Is it mandatory to change address in the Indian passport

Is it mandatory to change address in the Indian passport?

Its mandatory in the case where you are applying for passport police clearance certificate. When you are applying for passport PCC, your current address and address on passport should be same. If its different , then first you need to change address on your passport.

However, updating your passport can be useful as it works as address proof also. The address in your passport must be current address when you use it for Proof of Identity, Proof of Address, or Proof of Date of Birth while travelling. Otherwise, you can continue to use an older address in your passport and simply show the required address proof for verification. You can change address on your passport ,when it’s time to renew your passport.

How to change address in Indian passport:

If you still want to change your address, you need to apply for passport reissue. You can apply for passport re issue under personal particular change category. the steps to follow are :

• Visit the Passport Seva online portal.
• If you have an account, click “Existing User Login,” enter your user ID and password, and log in.
• If you are a new user, select “New User?” Sign Up Now
• Register and create a login ID and password.
• Select a Passport Seva Kendra in your area.
• You will receive an email at your registered email address with a link to activate your account.
• After you have clicked on the link, log in and select “Apply for a New Passport/Passport Reissue.”
• Fill up the application form and submit it online
• Pay passport fees online
• Schedule appointment for visit to passport seva kendra
• Visit to passport seva kendra for document verification and biometric
• Police verification at the current address given
• Issue of passport and dispatch by post

Does address on passport matters for visa application?

Yes, the address on your passport matters for visa applications. The address on your passport shows your identity at immigration authorities to make you eligible for a visa It finds to be useful as permanent address proof, for background verification, contact details. It helps to streamline the visa application process without any unwanted delay or issue.

Documents required for address change in the passport

The required documents for a passport address change are listed below:

• Old passport
• Passport seva kendra appointment receipt
• Current address proof

Any of the following documents will work as proof of address:

• Photo/Voter ID card from the Election Commission
• The cost of electricity
• Bill Concerning Water
• Number (cellphone/landline)
• Evidence of an LPG Connection
• A legally binding rental agreement
• Order for Income Tax Assessment
• A scheduled private-sector Indian bank, a scheduled public sector bank, or a regional rural bank are the only options for the bank.
• Copy of the spouse’s passport, including the first and final pages of the passport as well as family information. The applicant’s current residence must also match the information on the spouse’s passport.
• In the case of children, a copy of the applicant’s passport (include the first and last pages of the passport as well as family information).

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Fees to change address on passport

The cost for updating your address on your passport is same as the fees for reissue of a passport. Depending on the factors such as number of pages in the booklet, its normal or a Tatkal application type, charge will vary.

Payment Mode to change address in Passport

When the form has been successfully submitted, select “view saved or submitted applications.” You will have the choice to make payment and make an appointment. You can schedule an appointment after making a successful online payment. The cost of a passport is not refundable.

The amount paid will be lost if the passport application fee has been paid but the applicant hasn’t scheduled an appointment within a year. The RPO will refund any excess sums in the event that multiple payments are made for the same purpose. The following are the available payment methods:

It can be done through SBI and Associate Banks at no additional cost using credit cards (VISA or MasterCard), debit cards (VISA or MasterCard), and internet banking.
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