them when you are at passport office, if anything wrong.
Step 3 : Pay and Book a Slot or Walk –in, Print Application Receipt :
Once your application is created, next step is to check for available slots and then pay for it. There is an option on the website home page to check the slots as well or you can go to Check Appointment Availability. Anyways, once your application is submitted. you need to select it, for that see below.
- You will have an option on the left saying ” View Saved / Submitted Applications “. Select the application by clicking on radio button. Then you will show options with links to them. You need to click on Pay and Schedule Appointment.
- This will give option for payment, either online or pay with challan. Usually, it is easy to do it online way. Selected Online Payment
- Then you will have option to select the Passport Service Kendra and the time slot. It will show the available time slots options.
- You can select the same and then you will go for payment page. Where you can select your payment option. I used NetBanking and it was seamless.
If you are eligible for walk-in, you can cancel the appointment and then carry that cancellation page, along with the payment receipt page, you will be allowed to walk-in directly during the respective hours.
Once payment is complete, you will have to print the application receipt and carry that with you on the appointment day. It will have a bar code as well, ensure that is clearly printed and it has the payment confirmation info on it. If you find something wrong in the details, make a note, then you can tell the same at passport service kendra.
Step 4 : Documents List for Passport Re-issue or Renewal
You have a nice step by step guide to help you identify the list of documents that you need for your passport renewal. If you go to the home page and click on Document Advisor for renewal / re-issue , you will get a form to select options. Based on options it will show the list of documents that you need. These are the documents you will need. NO Additional documents are required. In fact, I called the customer support as well and they said the same list and my experience at Passport Seva Kendra says the same. You do NOT require additional documents. Do NOT listen to others.
Indian Passport Renewal Documents Checklist
Below are the typical documents that you need to carry to the passport office, depending on your situation.
- You must print out the online form that you printed out with the Application Reference Number(ARN) and carry it with you. It is mandatory to have this document with you.
- Original Old Passport that is expiring or expired
- Same Address as in your Old Passport :
- You do NOT need anything other than the photocopy of your passport’s first page, last page, and the page with ECNR info. You will do self-attestation ( your own signature)
- You may carry current address proof like a utility bill or Bank statement or Voter card, etc… see below for some of those documents.
- Change in Address – Different one from your Old passport address
- Just like above, first, last and ECNR page photo copy with self attestation
- Address proof of change in address – Any one of the below is acceptable.
- Any one of the Utility bills like Water, Telephone, Electricity Bills – You need at least for 2 months of which one should be of current year and other should be of previous year.
- Proof of gas connection. If you are submitting utility gas bill, PSK will ask for two of those from past two months. Make sure you carry two of them. This was shared by our reader Karthik.
- Ration Card with address .
- Bank Statement for 1 year, Passbook of the bank account with address on it.
- Any of the cards like Aadhar card, Voter ID, etc.
- Add Spouse Name, Change
- If you would like to add your spouse name, carry original and photo copy of your marriage certificate. It is required. You need a photo copy that needs to be self attested.
- If you plan to change any details like names, etc, you need to carry original with photo copy signed by you.
There may be other set of documents that you may be asked from the website, if some exceptions for your case. That’s why always check passportwebsite.
Step 5: Go to the passport Office (PSK) for the Appointment
If you have got a slot, go at that exact time or 15 min before, no need to go there and wait outside. If you are eligible for walk in, you can do that. The process at PSK is very straightforward and they have clear steps for the process.
High Level Process inside the PSK:
- Section A – Processing Counter : You will go to their waiting lounge, where you will be able to work with the first processing center and they will be named as Section A. These are usually TCS outsourcing employees who will verify everything and then issue you a token number to go to next section
- Section B – Verification Counter: This section is called Section B and it is where your documents are re-verified and corrections are done. You will wait in the waiting hall, where you can see the queue number and go to the respective counter. Here you will be asked to sign electronically, your biometrics will be taken and all the relevant documents will be scanned, if you have not submitted them online. This is also handled by the outsourcing company such as TCS, you will find this step very efficient as well.
