{"id":2856,"date":"2025-12-02T04:32:46","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T23:02:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/?p=2856"},"modified":"2025-12-09T20:39:30","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T15:09:30","slug":"is-it-mandatory-to-change-address-in-the-indian-passport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/02\/is-it-mandatory-to-change-address-in-the-indian-passport\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it necessary to change address in passport"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When you shift to a new flat or new city, the first question that comes to mind is \u201cIs it mandatory to change the address in my passport\u201d.  Though It is not compulsory to update address on your address immediately after moving. It&#8217;s advisable to change address on your passport. In this blog we will discuss &#8211;  does address on passport matters for visa application, when you should change address on your passport and how to do it.<\/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-69d064f2c7d1c\" ><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-69d064f2c7d1c\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69d064f2c7d1c\"><\/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\/12\/02\/is-it-mandatory-to-change-address-in-the-indian-passport\/#Is_it_mandatory_to_change_address_in_the_Indian_passport\" title=\"Is it mandatory to change address in the Indian passport\">Is it mandatory to change address in the Indian passport<\/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\/12\/02\/is-it-mandatory-to-change-address-in-the-indian-passport\/#When_address_change_in_passport_is_not_mandatory\" title=\"When address change in passport is not mandatory?\">When address change in passport is not mandatory?<\/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\/12\/02\/is-it-mandatory-to-change-address-in-the-indian-passport\/#How_to_change_address_in_Indian_passport\" title=\"How to change address in Indian passport:\">How to change address in Indian passport:<\/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\/12\/02\/is-it-mandatory-to-change-address-in-the-indian-passport\/#Does_address_on_passport_matters_for_visa_application\" title=\"Does address on passport matters for visa application?\">Does address on passport matters for visa application?<\/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\/12\/02\/is-it-mandatory-to-change-address-in-the-indian-passport\/#Documents_required_for_address_change_in_the_passport\" title=\"Documents required for address change in the passport\">Documents required for address change in the 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\/12\/02\/is-it-mandatory-to-change-address-in-the-indian-passport\/#Fees_to_change_address_on_passport\" title=\"Fees to change address on passport\">Fees to change address on passport<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/02\/is-it-mandatory-to-change-address-in-the-indian-passport\/#Payment_Mode_to_change_address_in_Passport\" title=\"Payment Mode to change address in Passport\">Payment Mode to change address in Passport<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/12\/02\/is-it-mandatory-to-change-address-in-the-indian-passport\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_mandatory_to_change_address_in_the_Indian_passport\"><\/span>Is it mandatory to change address in the Indian passport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No, it is not legally mandatory to update the address in your Indian passport after shifting to a new residence. Your passport remains valid with the old address, and there is no penalty for not updating it. Although not compulsory, updating the address is strongly advised through passport reissue.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why updating  address in passport is important?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Not accepted as Proof of Address &#8211; Old address can be rejected for KYC, banking and government verification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Police verification issues &#8211;  Future passport services (renewal, re-issue or PCC) trigger police verification at the address printed on your passport.<br>If you no longer live there, verification may be rejected<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Is-it-mandatory-to-change-address-in-the-Indian-passport11.webp\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Is-it-mandatory-to-change-address-in-the-Indian-passport11-e1691752933560.webp\" alt=\"Is it mandatory to change address in the Indian passport?\" class=\"wp-image-2875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Is-it-mandatory-to-change-address-in-the-Indian-passport11-e1691752933560.webp 550w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Is-it-mandatory-to-change-address-in-the-Indian-passport11-e1691752933560-300x225.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_address_change_in_passport_is_not_mandatory\"><\/span>When address change in passport is not mandatory?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people worry about whether changing the passport address is mandatory, but in several situations you don\u2019t need to update it immediately. Your passport stays fully valid even if it still shows your old address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>If you\u2019re not opening a new bank account, applying for a loan, or completing any KYC process that requires address verification, you can keep using the passport with the existing address without any issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Short-term relocations (around 3\u20136 months) don\u2019t require you to update the address. The passport only needs the address where you reside, not every temporary place you stay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_change_address_in_Indian_passport\"><\/span><strong>How to change address in Indian passport:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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 :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.passportindia.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Passport Seva<\/a> online portal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you&nbsp;have an account, click &#8220;Existing User Login,&#8221; enter your user ID and password, and log in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are a new user, select &#8220;New User?&#8221; Sign Up Now<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Register and create a login ID and password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select a Passport Seva Kendra in your area.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will receive an email at your registered email address with a link to activate your account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After you have clicked on the link, log in and select &#8220;Apply for a New Passport\/Passport Reissue.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill up the application form and submit it online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay passport fees online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule appointment for visit to passport seva kendra<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit to passport seva kendra for document verification and biometric<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Police verification at the current address given<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Issue of passport and dispatch by post<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_address_on_passport_matters_for_visa_application\"><\/span>Does address on passport matters for visa application?