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
Dear Mr.Kumar
We are happy to inform you that we are able to accomplish the task of renewing our passports and acquire the same within 6 days including the interim 2 holidays.
The write- up posted by you in your site had been instrumental in the same.
The work at RPO @ Visakhapatnam is completed with in no time.
You have explained the proceedure threadbare which provided full proof guidance to us. We are certain that your post in the sight will prove very much helpful to the prospective/ existing passport seekers.
Ganeshram & Lalitha,
Happy to hear all went well and you got it in 6 days. Thanks for confirming that process is same across every RPO 🙂 Cheers !
I have a 64 page passport in which half of the pages are not used and I want to know that whether after renewal the remaining pages be validate or not? kindly inform me.
DEEKSHITH RAO,
The passport itself will not be valid, so the pages will NOT be 🙂
i hav registered online done payment got a appointment date everything for a reissue of passport which is to expire in oct 2016.i have applied for tatkal as i will be travelling abroad by the end of april.can u tell whether i should upload any documents or photos?as i mentioned tatkal and homemaker they hav asked for vc/noc/pil/ic to be entered.i checked with customer care and they said i will require only oldpassport and self attested copies and also address proof as i am changing my address.and as my old passport as my husbands name entered i can use his passport copy as address proof.now i am bit confused with abt this vc/noc stuff.can u please guide me on the same.
josfin,
What customer care said seems about right to me. Usually, the NOC and other documents are required for government employees. Call the customer service again, if you are in doubt and explain your situation, if you want to get confirmation again.
Did you require VC/NOC/PIL/IC ?
Hello
i am staying in Abu dhabi and want to renew passport for my daughter who is 7 years old. My wife and my daughter are in INDIA. I want to avail Tatkal service for my daughters renewal of passport. I have arrange sworn affidavit from Indian embassy in UAE and send to my wife in India. Do i need letter ( varification with seal and sign) from gazzated class – 1 officer..?
Please guide me..
Rohit Pansuriya
Rohit,
I am not sure of the exact requirements for Tatkaal, I will let others add their comments. You may check passport website, it should have the details.
Hii sir, my self parvez zaidi,
I just wants to know that how many I’d prof will be required to renew the my old passport which is expiring after 10 months
You just need your latest address proof and carry your old passport with you. That’s it.
I used to live abroad the country Nepal which is the neighbouring country of India.But now I am in my hometown srinagar,India,I have passed 10 class from Nepal and I do have election card .What else do I need to apply for the Indian passport? Pls reply me soon….
Farhan,
You will need your current address proof and any other forms of identification from India like Aadhar Card…Also, you would need Birth Certificate, if you are born after 26.01.1989.
Currently,I’m living in Mumbai,But I ‘ve not any proper address proof for Mumbai living.In My current passport,address is Kolkata address & it will be expire on 31 th Aug-2016.I want to continue my old address in renewal passport. is it ok,if i apply in Mumbai passport office or I ‘ve to apply in Kolkata address only?
Saurav Ghosh,
The rule is that you need to furnish your current address proof and get your passport on that address. You can go to bank and get bank statement or even get letter from company stating you work there…Just look for options…I have heard some cases where they send for police verification after some time and then you may be in trouble, if you do not live there…
Hi,
Very well compiled article.
I have a query. I have applied for reissue of passport for addition of spouse/husband name and change in address due to marriage 1.5 years back. I had produced my husbands pp copy as proof of address. But the passport official didn’t accept this as a valid proof of address, saying that my husband doesn’t have my name included in his pp. Now what else can I produce as poa. I am a housewife and I don’t have any bills or agreements on my name. My aadhaar card, voterid has my parents address.
The biggest problem is that the passport official was very rude and she gave me only 1 week time to produce poa. How can I change my address in aadhaar card or bank pass book or voter Id etc. within a week. I can’t even reschedule the appointment online because that option is now freezed on the website.
Ayesha,
You can try with bank statement, if you have a bank account. Also, you can try with the utility bills. I am assuming you carried the original marriage certificate. If you are in rental house, you can get a rental agreement done with your name in it or get it modified to have your name added. Speak to customer service for more info.
Please Ensure me about the documents required for fresh passport. As per new rules I have
Pan card, Aadhar card, Voter I card named as WASIM KHAN. Do i need to require another documents ? if required then my certificates have my name as WASIM only. Is there any problem ? If so then plz give me a proper solution.
wasim khan,
You need 10th class and your highest education certificate. You carry all the documents with you. As the education certificates have photo, it should be fine.