- Section C – Granting Counter: This is the section where the actual passport granting happens. It is handled by an Indian Govt. Officer who will verify everything and grant issuance of your passport. This is called as Section C. This can take time here and it can be long. Again, here also there is also queue and you will need to wait for the token number to be called. The officer may ask a question or two and grant passport if all is fine with your application.
- Exit: You will exit at the last step after Section C, where you will be asked by the security guard to show the appointment letter and he may stamp on the acknowledgement paper for your reference.
Below is the screenshot of the process flow on how it will work inside a PSK by flow. It is taken at the PSK in Bangalore.
For more process info at PSK, read Process at a Passport Seva Kendra and some key pointers.
Indian Passport Renewal Experiences
Below are real experiences shared by our readers A G Bhat, in Bangalore and Mrinal from Mumbai. Thanks to them for sharing his experience. Also, we have many other experiences in the comments, do check them out.
Passport Re-issue Experience at Mumbai
I had my Indian Passport renewal today in Mumbai(Andheri PSK) as my passport was expiring within 1yr. Got appointment for 9.15AM IST and was asked to report at 9am. (Under Regular processing) . Process was very smooth and straightforward and I was complete in 1hr time (primarily due to preparation and early slot).
Passport Re-issue Process at Mumbai
1. I had actually downloaded the PDF first and filled it and kept so that any trials errors needed were done on that.
2. I was having minor difficulty uploading it probably because i renamed etc. However I used the filled PDF as entry for Online application (Which also can be saved and filled over multiple attempts like for any college /visa application).
3. The form was submitted.
4. I have just moved back from US so I wrote my current Indian address which was also in my Aadhaar card . Mentioned US address for previous in last 1yr stay without state or county.
5. I had even uploaded PDF copy of all documents though not sure if it was any help today.
6. Paid online and booked appointment
Documents Required On Passport Appointment Day
1. Originals: Passport(old), Aadhaar (both top and bottom part: for Address proof and ECNR), 10th Marks card (for ECNR)
2. Copy of first 2 pages, last 2 pages and Page number 2 of passport which would either not mention anything or ECR. ( I had not taken page 2 and was asked to take photocopy at Passport Seva Kendra)
3. Copy of 10th marks card and Aadhar both top and bottom part. ( Had not taken copy of top part and had to take at PSK.)
Process at PSK for Passport Re-issue
At the PSK try to reach early for your reporting time. The entry is not based on sequence number assigned but based on your arrival for your reporting time. Once you enter, the originals, photocopy and application receipt are checked once and after all documents are confirmed you are asked to wait till they generate token number. After token number is generated you are asked to go inside and wait for 1st step in A counter.
At the A counter documents are scanned, photo taken, biometrics verified and signatures taken. Also they check if you want to enroll in Mobile Seva(Sms updates for Rs 40). If yes you pay in cash exact amount. Once done you are asked to goto B counter.
At B Verification Officer (VO) validates the entries again and puts his ticks & sign in the application. Once B is complete, one proceeds to C counter for Granting Officers approval who again verifies documents and stamps both the old passport ( Cancel & returned) and approval stamp for application,
Once that is done you are asked to proceed to exit counter where you are given acknowledgement receipt and asked to fill feedback form. The acknowledgement ideally mentions your passport approved post police verification.
Passport Renewal Experience at Bangalore
My passport had expired three months back. I read the articles in this site and understood the procedure to be followed. After understanding the same clearly, I applied online and selected the slot at Bengaluru (Lalbhag) PSK. I applied on a Saturday and slot was available for very next Monday. However, I opted for a slot on Wednesday which I got. So there was no necessity for me to cancel the same and go for “walk in”. On Wednesday, my time was at 10.45 AM and I went there exactly at 10.30AM.
The process at PSK was exactly the same the Hyderabad PSK explained in this site. Courteous people, proper guidance at every stage, no confusion at all and no hassles. After successfully finishing the entire process I came out from PSK at 11.15AM, in just 30 minutes for whole process. I gave my feedback as “Excellent” for the service but I feel that this is too less a grade. World class experience indeed. Thanks to the vision of the External Affairs Department of Govt of India. And my thanks to all concerned, from Prime Minister and External Affairs Minister to TCS and every one in the PSK.
