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
Urgent. I have miss one digit PASSPORT FILE NUMBER while updating online form and also validated . And tommorw is my apponintmet what to do. I took prints now N CROSS CHECK NOW . pls advice how can i change it and what to do kindly help
Muskaan,
Dont worry too much, if you cannot edit anything now, you can change the same at the PSK. Just remember that and tell the same, you will be asked to verify details at Section B, you can fix those things there.
Ohh tension free. Thanx Kumar Sir. 🙂
Need an advice:
The passports of both my kids (minors) valid for 5 yrs are getting expired in next 3 months. The mentioned “x” addresses in our passports (parent’s + Kids’s) are same, but now we have shifted to address”y” (same society but different tower as we are on rent) and are planning for renewal of Kids passport.
Can the kids passport be renewed on the new address “y” without changing the addresses in the parent’s passports??
Pls help.
thanks
Vickrant,
If your current address is different, you will need to submit the current address proof. There is no reason to re-issue your passports, if they are valid. For passport re-issue, there is no police verification as per new rule in 2015, but depending on the discretion of the passport officer, they may trigger police verification as it is new address.
From
P.Gangadharan,
Bengaluru.
Dear Mr.Kumar,
My grand son 6 years old, will be arriving in Bengaluru on the 4th june,2016 from USA along with my D’ in law. His present passport will expire on
28-08-2016. We want to renew it at Bengaluru from where it was issued in 2012 for a further period of say 5 years. Since he would not be able to sign anywhere, please advise me as to what my D’in law should do in the application.She will be taking with herto the Passport Kendra, all the supporting documents.
Regards,
P.Gangadharan.
P.Gangadharan,
Usually, they need to create application online and then carry original passport that is about to expire, along with Annexure H signed by both parents, including the proof of current address to the PSK.
Dear Sir
Do I need any affidavit for reissue of passport if I apply in tatkal scheme.
Varun Mendiratta,
It depends upon the PSK and the APO. Usually for re-issue, it is not required as per the document advisor the passport website. You may call the customer service to get more info.
Hello Sir,
My passport will get expiry on 30/04/2017. May I go abroad in September 2016 for 5 days as visitor . Or else I have to renew before visit ???
Bijay
Bijay,
Usually depending on the country, some of them expect about 6 months passport validity when you travel abroad. It seems like you should be ok. I suggest you check with your planned trip’s country embassy website to see, if you are ok.
Dear Sir, My passport is expirng on 21st Jan 2019, – after 2yrs and 8 months. The university at Malaysia where I am going to study insist the validity of passport +4years when I enter in Malaysia. So can I renew my passport now . Currently I am staying at Muscat(Oman).
I suggest you check with embassy in Malaysia regarding this. In general, it should be quite possible and very standard for renewing passports abroad…Dont worry too much, just check the emabassy website in Malaysia for the details on re-issue/ renewal.
I wish to renew my passport but there are 2 different form available-
a) one that I downloaded from the site http://www.applicationforme.com/passport-form (Passport_App_Form_V1.0.pdf) and is a 3 page document and next one is the
b) one from the official site http://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/welcomeLink# (PassportApplicationForm_Main_English_V3.0(1).pdf) which is a 2 page document.
The first one (3 page form) is a more detailed one. Few of the key things it asks are like:
Clause 1) Service Required
1.1 Applying for Fresh / Reissue)
1.2 If re-issue, specify reason(s) (there are 6 check boxes available to choose for as the reason)
1.3 If change in existing personal particulars, specify reason(s)
It also asks for a PP size photograph with Signature/Left hand thumb impression
Similarly there far more details required that are missing/omitted in the 2nd form that I downloaded from the official site.