Hello, My passport is expiring on 10th November 2016. I just saw one sale of one low cost airline on internet and booked tickets for malayesia, since its was last date for sale…the booking was done for diwalli vacation from 27th october to 1st November 2016 to and from from Kualalumpur. I was under impression that Malaysia like Thailand allows visas on arrival. However, after booking tickets, I have come to know that Indians don’t qualify for visas on arrival and that we have to apply and get visas before flying. So, i checked procedures. But I came to know that Malaysia does not give visas, if the passport expiry is within 6 months from visa dates. However, my passport will expire in less than 1 month, when i am intending to travel. So its likely that my visa application may be rejected. What is the way out? Can I apply for renewal of passport now …. though almost 8 months are remaining for this passport validity?
Jeshil Shah,
I suggest you apply for re-issue of the passport, that’s the best way out. You can apply for passport, if the expiry is under 12 months of expiry.
I HAVE FILLED THE PASSPORT DETAILS OF MY MINOR SON AGED 7 AND GOT THE APPOINTMENT DATE AND TIME ALLOTTED. IS IT NECESSARY FOR HIM TO BE IN PASSPORT OFFICE ON THAT DAY OR I CAN GO ON HIS BEHALF WITH THE REQUISITE DOCUMENTS?
KINDLY CONFIRM
Ram,
No, you need to have your son with you. It is mandatory to have your son with you. They will take the finger prints of your son. Also, you will also need your spouse to be along with you for the passport application as both of you need to sign Annexure H and be there .
Is police verification required towards re-issuance of passport application made for change of name after marriage?
Pls note: the new passport has been issued by the authority and after 2 months we have received notice for police verification.
Please guide….
Atul,
Yes, it can be done anytime. It is up to the discretion of the Passport office. They may do it later as per their discretion. You have nothing to worry, if everything is right !
Within how many days should I appear for police verification from the date of receipt of the notice from the police station.
You need to speak to the police station. Usually, it is done within a week or less. They will review, do verification, speak to your given references and then send report.
My husband is workng at Dubai for last 9yrs.he is a govt employee on leave in Kerala.he got noc from his dept for issue of passport.now he wants to renew his passport from Dubai .does he need noc once more or copy of previous noc enough
Aysha,
I suggest he check with the Indian embassy in Dubai as it may vary slightly.
Hi My passport issued at Odisha state, but now i am staying at Bangalore, can i re-issue my passport at Bangalore but i need my old address to be in new passport also , i want to ask that i have 10 months from now to expiry the passport , can i apply now.
SANTOSH,
No, it will NOT be possible to have your preferred address there. You can only get passport issued with your current address. You can apply for passport re-issue as it is under 1 year. In fact, the address on the passport does not really matter.
Hello Mr.Kumar,
In my case, I want to add my spouse name in my passport along with his address in mine.. I have only one address proof which I want in my passport to get updated.. My old passport has my mother’s place address.. What can be done.. Bank statement is the one I have as an address proof now…
Asyha Hameed,
yes, you can give the address proof like bank statement or even the ones that are in your spouse names should be fine too. Check the list of documents for address proof. You will need the marriage certificate for sure.
Can you please also share the time in which you got your new passport. Am planning to apply in Tatkal , hope the documents and process remain the same there too.
Vinay,
It varies by PSK and quite often as well. I suggest you check with the PSK itself. You may call the customer service as well.
Thanks dear. This article clears all my doubts.
Thanks again.
It’s a very good article. Thank you so much. Adds a lot of clarity. I’m looking for help with a very specific and urgent requirement.
My passport expires on September 05, 2016 which is less than 6 months from tomorrow. I need to submit my passport for immigration purposes before the end of the month which kind of puts makes it a Tatkal requirement for me, as the earliest appointment for Normal is only after 2 weeks from now.
Is there any other document or process needed apart from what is mentioned above? Please let me know as it’s very critical.
Girish Nagagopal,
Besides the above listed documents, Tatkaal requires some other documents to apply for it. I have not done it. Please check the passport website. The reality is that, these days, passport is given within 10 to 15 days…so, you may take a chance and go with normal, if you cannot get Tatkaal related documents.
Hello Kumar,
My passport expires on 13th march 16 and I have appointment on 16 march 16. My address is also changed than existing passport. Is police verification required in this case.