Along with my wife also had applied for re issue of her Passport. We both selected the same slot and went inside together and we both came out together. She could not believe that such things can happen in our country.
Common FAQs
In the past, there were few things that were not clear. Now, with online process and outsourcing the process is fully online and no need for agent. You can do everything on your own.
It usually takes anywhere from 10 days or so to 30 days. In many cases with the new system, many were able to get passport within 10 days. But, if there are some delays in police verification or other things, it can take time.
If for some reason, there are delays, you can reach out to Regional Passport Officer and take it from there. You can check RPO Process to Speed up Indian Passport Processing
If you have passed 10th, then you are Non-ECR category. You can read complete details at ECR vs. ECNR(non-ECR) Indian passport Differences
Also, if you are an NRI, not living in India and plan to renew passport during your visit to India, check out Process for NRI to renew passport in India
SIR MY PASSPORT EXPIRED IN 2009.HOW CAN I RENEW IT.WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE KINDLY LET ME KNOW.
If my son is not a minor, can we submit the parents phone/electricity/gas bill for proof of residence?
My H1B got approved and going for VISA stamping in the month of December. In my old passport my surname has space in between but in my new passport there is no space.
old passport: XXXX YYYY
New Passport: XXXXYYYY
Whether it will create any problem during visa stamping?
pls advice.
Arun,
No issues. I assume all your H-1 documents have the name same as the new passport.
Thanks Saurabh!
Good afternoon Sir.
I want to renew passport of my Son having age 17 yrs and he is studying in 12’th class in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. His present passport address is Silvassa, dadra and Nager Haveli. Also I am residing and having the passport from Silvassa and our all resident proof including Aadhar card is from silvassa. As he is a minor my address proof of Silvassa is sufficient or address proof in Aurangabad is required. Please help accordingly.
Hi,
do i need police verification if i have to apply for renewal of my passport. My marital status is changed since then, However i am seperated yet not divorced.
My passport expires on 2014 now i can renewal or apply for the fresh passport.pls let me know
You can apply for renewal (re-issue).
I would like to take fresh passports for my kids aged 5 and renewal of passports for my kids aged 12 & 7 years. I have my passport with kochi address whereas presently we stay in chennai. what is the procedure to apply for fresh/renewal of passports for my kids. Kindly advice.
My passport is due for renewal the next month. Since I got married last year, I am changing my address to my in-laws’ address. What proof of address should i submit?None of the documents mentioned in the list are in my name (ex: current bill,gas connection etc.). They are all in my Father-in-law’s name. What should I do? TIA
Dear Sir,
Thank you for this concise information.
My question is pertaining to change of location – I am originally from Ahmedabad and I would prefer that to be my address for the passport. Currently, I am working in Bangalore so if I renew the passport with current address proof, will it change my address in the passport? If so, how can that be avoided?
Thanking you in advance,
IS
If you have address proof (aadhar, voter ID,..) in your home town, Then you can select Ahmadabad PSK while applying for re-issue.
The address in passport does not matter. You should provide details about your current address. You will need to provide contact details and police may verify as per their discretion. You cannot avoid that, unless you plan to move to your home town. State the facts and select current address.
I need to get passport of my parents renewed because of their upcoming visit to the UK. My mother has about 10 months validity still left and my father more than a year. Is there any time frame to re-issue of passport (i.e. if validity is minimum for x months you can not apply for renewal)? I could not find this information anywhere and will greatly help if you could help with this query.
Yes, it is on the passport website, check FAQs. It has to be under 1 year to get it renewed, unless you are a student, where you have exception to renew under 24 months.
Hi,
My passport is due to expire within 6-7 months. When I am trying to check the documents required for re-issue on the website it is asking “Is applicant eligible for Non-ECR category?” What is this? What do I need to select here?
rk,
What it means is that, if you have a 10th class pass certificate, you fall under NON-ECR category. If you have less education than 10th class, then you are ECR category.
