{"id":10926,"date":"2025-11-03T00:52:40","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T19:22:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=10926"},"modified":"2025-11-04T00:54:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T19:24:12","slug":"can-we-cancel-passport-appointment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/11\/03\/can-we-cancel-passport-appointment\/","title":{"rendered":"Can we cancel passport appointment?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you have already paid the fee and booked your passport appointment but now need to cancel it due to an emergency, you can easily do it online. Yes, it\u2019s possible to cancel your passport appointment. But there\u2019s one important thing to remember the passport fee is non-refundable. In this blog, we will talk about how to cancel passport appointment online and also explain a better option<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69e7677ba58ed\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69e7677ba58ed\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69e7677ba58ed\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/11\/03\/can-we-cancel-passport-appointment\/#Can_we_cancel_a_passport_appointment_and_get_a_refund\" title=\"Can we cancel a passport appointment and get a refund?\">Can we cancel a passport appointment and get a refund?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/11\/03\/can-we-cancel-passport-appointment\/#How_to_cancel_the_Passport_Appointment\" title=\"How to cancel the Passport Appointment?\">How to cancel the Passport Appointment?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/11\/03\/can-we-cancel-passport-appointment\/#What_Happens_After_Passport_Appointment_Cancellation\" title=\"What Happens After Passport Appointment Cancellation?\">What Happens After Passport Appointment Cancellation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/11\/03\/can-we-cancel-passport-appointment\/#What_happens_if_I_miss_my_passport_appointment_date\" title=\"What happens if I miss my passport appointment date?\">What happens if I miss my passport appointment date?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/11\/03\/can-we-cancel-passport-appointment\/#Possible_reasons_for_appointment_cancellation_for_passport\" title=\"Possible reasons for appointment cancellation for passport\">Possible reasons for appointment cancellation for passport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/11\/03\/can-we-cancel-passport-appointment\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"JlqpRe\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_we_cancel_a_passport_appointment_and_get_a_refund\"><\/span><span class=\"JCzEY tNxQIb\" style=\"font-size: 24px;\"><span class=\"CSkcDe\">Can we cancel a passport appointment and get a refund?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can cancel your passport appointment online through the Passport Seva portal. Before you cancel your passport appointment, it\u2019s important to know how the fee works. Here\u2019s what you should know<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Can I get a refund if I cancel my passport appointment? <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p> No, once you make the payment online, it cannot be refunded<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>What happens to the paid fee if I cancel my passport appointment? <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your fee stays valid for one year from the date of your first appointment, under the same Application Reference Number<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>What\u2019s the best option instead of cancelling? <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can reschedule your passport appointment online using the same payment. This helps you avoid losing your fee <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_cancel_the_Passport_Appointment\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">How to cancel the Passport Appointment?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you still want to cancel here is how to cancel passport appointment <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Visit the official website of <a href=\"https:\/\/portal2.passportindia.gov.in\/AppOnlineProject\/welcomeLink#main-content\">Passport Seva<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on \u201cExisting User Login\u201d and log in using you log in ID.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the option \u201cView saved\/ submitted applications\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on \u201cPayment and Appointment\u201d and choose schedule appointment for enquiry at passport office.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;Choose the option you want: \u201cReschedule appointment\u201d in case you want to change the date and time or \u201cCancel appointment\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on \u201cOK\u201d to cancel you appointment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&nbsp;On the next page, your appointment number would be shown cancel on the screen.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan changes or you want to again book your appointment, then also you can do it easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Again, choose the option \u201cView saved\/ submitted applications\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on \u201cPayment and Appointment\u201d and choose schedule appointment for enquiry at passport office.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on \u201cNext\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the character that would be displayed on the screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the next page, slots will be shown and you can book your passport appointment as per your convenience.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_After_Passport_Appointment_Cancellation\"><\/span>What Happens After Passport Appointment Cancellation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you confirm the cancellation &#8211; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Your booked slot at the Passport Seva Kendra is released.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The application is marked as cancelled<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The fee stays valid under your ARN for one year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to apply for passport again, you can reuse the same ARN and fee within that one year window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_miss_my_passport_appointment_date\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">What happens if I miss my passport appointment date?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you could not attend scheduled appointment and didn\u2019t cancel or reschedule in time, your status will show as \u201cNo Show.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A \u201cNo Show\u201d counts as one of your allowed attempts to cancel\/reschedule.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can log in again and use your remaining chance to book a new slot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your application data and payment stay valid for one year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Possible_reasons_for_appointment_cancellation_for_passport\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Possible reasons for appointment cancellation for passport<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There can be a number of reasons when an applicant thinks of cancelling the passport appointment like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Visiting out of station (within India) due to some urgent work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Postponed office meetings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical  emergency<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read.webp\" alt=\"also read\" class=\"wp-image-4773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read.webp 128w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/also-read-88x88.webp 88w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2023\/02\/04\/how-to-reschedule-passport-appointment\/\">Reschedule passport appointment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2023\/02\/04\/tatkal-passport-application-to-a-normal-passport\/\">Convert Tatkal to Normal passport application<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/23\/reschedule-tatkal-passport-appointment\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2381\">Reschedule Tatkal Passport Appointment<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">FAQs<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>What is the fee for cancelling passport appointment ?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>The passport authority gives 2 chances for cancelling or rescheduling the appointment within a year. This is totally cost free.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>What happens if I am not able to attend passport appointment?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>You can cancel or reschedule the passport appointment if you are not able to attend passport appointment.In case you do not visit the PSK on scheduled appointment, your data will be deleted except the payment details for one year. Thus you have to fill out the details to book new slot at PSK.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section\t\thelp class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card    \"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Is it mandatory to pay passport fee before booking the appointment?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sc_fs_faq__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>Yes, you need to fill the application form completely along with payment and submit it. 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