I am now confused which one to fill up and upload. Kindly help
Priyanka Rai,
You should only use the official website http://passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/welcomeLink for anything. Just use the form in that and register in the official website. The other website is not official. You do NOT need to upload any photo for passport application…
dear sir
I have another qsn. my passport will expire on 4.2018 can I renew before date of expire.
pls reply me sir fast i got work opportunity in abroad for 3 year
so passport has remain 1 year 11 month for expire so can i start process to renew it today now
Yes you can
Roshan Patil,
You cannot renew passport before 1 year of expiry date. The good part is that, you can renew it abroad, when you are closer to expiry at an Indian High commission or embassy in the country you plan to go.
dear sir,
I Have a question , is bank statement compulsory require for renew to passport ,
I have bank statement but amt is low in it. pls show me way
Roshan Patil,
No. You can use any of the current address proof documents like Aadhar card, telephone bill, utility bill, etc.
Hi,
My passport is getting expired in Aug 2016 and I want to renew the same. Currently I am residing in Hyderabad on rental basis and the address written on my passport is of Rajasthan (permanent address). I don’t have any proof for current address, all the bills are on the name of owner’s name. I changed address for my bank account 10 days back. Can I give bank statements alone as a proof.
Please advice. Thanks in advance.
dear sir,
i applied for reissue of passport,while am filling the form i gave my mothers surname differently from the old passport mentioned, do i need to fill the form again or will they accept with the old passport surname ,i have already booked the appointment on 27th may
Sandeep,
Well, if it is something that you cannot edit now, you can tell regarding the change at the appointment time to have it corrected. No need to book another appointment, you can ask to correct the name in your time slot. make sure you carry proper documentation for the same.
Dear sir,
My passport is going to expire on 24/8/2016. I will be going to Bangalore 1st week of next month. I would like to renew my passport now. Can I make walk-in visit to our Passport Office and can I get the renewed passport by 1st week of next month? Pls advise.
sor .. i got remarried after divorce and now i want to change my surname,adress, husband name my pasport has already been expired 5 yrs back and we havent got the marriage certificate made..can i just apply for the new pasport without mentioning my old pasport as i have my adhar card made with my new adress and name.. plz plz guide me. thanks in advance
rekha,
Yes, you can apply for new one. But, you need to do a re-issue and You will need to mention about your old passport. it is considered fraud, if you do not mention it. You need to get your marriage certificate and very likely divorce papers, if the old passport has your spouse details as part of the process. Process is very straightforward, just follow the process as described above, with relevant documents as needed. You can use document advisor on the passport website to get exact details of documents.
Abhay
hi
Is it necessary to carry our old passport as i have renewed it & now i have new passport.
& what if we have miss placed our Old Passport
Hi,
My passport is up for renewal this year. I also want to remove my middle name from it. Can you please guide me with process required for the same.
Regards,
V. Sharma
Vyom Sharma,
Nothing will change in your passport during renewal/ re-issue, unless you request explicit request changes with proper proof for the same. You need to request for the change you want with proper proof. I suggest you do the required changes in the application form and carry respective proof for the change of the name along with current address details, you should be able to make the changes.
Hi Kumar sir,
I was issue my passport on 31/07/2006 from Thane and that time my permanent address was Nashik same as today.
At the time of issue date there was no passport office at Nashik
Now my passport comes to expiry .l want to renew my passport at Nashik is it possible?
Nitin,
Yes, you can do at any PSK that is near to your location. If you have a PSK in Nashik, you can do it. Just carry the current address proof with you and select Nashik as the appointment location, when you book the appointment.
Dear sir, my passport expired in 2014, thought it would not be required so didn’t renew it. Now l want to renew as am planning to go for a holiday with wife abroad. Will my passport be renewed after such a long gap. Same is the case with my wife’s passport. Kindly suggest.
Mozzam,
It will be renewed, the gap does not matter. I know someone who just got it renewed after 15 years of expiration. You will need to carry your original passport that is expired and carry current address proof.
Dear Kumar,
My Name is Tapan Karan (Kolkata)
My Passport already expire 02.02.2016.
Please share renewal process.
Tapan Karan,
It is pretty standard like normal renewal/ re-issue. You can just follow the steps described in above article.