ECR – Emigration Check Required. Workers going abroad for employment are required to obtain an Emigration Check Stamp before leaving India. ECNR – Emigration Check Not Required. Persons are exempt from the Emigration Clearance Requirement while going abroad.
Sun, While what you said is correct as per Emigration Act. The question on the rationale for selecting which one, when applying for passport is based on your qualification. It was primarily introduced to avoid trafficking and abuse of less educated people, who go to gulf and other countries for blue collar jobs. More details can be checked on Quora – ECR , ECNR
Kumar, Thanks for sharing more details.
Hello,
My passport is going to expire on 31 august 2017. now i got the visa for dubai. what i have to do now? can i go for renewal now or can i do it from dubai itself.
PANDIRAJAN
Dear kumar,
i submitted my passport for renewal as normal process but some emergency i need to tatkal renewal so what we have to do now?
Thanks
vaquas,
I am not sure of the process. Please check with the passport office customer service.
Submitted your passport? How did you apply? Through agent or online. Because they return your old passport immediately after putting cancellation stamp (seal) on the appointment date. Normally you will receive new passport within 4 to 7 days after appointment date (for post police verification). If you have aadhar they will consider for post police verification. For pre police verification you have to clear the verification first, then passport will be issued within 4 to 7 days. Tatkal will be considered mainly for urgent/emergency situation. Need reason for that (company letter, medical treatment,…). Contact your nearest PSK customer care or toll free number for any clarification.
hello. i m travelling to japan in october 2016 and tickets are booked. my passport is going to expire in march 2017. what shall i do now? i should get visa also
Akash,
I am not sure about the requirements for Japan. If there is no requirement on expiry, dont need to worry. You can get it re-issued in Japan itself at nearest high commission.
You can apply for Passport re-issue through online. Register your name. Select re-issue after login. Fill up the details. Submit it by paying Rs. 1500/-. Select appointment date (one year valid) at your convenience. If your current address is different than in passport, you need to provide address proof (aadhar, voter ID, …..). You also need two references for police verification. You will get the new passport within one or two weeks. For any clarification contact PSK customer care.
hi there was a court case on cosmetic and medical act . it is clear with a fine of 1000 rs . last time when i applied for passport this case running ,so police verification was failed . can i apply again if yes what will be procedure.
mayank,
You will probably need to check with passport office on the next steps. I wish I could help answer it.
I have issued my passport from Ranchi. Now I have shifted to Kolkata. I want to have new passport for kids. Which process should I go. Should I get their passport from Ranchi or First I should change my address and then apply for their passport.
Can the change of address could be done from Kolkata or I have to apply at Ranchi Passport office?
Rajesh,
You do not need to change your address in passport. You can go to either of the places. Ideally, you should go to the nearest PSK, where you live and apply from there. You will need current address proof.
My child passport getting expired on OCT 2016. i am staying in UAE & my wife & son staying in India . my wife can do renewal by her own or my presence must . Pls let me know.
sanjay,
Usually, it is required to have both the parents or affidavit signed by you for new passport issue. I do not know for renewals, I suggest, you can check with Passport Office.
My documents were on hold after one year it says closed . . .
if i apply fresh passport will they reference old documents
Hi, I have one question.
I had my first passport in 2005 and reissued passport in 2009 with correction in address and DOB. My dob recorded in birth certificate is 16/06/1987 n in school certificate its 16/06/1986. First passport had 16/06/1986 as per school but later on due to agents mistake it was changed to 16/06/1987. I want to go to usa and they asked me to get my dob corrected in passport as per edu docs. All my educational and other docs are with 16/06/1986. I applied for reissue with correction 10months back but still they did not. Old passport is cancelled and returned. Next month this applocation will expire. Can I apply from my other address of other city for fresh passport without disclosure about old passport to have it with corrected dob? Will this result in any penalty?
Ronak,
You should get your issue fixed. Applying for a new passport without disclosing the details is considered Fraud and you can be prone to big issues and penalty charges. Work with passport office and get it fixed.
