PASSPORT RENEWAL

 Procedure for passport renewal

The passport comes with a timeline and in case of its expiry, you need to carry out the process of passport renewal. A passport is valid for 10 years in India and you need to renew it after every 10 years. There is an online and offline renewal process that you need to follow.

Online renewal of the passport

Follow the below-mentioned steps to renew your passport online.

• Visit the official website of Passport Seva and create an account on it.  Click on ‘New User? Register Now’ for passport login.
• If you are already a member, you need to login using the ‘Existing user? Login’.
• Choose the passport office that is closest to your address.
• Fill in the basic details like your name and date of birth. Now create an ID and password.
• You will receive an activation link on your email address.
• You can now activate the account using this link in your email.
• After you have signed in to your account, you can click on the ‘Re-issue of passport’ tab.
• Now fill in the form and click on Validate in order to save a copy of the form.
• Upload the form and click on Submit. It is advisable to verify all the details before you submit the form.
• You will now have to schedule an interview according to the available slots.
• In order to book an appointment, click on ‘Pay and Schedule Appointment’ and choose a date from the available ones.
• After you have selected a slot, you will be directed to a payment gateway and you will have to make an online payment. Depending on the type of application you have made, the fee will differ.
• Choose from Internet banking, SBI Bank challan, Credit/ Debit card (VISA and MasterCard).
• Once you make the payment, print the application receipt and carry it with you when you go for the interview.
• Carry your original documents and the application receipt at the Passport Seva Kendra on the day of your appointment.

Necessary documents for passport renewal

Depending on the type of passport renewal (Tatkal/ Regular) and the age of the applicant, the documentation will vary. In order to get your passport renewed, you need to provide certain documents at the Passport Seva Kendra. The general documentation required for all applications is listed below.

• Original old Passport 
• Self-attested copy of the ECR/Non-ECR page. 
• Self-attested copy of the page of observation, if any, made by the Passport Issuing Authority. 
• Self-attested copies of the first two and last two pages of the passport. 
• Self-attested copy of the validity extension page, if any, with respect to the Short Validity Passport (SVP) 
• Proof of documents that eliminate the cause of issuance of Short Validity Passport (SVP). 

Causes for reissue of passport

You can apply for a reissue of a passport for any of the below mentioned reasons.

1. The validity of the passport has expired or will expire within three years,
2. You have exhausted the passport pages
3. There is a change in personal details like name, address, and date of birth.
4. Your passport has expired for more than three years.
5. Your passport is damaged or soiled due to any reason.
6. The passport is lost. In this case, you need to file an FIR at a police station and submit it with the application for reissue of the passport.

Passport reissue application

In order to make an application for a reissue of the passport, you need to visit the Passport Seva website. Here you can download the e-form from the tab, ‘Forms and Affidavits’. You will be redirected to a new page where you will have to select if you want a new passport or a reissue of a passport.

Online application for passport reissue

Follow the below-mentioned steps to make an online application for passport reissue.

• Log in to https://passportservice.in
• Register an account on this page.
• Click on ‘Passport type’ and fill the details like type of application, name, number of pages in the booklet, etc.
• Schedule an appointment with Passport Seva Kendra by clicking on ‘View submitted applications.’
• Now click on pay and choose a method of payment.
• Also, choose the Passport Seva Kendra in your area.
• Click on ‘Next’.
• Make the payment and book your appointment.
• You will see a receipt.
• Take a print out of the receipt and carry it with you at the time of appointment.
• The passport office will decide if there is a need for police verification or not. It differs from case to case. If your details and the reason for reissue is appropriate, there might not be a need for police verification.

Documents Required For Reissue Of Passport

Here is a list of documents that are necessary for passport reissue.

• Identity proof: A legal and recognized document that contains your full name.
• Age proof: A document that confirms your date of birth is also required to be submitted. You can use a Birth Certificate here.
• Address proof: Document that confirms where you reside.
• Photographs: You are required to submit 2 recent passport sized photographs while applying for passport reissue.
• Old passport booklet: You need to submit the expired passport booklet before availing a new passport.
• Self-attested copy of first and last pages of booklet: You need to submit self-attested copies of the first two and last two pages of the old passport booklet.
• Appointment application receipt: If an appointment with the Passport Seva Kendra has been booked online, you need to submit a printout of the final page that confirms the payment, time, and date of appointment.