Hello
My passport has been expired in Dec 2015 and I want to renew the same. Currently I am residing in Mumbai on rental basis and the address written on my old passport is of Rajasthan (permanent address). Can I renew it from Mumbai?
As an address proof(i.e. for present address) I have bank statement only. I don’t have registered rent agreement. So bank statement is sufficient for address proof or required anything else?
If it is OK then when I receive the passport which address would be written on new passport permanent or current?
Please advice. Thanks in advance.
Arvind,
Yes, you can. I have seen people take bank passbook with photo as proof. It is suggested to carry an additional proof like rental agreement or utility bill. Your new address on passport will be your current address in Mumbai.
Thanks Kumar for your prompt response.
If my current address would be on my passport then it won’t create any problem in future, if I relocate from my current address to another location in next 2 or 3 month as this is temporary address.
Please advise.
Hi Admin, How many Photographs we required and Size of Photo. Kindly advice.
Arshia,
No need to carry photos to the PSK. They will capture photo at the appointment.
Thank You So much 🙂 while filling form country INDIA is not there in drop down option what to do…
if TRY to kept empty/select/undivided india. system is not accepting neither validating. pls advice.
Very good informative writeup. thanks
My passport ll be expiring in Sept 2017,when t ll be in states as student,hence while applying I want to ask u as: what would be my address?ll it be what is there on old passport or ll it be where I ll be staying in states?what other documents m I supposed to furnish,along with residential address ?to apply for reissue of passport from states.
Sushil,
If you apply in US, you will get the local US address where you stay. You will only need to provide address proof and apply for re-issue. You may check with embassy nearest to your location for more details.
Hi,
My wife seeks renewal of her Passport which is going to expire in Dec 2016
For the past One year we are in new location ie in Vizianagaram
My only proof of current location is Gas connection (HP) in my name
and car insurance address in her name.
Kindly advise me current address proof of mine (HP gas connection address)
or address in car insurance (icici lombard) in her name is valid.
Kindly guide me otherwise.
Thanks
Ramachandra raju
You can get bank passbook with the current address from the bank… also, you can make rental agreement, if you need to submit additional proof. I am not sure, if they will accept care insurance. Check website for the actual required documents.
I don’t have a surname in my passport. I recently got my passport renewed but forgot to get it corrected. Will i have to again apply for passport renewal?
New passport valid till 2026, March. Please advise.
hi passport was going to expired on 29th march 2017 .. and i renewed the passport on 16th May 2016 my i know my new passport start date and ending date
rohinikumar,
It will be valid from actual approval date for 10 years. In other words, there would be an overlap of period for 2 passports, but old one would be considered expired/canceled as soon as the new one goes into effect.
My passport validity expired 10 years back, should I need to apply as renewal of passport. Kindly advice.
Rahman,
Yes, you can apply as re-issue. You will need to carry the original passport with current address details.
SIR, I WANT TO RENEW MY PASSPORT AS THIS WILL EXPIRED ON 15th JANUARY 2018. Could i do this as more than one year remaining for expire.
Mana Mohan,
You can expire one year before expiry. You can renew from 15 Jan, 2017 for your situation.
Hi sir,
i’m jo .i got divorce so i would like change my passport details. I would like to remove my spouse surname and his name also. So i can change my details. In re-issue of passport application which surname i will mention.
Jo,
Yes, you can do that with re-issue of the passport.
Hello,
I have a passport made in kolkata but after marriage i am settled in Bangalore.
I do not have any address proof for change of address. What should be done in this case?? Is affidavit valid??
Richa Lakhmani,
You do not need anything proving your change of address. You say you are settled in Bangalore, that means you have an address in Bangalore. All you need is your current address proof, thats it… That could be as simple as your rental agreement, utilities bill, etc.
My passport is expiring in the september 2017 next yearby the time I would be in states for my MS studies.As m leaving India this fall ie in August 2016.Now since it expires next year where ll i be able to apply for reissue of passport & with which office in states ,pl advice?