Hi,
My kids passport is issued as per the birth certificate 12/2/2015 as a friend picked up the birth certificate from the local authority. We actually did not correct it for 2 years. Now, we have corrected the birth date in the birth certificate and have new government birth certificate with the date 2/2/2015.
Is the new birth certificate good enough to get the date corrected in passport
Manish,
Yes, that should be good enough in my view. Check document advisor on passport website to re-confirm
Hi, My passport expired in July 16. I want renew with current address. what is the procedure for renew? is police verification require again?
For online renewal, you need to register your name in passport website. After login choose re-issue option. Once fill up the details you can submit it by paying Rs. 1500/-. Then select appointment date (one year valid). Two references need for police verification. If your current address is different from passport, you need to provide current address proof (any one from the listed documents).
Hi , my name is aditya.
My passport has expired on 10th june 2016. It was issued in lucknow.
For past 5 years iv been working in bangalore and my company is planning to send me to Germany later this year.
For renewal of passport do i need to get it renewed from lucknow only since the PP address and my hometoen address are same.
Or since iv been living in bangalore do i need to get it renewed from here itself but that will call for current address change.
How much tim edoes it take for this entire process roughly?
You can apply either from Bangalore or Lucknow. No difference in processing time. First register your user name in passport website. Once login select the option for reissue. Here you can select the city. For Bangalore you need to provide address proof. After submit the form by paying Rs. 1500/-, you can select the appointment date (valid one year) at your convenience. For post police verification you will get your passport within a week. For pre police verification you have to finish the verification first (they will call you). Then they will issue your passport within a week.
Hi,
My passport has expired after 10 years. In that first name and surname had interchanged. I didnt get it corrected back then. I also traveled to Japan and Africa each for a month during last 10 years.
Can I apply for new passport with correct details or should I only apply for Re-Issue ?
Now I have changed address and city, Re-issue will also need new address
proof and name correction procedure (paper ad.. etc)
Enter your correct name details while fill up re-issue form. Because only name is interchanged, you can explain to them or if you have any other Id proof you can show to them. They may agree. I think paper ad is not necessary for your case. Because your name is not corrected or changed.
Raj,
You should always use the correct details in passport, I suggest you get it corrected to avoid any issues in future. Check the passport, if your details fall under major or minor correction. If your date of birth certificate and 10th class certificate has correct details, you maybe able to correct it without much procedure.
Hi , My issue is I am working in Pune and my company wishes to send me to US. My Passport expires in Dec 2016 and my passport was issued in Delhi which is my hometown. I finished my college in Calcutta in April 2016 and shifted to Pune just 2 months back.
My question is should I go to Pune office for renewal or Delhi office.
If I go to Delhi and show my present address as Delhi one, will there be any issue
please help and guide
If you have address proof (aadhar, voter ID,..) in Delhi then No issue for renewal in your hometown. If your old passport address and present Delhi address is same then address proof also no need.
Thanks, will get it renewed in Hometown only
All my id cards including passport have same permanent Delhi address. No change as such
Hi Kumar,
Your post is very crisp n clear yet I fail to understand few things.
My passport is about to expire in March’17 and I wanna RENEW it. Jus today got my Aadhar address changed to my current address(existing passport got old address). I was thinking to open bank account at IOB just for the sake of proof (yet i cannot show statement for 1yr as PP expires by March’17) and as I live in gated community I don get electricity/water bill, and no BSNL landline connection here, so thought of buying a new gas connection( jus for couple of months jus for address proof as we have gas from pipe).
What all I wanna know is,
1 do I have to open bank a/c?
2 do I need any other address proof ? As I have only Aadhar card. I can get my post paid mobile bill address change.
3 can I apply for renewal now itself though PP expires only by March’17?(7 more months left)
4 CAN AADHAR BE MY ONLY DOXUMENT FOR THIS RENEWAL PROCESS?
Kindly do reply and I owe u big time.
1) you don’t need to open Bank account for address proof.
2) you need any one of the document from listed one for address proof. So aadhar card only is more than enough for that. No other additional document is not necessary.
