Reissue of Passports

Process Of Passport Reissue

A passport is reissued generally after its expiry, 10 years from the date of issuance. One can check the expiration date on the first page of the passport under the "Date of Expiry" section. Applications for passport reissue can be made up to 1 year before the date of expiry as well as within 3 years after expiry. Passport reissue is not the same as passport renewal and the two must not be confused. Passport renewal is applicable only to special circumstances such as Short Validity Passports (SVP). For the reissue of a passport, a new passport is issued while the old passport is canceled and returned. However, if there is any active visa on the old passport, the same will continue to be valid and may be used until its expiry.

Document No.	Type of document
1	Address proof for current address
2	Date of Birth proof
3	Non-ECR proof
5	Old (previous) passport
6	Parent’s passport
10	Pension Payment Order
13	Paper clippings
14	Marriage certificate
15	Name change
16	New ID
22	NOC
26	Marriage certificate affidavit
28	Death certificate
30	Studying abroad proof
31	Passport lost/damaged affidavit
32	Police report
33	Old passport copy
35	Spouse' passport
36	Divorce decree
37	Divorce certificate
38	Gender change
39	Hospital certification for gender change
40	Photograph
41	Change of DOB/POB proof
42	POB affidavit
43	Parents name change proof
44	Parents name change proof
47	Joint affidavit from husband and wife
48	Deed poll
49	Verification certificate
52	Standard Affidavit
55	DOB change affidavit
56	Place of Birth proof
58	Prior Intimation (PI) Letter

 

Documents Required for Reissue of Passport

The following documents must be submitted by adults who wish to reissue their passports:

For an additional booklet in case the pages are exhausted: Doc no 1 and 5

For expired passports:

• General applicants should submit Docs 1 and 5 (Tatkal applications require either 49 or 54)

• Current employees of Government/Public Sector/Statutory bodies should submit Docs 1, 5, 22 and 58

• Retired government officials should submit Doc 1, 5 and 10

• Students who are traveling abroad for higher studies should submit Docs 1, 5 and 30 (such candidates can apply up to 2 years before passport expiry)

For lost/stolen/damaged passports:

• Damaged passports in which the name, photo and passport no. are legible require Docs 1, 2, 5 and 31

• Lost/stolen/damaged beyond recognition require Docs 1, 2, 31, 32 and 33 (if available), along with any other documents that are required for fresh passport applications.

• Doc 1 is required only if the present and old address (as mentioned in the old passport) are different. However, it is mandatory if the passport is lost, stolen or damaged beyond recognition.

The following documents must be submitted by minor applicants who wish to reissue their passports:

• All the documents that are listed above according to the relevant reason for reissue.

• The minor's documents are to be attested by parents.

• Annexure H is an additional document necessary in all passport applications for minors.

Passport Reissue Fees

Service	Normal Fees	Tatkal Fees
36 pages + 10 years validity (for adults and minors)	Rs.1,500	Rs.3,500
60 pages + 10 years validity (for adults and minors)	Rs.2,000	Rs.4,000
36 pages + 5 years validity (for minors)	Rs.1,000	Rs.3,000
For Lost/damaged/stolen passports of 36 pages	Rs.3,000	Rs.5,000
Fpr Lost/damaged/stolen passport of 60 pages	Rs.3,500	Rs.5,500

Reissue of Passport Due to Changes in the Particulars

The passport is replaced when there are modifications to be made on the passport such as changes in the passport holder's name, appearance, address, adding or deleting the spouse's name, etc. As a new passport is printed upon the completion of the formalities, the modifications will be endorsed on it.

Documents Required

The following documents are required for reissuing a passport to modify the details:

• Women seeking to change their name or surname after marriage: Docs 5, 35 (if the husband has a passport), as well as any one from Docs 14/26/47.

• Women seeking to change their name or surname after divorce or separation: Docs 5 and 48, along with either Doc 36 or 37 in case of divorce and Doc 26 in case of separation.

• For adding the name of the spouse: Doc 5, along with any one from Docs 14/26/47.

• Change in spelling or any other minor change in the name of the passport holder: Docs 5 and 48.

• Any major change in the name of the passport holder: Docs 5, 13 and 48

• Change of name for employees of Government/Public Sector/Statutory bodies: Docs 5, 15, 16, 48.

• Change in gender: Docs 5, 38 and 39.

• Change in physical appearance: Docs 5 and 40.

• Change or correction of the Date of Birth: Docs 2, 5, 41 and 55.

• Change or correction of the Place of Birth: Docs 5, 41 (if there is a change in the state or country), 42 and 56.

• Change in the current address: Docs 1 and 5.

• Change in the signature: Doc 5.

• Change in the name of the Father/Mother: Docs 5, 6 (the passport of the parent whose name is to be modified), 43 or 44.

• Deletion of ECR: Docs 1 (in case the address has been changed from the old passport), 3 and 5.

Fees and Charges

In all of the cases where the passport is replaced, a fresh passport will be issued and thus the applicants must pay the associated fees.

Service	Normal Fees	Tatkal Fees
Reissue of passport for deleting ECR or modifying Personal Particulars (36 pages + 10 year validity)	Rs.1,500	Rs.3,500
Reissue of passport for deleting ECR or modifying Personal Particulars (60 pages + 10 year validity	Rs.2,000	Rs.4,000
Reissue of passport for deleting ECR or modifying Personal Particulars for Minors (36 pages + validity of 5 years or till the applicant turns 18, whichever is earlier)	Rs.1,000	Rs.3,000

Application Procedure for Re-issue of Passport

The process of reissuing a passport is quite simple. An applicant must visit the official website of Passport Seva. Applicants can also go to a PSK in person and make the application. The processing fees have to be paid and then an appointment must be scheduled. The process is described in detail below.

Registering Online for Passport Re-issue

The initial step in applying for passport reissue through the Passport Seva web portal asks the applicant to open an account in the said web portal. If one doesn't have an account already, here's how one can create one:

• Go to the official website of Passport Seva by visiting www.passportindia.gov.in/

• The left side panel of the page has an option to login - existing users can sign in using their id and password

• New users must sign up by clicking on 'New User? Register Now' box.

• After entering the required information, one may create a username and password.

• An activation mail is sent to the email ID provided, which will help in activating Passport Seva account.

Filling out the Application Form

After creating the account successfully, the applicant has to follow these steps to apply for the reissue of passport:

• Sign in to the Passport Seva account using the id and password.

• Click on the link that says ‘Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport’ and select the Re-issue option.

• Fill out the application form with all the required information - either fill up and submit the form online; or alternatively download it, fill it out and upload it back for submission.

• Verify all the details in the form before submitting it.

Booking a Slot to Get Reissued Passport

After filling up and submitting the form, you should pay the required fee and then book a time and date slot to visit the PSK for further procedures. The fee payment can be done online using SBI internet banking or credit/debit cards of any bank. The fee can also be paid offline - generate a challan, print it, walk into the nearest branch of SBI and make the payment. After successfully completing the payment, the web portal will let you book an appointment slot in the following way:

• Select the “Schedule appointment” option after making the payment.

• Check for the status to display the message “Success”.

• Proceed to book an appointment.

• Choose a convenient slot and the passport office nearest to you.

• The appointment will be scheduled the moment you confirm the slot.

Alternatively, this procedure can be done offline by collecting the application form from the passport  office and then scheduling an appointment with a PSK over the phone.