Fastest & Easiest way to get Citizen Services

Passport Renewal Chennai

Last updated: December 14, 2024

Do you want to apply for passport renewal in Chennai ? If your passport has expired or is about to expire, you can renew your passport in Chennai. Itzeazy provides services for passport renewal online in Chennai. It assists you through the process and the documents required for passport renewal.

Necessity to renew passport 

It is important to renew passport well before its expiry date due to:

  • Passport acts as an identity proof and requires for international travel.
  • When you apply for visa for any country. your passport validity should be minimum 6 month. 

One can apply for renewal of passport  1 year before the expiry of passport.

Validity of Indian passport

An adult passport is valid for a period of 10 years. Minor passport is valid for 5 years or till the minor attains 18 years of age, whichever is the earliest.


Passport renewal application mode

There are two modes of passport application process based on processing time required to issue passport.

1. Normal Passport  - Under normal scheme it takes approx. 25-30 days to get passport.

2. Tatkal Passport  -  Under Tatkal scheme it takes 2-3 days time in getting passport  . For tatkal passport there is additional fees of Rs. 2000 that is to be paid at passport office in cash. 




passport renewal

Online Renewal of Passport in Chennai

Passport renewal application process is online in Chennai. You need to visit PSK Chennai for documents verification. You can apply for passport using following steps :

  1. Passport application form filling and fees payment
  2. Appointment scheduling
  3. Visit to passport seva kendra Chennai
  4. Police verification
  5. Passport issuance
  6. Delivery of passport 
It takes 30 days to receive new passport after normal passport renewal in Chennai.

Itzeazy provides online consultancy for passport in Chennai.

Itzeazy provides seamless end to end support for Passport Renewal or Re-issue of passport in Chennai to the customers, right from accurate documentation, passport application, getting a convenient time slot, and updating the customers proactively about the progress.

Over View

down wards icon

Passport renewal process Chennai 


Re-issue or renewal of passport is done by Passport office situated at Koramangala, Bangalore which is run and administered by the Ministry of External Affairs.

Reasons for reissue/renewal of passport in Chennai

  • Validity Due to Expire/Expired
  • Lost/Stolen Passport
  • Damaged Passport
  • Exhaustion of Pages
  • Change in Existing Personal Particulars


Passport renewal charges Chennai

Following is the passport fees for 36 page passport :  

Normal passport fees in Chennai

  • Adult passport     - Rs. 1500
  • Minor passport    - Rs. 1000
For 60 pages there is additional fees of Rs. 500.

Passport fees is same for new passport and re-issue of passport. Passport fees is higher in case of duplicate passport.  

Tatkal passport fees in Chennai    - Rs. 2000

Process

down wards icon

Passport renewal process at Itzeazy 

  1. Order online
  2. Fill Up form online
  3. Make 100% payment online
  4. Upload documents for pre-check
  5. Application submission by Itzeazy
  6. Appointment for visit to passport office taken by Itzeazy
  7. Visit of applicant to the passport office on schedule date and time
  8. Police verification
  9. Receive passport by post

Document Required

down wards icon

Passport - Documents Required

1. Passport renewal under normal category - Adult

downArrow

1- Old Passport : in original with self-attested photocopy of its first two and last two pages

2- 10th certificate        

3- Proof Of Present Address : The acceptable documents as proof of current address are :

  • Water Bill
  • Telephone (landline or post paid mobile bill)
  • Electricity bill
  • Income Tax Assessment Order
  • Election Commission Photo ID card
  • Proof of Gas Connection
  • Certificate from Employer of reputed companies on letter head
  • Spouse's passport copy (First and last page including family details mentioning applicant's name as spouse of the passport holder), (provided the applicant's present address matches the address mentioned in the spouse's passport)
  • Parent's passport copy, in case of minors(First and last page)
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Rent Agreement
  • Photo Passbook of running Bank Account (Scheduled Public Sector Banks, Scheduled Private Sector Indian Banks and Regional Rural Banks only)