3) you can apply for renewal now.
4) For applying passport re-issue, only aadhar card is enough for current address proof.
Hi
Does renewal due to addition of spouse name change the passport number? Since I got valid UK work visa till June 2018, would it imply any changes to it? Though my passport is valid till Dec.2018 but still would like to add my wife’s name just in case.
Aman,
Yes, any changes to the passport will issue a new passport and it will have a new number to it. You will need to check with UK regarding their validity. For US, the passport validity does not matter, you can use visa on an expired passport as well.
My passport will get expired in August 2018. In 2011 I was accused in a criminal case. But I was not proved guilty that case was closed in 2012. But fir was registered can i get my passport renewed.
Prashant,
I wish I could answer, it is always at the discretion of the Passport Officer and their record at hand.
My passport expiry date is in 2019 and it was taken in the old address. So I need a change of address in my passport to apply for a passport for my children. What am i supposed to do?
Jeseela,
No, you do not need to change the address to apply for passport for your children. You will need to provide current address proof of where you live, when you apply for passport.
Hello Dear,
I received a letter from Canadian Visa office to submit my passport for Visit Visa stamping. I realized that my passport is expiring in 9 months, What if I renew my Indian passport first then submit for visa Stamping? do the Canadian visa office accept the new passport ? as it will have different passport number on the new booklet than the one I had on my original Visa application with Canadian Visa office. please advise.
I had my passport re-issued in 2011 for name bifurcation. But the old passport was not returned back to me. Would this be any cause of concern as I do not have my old Passport with me?
I have gone through the passport application form. It is mentioned that we ahve to give details of our stay for the last one year. My passport is expiring on 17th August 2016. As per your comments we can start the renewal process from 18th of August 2016. I had been to USA in October 2015 and returned to India in April 2016. Is it required to mention the same in the application and if yes where I have to mention. I am staying in Mangalore permanently and as such which passport office I have to visit. I am a senior citizen. Thank you so much in advance.
Just visited PSK in Bangalore. I had two proofs for address – gas connection voucher and rental agreement. They somehow accepted the gas voucher (for that too you better have a refill bill with voucher), but no one showed inclination to accept rental agreement. Maybe they will accept it in worst case, but we should arrange some other proof for sure shot clearance. There was a pre-token stage where all documents were verified and tokens were issued finally, which alone took 90 min.
Thanks a lot for your detail explanation. I am in Mumbai now and living on rent. My passport got expired on 09-05-2016. When it was issued 10 yrs back… it was issued at our Indore address, which was govt. quarters. Now we have made our permanent house there itself (address changed). I did not understand what to do… so I went to a agent. Agent asked me to get NOC letter from the owner of the flat where I am living now with my family. My flat owner regret to give NOC. He is asking me to use my permanent address. What should I do now ? Please advise. Thanks
Roop Arya,
You need to provide proof of your current address, that is mandatory. You can do it by bank statement with pass book, utility bill, rental agreement. No need to go to agent, you can look up on the passport website and follow the process. You can just do everything on your own. Just follow the process described above.
Khelan Banjare
I have make a passport ,online form completed by me but when I go for varifacation in this date so ,due to my adhar card no submit this reason 1st time mychance is cancelled before 2month ago .
Which time till have no charges after my A.D make again apply same choise center .Raipur
Sir my passport is not expired yet but If I changed my address and add spouse name so what will be the validity of new passport
I have a Mumbai passport which is about to expire. but I am currently working and residing in Delhi. I wish to renew the date on my passport keeping the Mumbai address as thats my hometown. Can I do that from Delhi
Sir,I am divorcee and I want to change name of my wife then which document should bring in pass port office please reply sir Thank you
Ramesh,
Specifics would be listed on the passport website at Document advisor. . You would require divorce papers for sure, rest of the things, please check on website.
Respected Sir , i want to renewal my valid international passport . .
Sir , please co-operate with me ..
subhadeep,
All you need to do is create an application online, pay for fee and book slot. The process is described above, just follow the process.