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_required_for_address_change_in_the_passport\"><\/span><strong>Documents required for address change in the passport<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The required documents for a passport address change are listed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Old passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport seva kendra appointment receipt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current address proof<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Any of the following documents will work as proof of address:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Photo\/Voter ID card from the Election Commission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The cost of electricity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bill Concerning Water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number (cellphone\/landline)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evidence of an LPG Connection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A legally binding rental agreement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Order for Income Tax Assessment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A scheduled private-sector Indian bank, a scheduled public sector bank, or a regional rural bank are the only options for the bank.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy of the spouse&#8217;s passport, including the first and final pages of the passport as well as family information. The applicant&#8217;s current residence must also match the information on the spouse&#8217;s passport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the case of children, a copy of the applicant&#8217;s passport (include the first and last pages of the passport as well as family information).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fees_to_change_address_on_passport\"><\/span>Fees to change address on passport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Condition<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Passport renewal Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Size of the booklet<\/strong>\n<p><strong>(Pages)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td><td><strong>Fees<\/strong>\n<p><strong>(INR)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"2\">Minors (less than 15 years)\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td><td>Normal<\/td><td>36<\/td><td>1000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tatkal<\/td><td>36<\/td><td>3000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"4\">Minors (between 15 to 18 yrs)<\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">Normal<\/td><td>36<\/td><td>1000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>60<\/td><td>2000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"2\">Tatkal<\/td><td>36<\/td><td>3500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>60<\/td><td>4000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"4\">Adult<\/td><td rowspan=\"2\">Normal<\/td><td>36<\/td><td>1500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>60<\/td><td>2000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td rowspan=\"2\">Tatkal<\/td><td>36<\/td><td>3500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>60<\/td><td>4000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Payment_Mode_to_change_address_in_Passport\"><\/span>Payment Mode to change address in Passport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After successfully submitting the passport application form, go to \u201cView Saved or Submitted Applications.\u201d From there, you can make the payment and schedule an appointment. Remember, you can only book an appointment after completing a successful online payment.<br>Note &#8211; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The passport fee is non refundable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the application fee is paid but an appointment is not scheduled within one year, the amount will be forfeited.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In case of multiple payments are done for the same application, the RPO will refund the extra amount<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Available payment methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Online through SBI and Associate Banks at no extra charge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payments can be made via credit cards (VISA\/MasterCard), debit cards (VISA\/MasterCard), or internet banking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also pay through SBI Challan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<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>Is it necessary to change address in passport after marriage ?<\/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>In India, changing the address in your passport after marriage is not mandatory. However, it is advisable to update new address in your passport to ensure identity proof documents up to date .<\/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 to do if current and permanent address is different in my passport?<\/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 are required to give your current address when you apply for passport. This current address is shown in your passport once issued. Police verification also takes place at your current address only. <\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"Is it necessary to change address in passport after marriage ?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"<p>In India, changing the address in your passport after marriage is not mandatory. 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Police verification also takes place at your current address only. <\/p>\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t]\n\t}\n<\/script>\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\/2017\/11\/Also-Read-128-x-128-px.png\" alt=\"also read\" class=\"wp-image-2599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Also-Read-128-x-128-px.png 128w, https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Also-Read-128-x-128-px-88x88.png 88w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/11\/30\/indian-passport-validity\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"437\">Validity of Indian Passport<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/10\/24\/passport-renewal-process\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"829\">Passport Renewal Process in India<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/2025\/03\/17\/change-address-on-passport\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6621\">How to change address on passport<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you use your passport for Proof of Identity, Proof of Address, or Proof of Date of Birth purposes while travelling, the address in your passport must be valid to show your real address.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":25590,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[5555,5556],"yst_prominent_words":[1152,1261,1259,1264,1260],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2856"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2856"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2856\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30908,"href":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2856\/revisions\/30908"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25590"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2856"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2856"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2856"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itzeazy.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=2856"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}