Sushil S sawamt,
If you are a student, you can apply 2 years before expiry. You can apply for re-issue in US as well at the nearest embassy to you.
Thanks for sharing step by step procedure..looks straight forward 🙂
Hi,
I have applied for reissue of passport and taken PSK appointment in Bangalore on 14th May. And I have add my spouse name in the passport but I do not have the marriage certificate. How can I go about now as I do not have marriage certificate and now I cannot get it in another 2 days and I cannot change the appointment as well.
Please advice.
Thanks & Regards
Jagadeesh
Sir, my present passport expires after a month after I reach USA.so ll I be allowed to apply for re-issue of passport from where ? Is it through American consulate,at place of residence there or with Indian residential address there I ll be staying on F1 VISA as student for higher studies.
You can apply for re-issue in US at nearest embassy where you would stay in US. If you have time, you better get it re-issued in India itself to avoid issues.
Hello sir, can you please suggest me regarding “name initial” in passport? Here is my problem, “in all my secular documents i.e class X, 10+2, Graduation Certificates etc…My name is appeared as
” TH. GUIBAMANG “(last name came first as title =TH),
…but when I apply for PAN Card, Adhaar card etc they do not allow initial only two latter so I used my full name as “GUIBAMANG THIUMAI ” !
So now I want to make this clear before applying for passport so that I leave Country to study outside safe & sound. Any suggestion if I gonna face problem in my education career outside?
Do I have to stick with Secular certificate name and change in PAN/ADHAAR by taking Gazette officers sign to change my name? Or Which one name I have to use for passport?
I am worry if i will face problem in my study career because my name in certificate and Passport/Id’s name is diff . kindly Suggest something for me. Thank you so much
GUIBAMANG,
You should stick with what is on your PAN Card. Usually, the X class and 10+2 certificates have only initial in them. I was in same situation as yours, nothing to worry, just expand your surname and apply for passport. Dont worry too much, your X Class certificate is to verify your date of birth only, if you were born before certain year.
Hi, i passport is goind to expire in 2017 but also i want to change my photograph, thus i filled online form for re -issue by selecting two reason: change in appearance and due to expire, i am not any option to upload new photo in the whole form till the end.
Please suggest.
Gunjan,
No need to upload photo. They will take your photo at the passport office when you go for the appointment.
Hi,
i am krishnaveni.can i change my sir name and remove spouse name because i got divorce then which process to re-issue the passport
Hi
i am krishnaveni.can i change my sir name and remove my spouse name because i’m divorced then how to re issue the passport
Krishnaveni,
Yes, you can do that. You need to apply for re-issue of passport, process is same as above. You will need to carry the relevant documents as suggested by the document advisor on the passport website.
My passport has expired on 01-03-2016.I want to renew the same as early ad possible. PI advice .
Yes, you can now.
My Passport expires tomorrow 10/5/2016. How can I apply for Renewal or Re-issue.
Please suggest.
Yes, you can. Just follow process described above, it is same.
Hi,
I am travelling to US for studying. My Passport will expire a year after I reach there. I want to reissue it from India itself. However I also have my Visa appointment in a few days. Should I get it reissued after or before visa appointment. As the passport number changes after reissuing and I have submitted my initial passport number, will I face issues for Visa or at Immigration?
Please advise
Regards,
Diya
Diya,
Well, do not worry too much, you can just re-issue your passport after you arrive in US. As you are close to visa appointment, dont complicate things and get worried about it.
When I am applying first time in 2007, I have taken passport from hyderabad. In passport, place of Issue is Hyderabad. Now for renewal of passport, which is due to expire in 2017 ; should we have to visit hyderabad passport office or any nearest passport office (Vijayawada) is nearest PSK to us. Please clarify on this or help me with concerned mail id to clear about this.
Amar,
Not really, you can visit PSK near your location where you currently live.