Hi,
My Passport is valid till 25 Jan 2018, i am applying working visa for UK, is there any possibility to reject visa due to short period of validation?
I have already applied for adress change.Let me know how many days will take passport reissue time period .with out perents passport child can take passport or not?
Liju,
It can take maybe 2 to 3 weeks. Yes, you can apply for child passport, without parents having passports. But, if parents have passports, you will need to carry that for child passport process.
My passport expires in Dec 2016 can i travel to Saudi for Haj in sept. Or I have to renew my passport before going. Kindly reply
Shahida,
I am not sure about the rules of Saudi regarding the required validity of the passport. You can check with Saudi embassy. Usually most of the countries require that you have at least 6 months of passport validity when you enter the country. If so, then you may need to get your passport re-issued.
The rule for renewal of passport is within a year of expiry only?My passport expires in March 2018.For a visa purpose in one country as I don’t have 3 years validity with my passport.Pas sport office not able to help in this issue!!
no need to renew your passport because u have enough time to travel anywhere . whenever you decide to go outside of the country for any purpose you have to minimum 6 month validation from to your finish your deadline of the passport. no one can reject your visa of this matter said by law .
Well, if you have a change in address or any other particulars, then you can apply for re-issue, it will get automatically issued for next 10 years…
Indeed.Since the rule is difficult to defer,some method to be used for reissuing.Simple ,find a loop hole!!
Sir, my passport is valid until August 2016 and now there is a change in address. Should I pay the renewal fees or shall I opt for re-issue? Kindly advise. Thanks in advance.
Mayank, you can go for re-issue with the new change. Re-issue also has fee.
My son’s (minor) passport will expire on 10th Nov 16 . I’m working in Dubai and son is in Kerala. My wife (his mother) doesn’t have passport. How to renew his passport in my absence?
My passport is valid up to 23-07-2017. Earliest by when should I apply for re-issue of passport?
It was issued from Bhopal.Presnetly I am in Ujjain.
Will I be required to apply at Bhopal Office.?
Request help in the matter.
Arvind,
You can apply at Ujjain and you can apply for it after 23rd of July, 2016 as you will be under 1 year of expiry. You will need to submit your current address proof.
my passport expire on 25/05/16 i can not able to re new on time .is there any late fees plz tell me
No late fee, you can renew it anytime.
Hi,
My passport expired in May 2016. And I have no Aadhar card. I have only PAN card. I noticed that Aadhar card number is being asked in the re-issue form. How to proceed without Aadhar card?
Aadhar card is not compulsory. You can leave blank while applying for re issue.
Nicely explained. It was a useful information
The process was very smooth, efficient and it was handled very well. Please note that you dont have to take photographs – they will click a picture of you right there at the counter – so please sport your best smile and a little airbrush could help a picture that will stay on your passport for the next 10 years 🙂
Sir,
My husband passport is expired in Mar 2016 and we want to renew the passport with change of address as my father got cardiac arrest at USA and he want to be shifted to India on 24th July 2016 and kindly let me know it is possible to get the renew passport with change of address immediately and the procedure
You can apply for passport re-issue in US itself with your current address. You should get it in few days. Speak to the high commission or Indian embassy at your nearby city.
Thank you for your detailed explanation. My passport will expire in dec. 2016.
I have 2 options, to renew in USA or go to Mumbai and renew there.
My Mother is ill and I have to go there for ~2 weeks minimum.
I have to get change of address in passport.
any idea if tatkal renewal in Mumbai is easier or its better to do it in US and then go to India?
Dev,
If I were you, I would get it re-issued in US as it is straightforward. If your passport gets stuck for whatever reason in India due to address verification,etc … you will be stuck.
My child passport got expired on 8 February 2016. Do I need to show original birth certificate for passport renewal or not required ?? Please do answer me. My child’s initial passport was issued from Doha , Qatar and now we are going to renew it in India. Pls let me know.
Jansi,
If it was submitted before and they have a scan copy of the same in the system, they may not ask. if not, they would probably ask for that. Also, it depends on the passport office discretion. You may check with customer service.