2. Passport renewal under normal category - Minor

downArrow

1- Old Passport : Original passport with self-attested photocopy of its first two and last two pages

2- Annexure D : A declaration affirming the particulars furnished in the application about the minor as per Annexure D

3- Proof Of Present Address : For minor applicants, present address proof document in the name of parent(s) can be submitted. The acceptable documents are :

  • Water Bill
  • Telephone (landline or post paid mobile bill)
  • Electricity bill
  • Income Tax Assessment Order
  • Election Commission Photo ID card
  • Proof of Gas Connection
  • Certificate from Employer of reputed companies on letter head
  • Spouse's passport copy (First and last page including family details mentioning applicant's name as spouse of the passport holder), (provided the applicant's present address matches the address mentioned in the spouse's passport)
  • Parent's passport copy, in case of minors(First and last page)
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Rent Agreement
  • Photo Passbook of running Bank Account (Scheduled Public Sector Banks, Scheduled Private Sector Indian Banks and Regional Rural Banks only)

3. Passport renewal under Tatkal category - Adult

downArrow

1- Old Passport : Original passport  with self-attested photocopy of its first two and last two pages

2- 10th certificate        

3- Proof Of Present Address : The acceptable documents for current address proof are :

  • Water Bill
  • Telephone (landline or post paid mobile bill)
  • Electricity bill
  • Income Tax Assessment Order
  • Election Commission Photo ID card
  • Proof of Gas Connection
  • Certificate from Employer of reputed companies on letter head
  • Spouse's passport copy (First and last page including family details mentioning applicant's name as spouse of the passport holder), (provided the applicant's present address matches the address mentioned in the spouse's passport)
  • Parent's passport copy, in case of minors(First and last page)
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Rent Agreement
  • Photo Passbook of running Bank Account (Scheduled Public Sector Banks, Scheduled Private Sector Indian Banks and Regional Rural Banks only)


To obtain a passport on out of turn basis submit any three of the documents listed below.

  • Aadhaar Card/e-Aadhar containing the 12 digit Aadhaar number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India(UIDAI)
  • Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC)
  • Service Photo Identity Card issued by State/Central Government, Public Sector Undertakings, local bodies or Public Limited Companies
  • Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe or Other backward class Certificate
  • Arms License issued under the Arms Act, 1959(54 of 1959)
  • Pension Document such as ex-servicemen's Pension book or Pension payment order issued to retired government employees, ex-servicemen's Widow or Dependent Certificates, Old Age Pension Order
  • Last Passport issued (in case of re-issue only)
  • Permanent Account Number(PAN)
  • Bank Passbook or Kisan Passbook or Post Office Passbook
  • Student Photo Identity Cards issued by Recognized Educational Institutions
  • Driving Licenses (valid and within the jurisdiction of State of submission of applicant)
  • Birth Certificates issued under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 (18 of 1969)
  • Rations Cards

4. Passport renewal under Tatkal category - Minor

downArrow

1- Old Passport : Original passport with self-attested photocopy of its first two and last two pages

2- Annexure D : A declaration affirming the particulars furnished in the application about the minor as per Annexure D

3- Proof Of Present Address : For minor applicants, present address proof document in the name of parent(s) can be submitted. The acceptable documents are :

  • Water Bill
  • Telephone (landline or post paid mobile bill)
  • Electricity bill
  • Income Tax Assessment Order
  • Election Commission Photo ID card
  • Proof of Gas Connection
  • Certificate from Employer of reputed companies on letter head
  • Spouse's passport copy (First and last page including family details mentioning applicant's name as spouse of the passport holder), (provided the applicant's present address matches the address mentioned in the spouse's passport)
  • Parent's passport copy, in case of minors(First and last page)
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Rent Agreement
  • Photo Passbook of running Bank Account (Scheduled Public Sector Banks, Scheduled Private Sector Indian Banks and Regional Rural Banks only)


To obtain a passport on out of turn basis submit any two of the documents listed below.