Patil,
For passport re-issue, as the Last year rule, you may not need police verification, if the first record was clear. Check News Article
Hi,
My wife’s passport expired in 2011 with an address of Kolkata. Presently, we are staying in Bangalore and her passport needs to be updated. Her name is updated in my active passport. Kindly, suggest if I need to apply for a fresh passport or renewal can happen.
Thanks,
Mithun
Excellent article.. Well in my case my passport is expiring on 12/04/2017. Now the immigration team in my office has asked me to re-issue the passport as per their norms fo canada visa it has to be 1 year 3 months validity. Now I am stuck as its not yet 12/04/2016 so pdf is not allowing to enter the expiry date if I go with option as re issue due to expiry. Please let me know if I can go ahead with Address change which undoubtedly has changed and in that case will my issue date & expiry date will be revised. If yes, can I apply through Tatkal.
Indranil,
Well, I am not sure. You can check with customer service. You are just one month away when you will be eligible to re-issue. Why do you want to get into complexities. If you can wait for 30 days, I suggest you wait.
Yes, you can apply.
i want my daughter’s passport to be renewed which expired in nov 2015 as she is a major now. there is also an address change .the documents required (phone bill, gas connection etc) are either in my name or in my husbands name as she is still a dependent…..Will these documents be ok
shobha,
Yes, they should be fine. I am assuming your daughter’s passport has your names correctly put in under mother and father.
I would like to share my experience. I have visited Toli Chowki PSK in Hyderabad. I applied renewal for my wife and two daughters. I have applied online and paid the fees. I got an appointment of 1st March but I have changed it to 2nd March 2016 as I was busy on 1st . I got 10:00 O’clock as our appointment time. Our case was renewal and we had Aadhaar card as our residence proof.
Our reporting time was 9:45 am but due to traffic , we reached around 10:05 and at the gate the guard asked us to show the appointment letter, for which I had already taken the printout. He asked us to go to counter 5 urgently. After reaching to the counter after few mins, our turn came. In case of my daughters I was asked to add annexure H along with parents passport copy. We get the photocopies inside PSK only and filled annexure H for both. The lady at counter appears to be cooperative and after verifying the documents, she gave tokens to go to Gate A.
After reaching gate A, we found our token number to respective counters. It happened that at same time all three were at counter. As my wife was also renewing , the person sitting on counter asked me to provide the latest file number from my wife’s passport. It took some time but the gentlemen who was processing my wife’s case gave me two copies of her file which I gave to the counters at which my daughters were sitting . Once all three were done, we went to GATE B where we were asked to show original aadhaar and passport copies. Once it is one we were at GATE C and then after taking final receipt at the exit.
The overall time was around 2 hours for all three .
It was a good experience at Toli Chowki PSK. One more update, few people have complained about the no -parking , but we found that next to PSK building there is paid parking slot.
At noon we were back at home with all the processing done.
Sandeep,
Thanks for sharing your latest experience ! I am sure, it will help many get a perspective and help them be relieved about the process.
my passport was expired in oct 2014,their is a spelling mistake in my passport,
SRIKRISHNA it as printed as SRIKRUSHNA it means U is printed in palace of I and i also want to change my present address in passport
so i wanted to renewal my passport now ,please give suggestion
You can apply for passport re-issue with the corrections required. Make sure you carry all the required proof with correct spellings and address. It is very straightforward, just follow the process described above.
Hi,
Suppose My passport still has 6 months Validity, and I apply for re-issue, then will New passport have validity starting from next day of Passport Expiry Date or will it be from todays issue date?
Rishikesh,
No, the validity starts from the day the new passport is issued. It will have the old passport number tied to it in the address section for reference.
Hi !
I am Viral. I have old hand written passport with 20 yrs. validity. Which will expiring in 2019. Which is not valid nowadays.
Now I have following points…
1. passport was issued from Mumbai. and now I have shifted to Gujarat since 10 years. (change of Address)
2. I want to add my spouse name in passport.
can anybody help me…. How much time it will take after verification of documents at passport office ? Shall I required Police verification in this case ?
Thanks.
Viral Patel,
Yes, you will have police verification for address proof. You can add your spouse name as well. Recently, one of my relatives applied for re-issue with exact similar hand written passport, he got his passport in about 10 days with police verification. He had to submit Marriage certificate and address proof and copy of old passport and show original of the same at PSK office.
