Necessity to renew passport
It is important to renew passport well before its expiry date due to:
One can apply for renewal of passport 1 year before the expiry of passport.
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Reasons for reissue/renewal of passport in Chennai
Process
Document Required
1. Passport renewal under normal category - Adult
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 :
2. Passport renewal under normal category - Minor
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 :
3. Passport renewal under Tatkal category - Adult
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 :
To obtain a passport on out of turn basis submit any three of the documents listed below.
4. Passport renewal under Tatkal category - Minor
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 :
To obtain a passport on out of turn basis submit any two of the documents listed below.
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FAQ's
1. What is the process for issue of Passport under Normal scheme ?
2. What is the process for issue of Passport under Tatkal scheme?
3. Which are the documents acceptable as Proof of Address ?
4. Can I travel internationally with an just expired passport?
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?
6. My passport will expire in 2 years. What should I do?