While uploading Passport e-form i am getting the below error
“The PIN Code entered in the Present Residential Address section does not correspond to the specified District/State. Please recheck the entered PIN Code, District and State Name.”
Village or Town or City :adambakkam
State :Tamil Nadu
District :chennai
PIN :60088
Dear Kailash,
Check your pincode again, Pincode is always of 6 digit, whereas you are entering only 5 digit.
Thanks for the detailed information. It’s quite helpful
Hi,
My passport is going to expire in Sept, 2016 and I want to apply for renewal. But I have one quarry
I have applied for Divorce which I will get on Oct, 2016. So what to write in the marital status of the form – Single, Married etc
Nikhil,
There is an option called ‘Divorced’ in marital status, which you can select.
Thanks so much to the author & Redbus2US team… You guys made it easier…Appreciate your time & efforts in putting this article so detailed.
Thank you so much for giving valuable information it’s helps lot
Cheers, Happy to hear !
DEAR SIR, My passports is going to expire in AUGUST 2016.sir I want to re-issue my passport before expiry but I have a doubt, sir there is a case pending against me in the court of law and in this case I am also facing arresting. so I request you to please advise me about re-issue my passport in this situation. Thanks and regards. Pankaj kumar
hi I am rajkumar pandey from sanganer Jaipur rajasthan I need re-issue my passport expire on 10/5/20016 and my appointment date 3/5/2016 I need urgent to visa what can I do
Hi,
Similar to the above case, I need to change my place of birth in my passport(spelling mistake in the name of the state). I am living in bangalore temporarily, but my passport was issued in mumbai.
So can I apply here in Bangalore.
Thanks and regards,
Vinil
vinil,
Yes, you can do it in Bangalore PSK, you will need to carry your current address proof and the proof of the birth place details and go for re-issue of passport.
Hi Kumar,
Thanks for the help.
I have one more query, Can I use a rental agreement as a current address proof.
I dont have any other document containing the bangalore address.
Thanks and Regards,
Vinil
Do I need to have a separate login-ID created for each passport renewal, as I need to get it renewed for 3 family members. Or does the portal allows a single user to submit multiple applications ?
Thanks!
Munish,
You can just use one account for creating multiple applications. We have done it for entire family of 3 with login ID.
hi there,my question is,my mother got indian passport,but she has american greencard as well,she is at the moment in india and her passport is going to expire next month,on her passport has indian address,so on the new indian passport address would be indian or ameriacn,cause on her american ID card has american address.so tell me please what we should do,if her passport have indian address,would be any problem or not? thank u,my name is jesse
jesse,
It is recommended to apply for passport where she currently lives. She would have to apply at an embassy near to her place for passport re-issue.
Hi ,
I wish to renew my son’s passport. Will my passport address be considered valid for residence proof of my son? The address on his passport is the same as mine.
Maulik Shah,
It should be, if your son’s passport has your name matches with your current passport. It is recommended to carry other document proof as well like Aadhar card, etc.
Hello
I am holding an ordinary passport, issued at Kolkata and its due to expire by Jun,16. Presently I am staying in Bangalore.
I am planning to apply for the re-issue of the passport byTatkal .
1. Can you please advise, where should I apply – in Bangalore or in Kolkata ? I have permanent addresses in both the cities.
2. If in Kolkata, I would need to visit the city and be present there ?
3. Can I opt for renewal of passport and also change the address from Kolkata to Bangalore under this single Tatkal application ? If so, can I apply from Bangalore or need to visit to Kolkata ?
Thanking you in anticipation for your kind guidance.
Regards
Deb
Deb,
1. You can apply at the place you live, you can apply at PSK in Bangalore.
2. You can do it from Bangalore itself.
3. yes, can be done.
Check document advisor for the requirements. If you are not in rush, no need for tatkaal, you get regular processing in about 15 days .
Hello Kumar
Many thanks for your kind inputs. Shall apply from Bangalore .
Regards
Deb