Hi..my moms passport is a handwritten one valid till 2018, she is 71 years. I live abroad and have registered her on PSK website. When I click re-issue passport, there is no option for reason as “handwritten”. One option does say passport due to expire within 3yrs or expired, when that is clicked and once i enter the old passport details it says there is an error. How do I proceed? Also can I pay for her using my credit card and ask her to carry all the receipts and necessary docs.. thanks in advance
Jose,
As you mom is senior citizen, she must be eligible for walk-in. If she does a walk-in, she can pay for it at the counter. I suggest you call the customer service and clarify, before sending your mom to PSK.
Hi,
There are some affidavit/ annexure forms mentioned in http://passportindia.gov.in/ for passport renewal after 10 years. (ANNEXURE ‘I’, ANNEXURE ‘F’ . Do we really need these docs? If yes where can i get them?
Thanks,
Tijo
Tijo,
I am not sure the context on why you would need them. Recently my relatives renewed their passport after 10 years, they did not file any annexures. If you really need them, you may email or call the customer service.
Hello,
My passport expires in November 2016. But I am change my address
tirumalarao,
Yes, you can apply for re-issue with change of address, you need to carry your latest address proof.
Mr.Kumar,
how much do i need to pay for Passpory re -issue?
Satish Reddy,
For normal passport 36 pages, it is 1500 Rs. You can select other options like Tatkaal and check fee here
Mr Kumar
Please let me know that My Passport is going to expired on 04/02/2017
Can I apply for Re-issue the same in March 2016 at same address
Regards
SYED ABID ALI,
You can apply for re-issue 1 year before it expires. As yours expires in Feb 2017, you are eligible to apply for re-issue.
Tatkaal passport takes how many days ???
umang,
It should be done within a week. These days, normal passport also takes about 10 to 15 days…so, unless there is a dire need, you can opt for normal
I have got my passport within two day of submission of form it ws reissued bt my police verification is still pending. I called the inspector thrice but he said he is unwell n could nt come.. Now i just want to know how imp is this verification for Me to use my passport.
minnie,
you can use the use the passport as normal, it is something that they do in the backend for verification. There is nothing to worry, it is not your issue.
Hi ,
I got my passport from madurai passport seva.I am staying in my college hostel.In my passport, college’s hostel address was printed.When I enquired about that in the office they said that it was printed wrongly.So I have to change my address to my permanent address.Can I change it?Also I have another doubt.Whether I have to apply in the same office or another office?Because my nearest office is at coimbatore since I am from Tiruchengode.
Hello Kumar,
My passport is expiring on Aug’2016 and I have to apply for reissue. My passport was issued to me in Ranchi. Is it possible for reissue same passport from Mumbai? If yes then what will be the procedure and do I need to provide any additional documents?
Thanks,
Saif
I have a passport with wrong DOB and POB . I went to PSK with affidavits and original documents (10th Certificates and Birth Certificate from Registrar) . But the APO said their is a court order that denying changes in DOB if not corrected in 5years after issue of passport.
Now I’ve a passport with wrong DOB which needs to be corrected
The actual mistake were done by the Primary School officials as they made the wrong DOB entry for their benefits and now I’m struggling to get it corrected.
Is there any way I can correct my DOB ?
Is it possible to cancel the existing passport and apply for new one ?
What will happen to the Visa I have in existing passport if I have a way to apply for new one ?
Appreciate your reply
Anshil H, I suspsect, there is little hope to change it. Read this Article . Well, always you have to declare your previous passport details, that is not an option. Whatever you have will continue to work as they are all based on dates in passport. You directly spoke with APO, you may ask them for other options, if any as such.
How many photos we have to take along?
Javed Aslam Khan,
No need for carrying photo, if you are an adult. If you are applying passport for minor below certain years of age, you may be required to carry one photo.
I renew my passport I require birth certicate complosory aur not….
Nikhil,
If you already have passport, you do not need birth certificate again.
Thanks Mr Kumar. One last favour pls, as I have already got the appointment for reissue of my passport, do I need to upload the required documents now?..
No words to appreciate your guidence.
I applied my daughter’s passport for re issur on 3rd feb 2016.but on 11thfeb i got a call that photos has not accepted so i submitnew photos on 12th feb . When will i get her passport as we are travelling on 4th april 2016??
Amandeep,
Usually the passport should be delivered in 15 to 20 days. Just wait for few days, check online status and you can call support for any status or concern on delay.
I SAYED SHAHEDA ZAINULABEDIN AS MY PASSPORT EXPIRY DATE IS 30/07/2016.PLEASE GUIDE ME HOW TO RENEW MY PASSPORT
The above article talks about it step by step. Just follow the process described.