  • Aadhaar Card/e-Aadhar containing the 12 digit Aadhaar number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India(UIDAI)
  • Student Photo Identity Cards issued by Recognized Educational Institutions
  • Birth Certificates issued under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 (18 of 1969)
  • Rations Cards
  • Last Passport issued (in case of re-issue only)
  • Permanent Account Number(PAN)

Forms

down wards icon

Passport Renewal in Chennai- Forms

  • Annexure A- Indentity certificate for central, state government or PSU employees
  • Annexure C- Declaration by the applicant’s parents for the re issue of a passport to a minor if one parent has not given consent.
  • Annexure D- Declaration by the applicant’s parents for the re issue of a passport to a minor.
  • Annexure F- Declaration by the applicant’s for the issue of a passport in case of lost/damaged passport.
  • Annexure H- Intimation letter from the Government/PSU/Statutory employee to administrative officer
  • Annexure I-  Declaration by the applicant’s parents for the re issue of a passport to a minor born through surrogacy

FAQ's

down wards icon

Passport Renewal- FAQ

1. What is the process for issue of Passport under Normal scheme ?

downArrow

For passport under Normal scheme one should apply to the passport office under the jurisdiction of which it falls. Applicant will be allotted a date and time slot for document verification and further processing . After this there will be police verification . If it is positive passport will be issued.

2. What is the process for issue of Passport under Tatkal scheme?

downArrow

If somebody needs passport urgently , he/she can apply for Passport under Tatkal scheme . For this other than the documents required under normal scheme , applicant will have to arrange Annexure 'F' ( certificate) from class I officer and Annexure 'I' (Affidavit ) . Under Tatkal scheme in one week time passport is issued.

3. Which are the documents acceptable as Proof of Address ?

downArrow

  1. Water Bill
  2. Telephone (landline or post paid mobile bill)
  3. Electricity bill
  4. Passbook of running bank account
  5. Income Tax Assessment Order
  6. Election Commission Photo ID card
  7. Proof of Gas Connection
  8. Certificate from Employer of reputed companies on letter head
  9. Spouse's passport copy (First and last page including family details), (provided the applicant's present address matches the address mentioned in the spouses passport)
  10. Applicant's current and valid ration card
  11. Parent's passport copy, in case of minors(First and last page)
  12. Aadhaar Card

4. Can I travel internationally with an just expired passport?

downArrow

No, you cannot travel internationally with an expired Indian passport. The old passports then considers as invalid document proof.

5. How long is a passport valid?

downArrow

In case of adults, 10-year validity passport would be issued. In case of minors, the validity of passport is restricted to 5 years or till they attain the age of 18, whichever is earlier. But the minors between 15 to 18 years of age can apply either for a 10-year validity passport or for a passport which is valid till they attain the age of 18 years. Different fees are applicable depending upon the category they are applying for . Further, most of the foreign missions/embassies insist on the passport validity of at least of six months to one year before they consider issuing visas. Accordingly, it is advisable to apply for re-issue well before time to avoid last minute rush.

6. My passport will expire in 2 years. What should I do?

downArrow

You can apply for a re-issue of passport up to 1 year before the expiry or within three years after the expiry of the existing passport without fresh police verification, provided there is no change in personal particulars and there is clear police report with respect to your previous passport and there is no adverse entry in the system. You can also apply for re-issue of passport if your previous passport expired more than three years ago, but fresh police verification would take place.

7. My old passport was made in Bihar. Currently I live in Chennai. Can I renew my expired passport in Chennai ?

downArrow

Yes, You can apply for renewal of  passport in Chennai provided you have current address proof of Chennai. 

 


8. I have changed my surname after marriage. Can Itzeazy help in name change procedure in passport too ?

downArrow

Yes. Itzeazy helps in name change procedure of passport too. It also helps in newspaper advertisement for name change process. 

shoping cart icon Order Now