Documents Required for Passport Renewal

If your passport is about to expire or already expired, you have to apply for passport reissue or renewal in India. There are other reasons as well to apply for passport renewal such as change in personal particulars or lost passport. Before applying, it is necessary to know about documents required for passport renewal in India. The blog enlists documents required for passport renewal for adults as well as minor passport.

Why is Passport Renewal important

Indian passport is a important document that not only serves as proof of identity but also allows you to travel internationally.

Validity of Indian Passports:

• For adults, the passport is valid for 10 years from the date of issue
• For minors, it is valid for 5 years or until they turn 18, whichever is earlier

Consequences of Expired Passport:

• Expired passport means you cannot travel internationally until it is renewed
• Many countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates. An expired or near expiry passport may prevent you from getting visa
• A passport is often used as a primary ID for legal and financial purpose

When to Renew Passport in India:
You can renew your passport 1 year before it expires. If you have travel plans or pending visa applications, renew it as early as possible.

Documents required for Indian passport renewal

While applying for Passport renewal, you can choose normal or tatkal mode of application. Following are the documents required for normal and tatkaal passport renewal:

Documents required for normal passport renewal

For Adults:

• Original passport with self-attested copies of First and last two pages
• Proof for Non-ECR category
• Proof Of Present Address

For Minors:

• Old Passport
• Annexure D: A declaration form affirming the minor’s details, signed by the parents
• Proof Of Present Address

Documents for Tatkaal passport renewal

For Adults:

• Old original passport
• Proof of present address
• Proof of document for Non-ECR category
• Any 3 government ID related documents from the given list

For Minors:

• Old original passport
• Proof of present address
• As per annexure “D”, a Declaration by the applicant’s parents for the issue of a passport to a minor
• Any 3 government ID related documents from the given list

Acceptable documents as proof of Present Address

• Water bill
• Telephone bill
• Electricity bill
• Income Tax assessment order
• Voter ID
• Proof of gas connection
• Employer or authority certificate on letterhead
• Spouse passport copy (For adult)
• Parent’s passport copy (For Minor)
• Aadhaar Card
• Rent Agreement
• Active Bank account passbook photo

List of Acceptable Documents (Any 3) as government ID

• Aadhaar Card
• Voter ID
• Professional Photo ID Card
• Caste Certificate
• Arms Licence
• Pension Document
• Last Passport Reissued
• PAN Card
• Bank Passbook/Kisan Passbook/Post Office Passboo
• Educational Photo ID Card
• Valid Driving Licence
• Birth Certificate
• Rations Cards

Online process for passport renewal

Following are the steps for passport renewal in India:

• Visit the official Passport Seva Portal
• Click on “Register Now”
• Login using your ID and password
• Select “Apply for Fresh Passport / Re-issue of Passport”
• Choose “Re-issue” as the application type
• Select the reason
• Fill in the online application form
• Submit the form and pay the required fee online
• Book an appointment at your nearest Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK)
• Visit the PSK/POPSK on the appointment date with original documents
• Complete biometric verification and document verification
• Police verification
• Passport is printed and dispatched to your registered address

Booking passport renewal appointment

Following are the steps to book passport renewal appointment:

• Visit the Passport Seva portal
• Go to the ‘View Saved/Submitted Applications’ option after login into your account
• Select date from the available slots by clicking the ‘Pay and Schedule Appointment’ link
• Select slot
• Make your payment using any of the options listed below:
  • Challan from SBI Bank
  • Banking on the Internet
  • Using a credit or debit card
• After making your payment, go to the screen and select the ‘Print Application Receipt’ option

Passport renewal fees in India

Scheme (Passport Renewal)	Fee
36 pages (Normal)	Rs 1500
60 pages (Normal)	Rs 2000
Tatkaal (36 pages)	Rs 3,500
Tatkaal (60 pages)	Rs 4,000

Passport renewal and address change

Renewal of Indian passport before expiry date

Tatkal passport renewal

FAQs

Do I need the original passport for renewal?

Yes, you must present your original old passport during the renewal process.

Do I need address proof if my address is the same for passport renewal?

If your address is same , you do not need to provide address proof for passport renewal.

Is police verification required for passport renewal?

Yes, you need to undergo police verification for passport renewal.

Do I need to submit original documents for passport renewal?

Yes, you must carry original documents for verification, along with self-attested photocopies.

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