I SAYED ZAINULABEDIN SULEMAN AS MY PASSPORT EXPIRY DATE IS 29/08/2016.PLEASE GUIDE ME HOW TO RENEW MY PASSPORT.
my child 8yrs old his passport is expiring in may i have plan to go makkah in april i want to renew so pls give me help how to renew
My passport issued by Chennai office expires in June 2016. With the passing away of my wife. I have monved to Bangalore 8 months back to stay with my son. I have changed the address of my Bank account 3 months back. My age is 76.
I want to know the procedure for renewal at Bangalore, dropping the name of spouse and change of address
S Chandrasekhar
S Chandrasekhar,
Procedure is pretty standard, you will need to carry current address proof and death certificate of your spouse to have the name removed. Please check with passport office customer service just to be sure.
i need to renew my brother’s passport. he already had minor passport and expired one year before. now he turned 18 and need to apply for major passport. what all are the documents required for it?? should i mention that he already had minor passport with him??
Jaya
Hello,
My passport expires on June 2016,I have changed my home 4months back,plz tel me the renewal procedure.
Thanks.
hi
my passport validity is get over on june 2016, i want to renew now and i want to change my address and signature on the new passport.
kindly suggest what cam i do for it
KUMARAGURU,
You can do it now. You need to carry address proof and some documentation indicating that you are changing signature, very likely an affidavit indicating the same. Check with your bank for the process they would typically need for changing signature and you can just follow the same and carry the same documentation.
new address proof and two references of current location. old passport in original.. rest everything same as of renewal procedures.
Hello..
If i need to re issue the passport with my new address and spouse name, how many days process will it take as we are planning to travel in next 1-2 months. Please advice.
Archi
Archi Rahthod,
If everything is correct, it should happen within a month. Recently, my sister got their passport within 10 days. The process these days is very straightforward, so you can be optimistic to get it soon.
Hi,
I got my passport in 2009, it will expire in 2019. But my problem is, it has ECR( Emigration Check Required) stamp. So what should i do to remove it?
If i request for reissue my passport only for “delete ECR” in tatkal, how many days it will take the process? is it required police verification to do this? pls suggest.
Many Thanks,
Satya
Hello,
I got a new passport 2 years ago but now i have shifted to a new address and have to change my name post marriage.
My question is how long does it take for reissue of passport with personal particulars changed.
Pooja,
Typically, a re-issue of the passport can take 10 to 15 days. As the name and address are changed, maybe there could be police verification, I am not sure, it varies by case. It may take a week more at the maximum, if such verification is done.
K R Shah
Thanks for answering questions of different issues of people. I have got the solution of my problem from above. You have done a vay good service. Thanks, Thanks & Thanks a lot.
Cheers! Happy to hear !
Hi,
I have started a re-issue application and a file number has been generated but I am being told to bring more documents on the next working day which is on Monday. But my travel date is coming close and I’m worried that the re-issuance might not have completed by then.
1. Can you please tell me that is the old passport still valid while the re-issue application is still in process?
To be clear, my current passport is completely valid, I was just getting spouse name added to it in the re-issue application.
2. Can this application that is in process be retracted from my end if I don’t want to modify anything and keep the old passport?
3. Can this application be converted to tatkal while in process, to fast-forward the process?
Thanks,
Aditya
hi aditya i am in a similar position did you get any more information
Hello,
My passport expires in December 2017. But I am planning to go for higher studies in August 2016. I want to renew my passport before I go but it seems that the passport can be renewed only for expiry date of atmost a year.
So can you kindly tell me what I should do to get my passport extended or get a new passport?
Cheers
Manoj
Manoj,
Yes, you can only renew one year before expiry. Do not have to do anything now, you can apply for passport re-issue abroad as well, it is pretty straightforward process. Don’t worry about it now.
Hello,
Kumar, I have my passport expiring around august 2018, which is 2 years hence and i hopefully will be studying abroad then. i have do not know about a re-issue out of country, but i shall take your word for it, but i am skeptical if my destination country will issue a visa which outlives my passport deadline date. i checked online for students, and i think we can apply withing 2 years for expiry, but after august this year, i will have to apply for a visa pronto, and wont have time for a re-issue. any suggestions??
Karan,
Yes, you are right, for students there is an exception and you can apply for re-issue within 2 years of expiry. Check FAQs Q21(b). Re-issue takes less time and you should be able to get the re-issued passport within 15 days or so and then apply for visa after that…