Passport Reissue Process in India

How to Apply for a Reissue of Passport Online?

If an individual wants to apply for the reissue of the passport through online mode, one can follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Log on to passport seva portal

Step 2: Register an account

Step 3: Next, click on 'Passport Type' and proceed to fill out the online checklist like applying for, type of application, number of pages in the passport booklet, name etc. along with other details

Step 4: Thereafter click 'Next' and schedule an appointment with the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)

Step 5: For doing so, click on 'View saved / submitted applications'

Step 6: Next, select the relevant application and click 'Pay'

Step 7: Choose the method of payment and the required PSK in the region

Step 8: Authenticate and click on 'Next'

Step 9: Pay and book the appointment

Step 10: On doing so, an application receipt will be auto-generated

Step 11: Take and printout of the receipt and carry it on the specified date and time of the appointment

How to Apply for a Reissue of Passport Offline?

One must first go to the passport seva website to submit an application for a reissue of the passport. The person needs to go to that page and download the e-form from the "Forms and Affidavits" link on the left of the screen. The user will be directed to a website where they must decide whether they need a new passport or a passport reissue.

One can download the Police Clearance Certificate  from the website as well  (PCC). These forms must be filled out correctly with the necessary information, such as name, age, date of birth, address, old passport booklet number, the particular reason for a reissue, etc., and submitted to the Passport Office along with the pertinent identity proof, address proof, and old passport booklet.

An individual may also choose to submit the completed PCC form via his or her account on the official website for processing of the application in order to get a passport reissued.

Documents Required for Reissue of Passport

There are certain documents that an individual is required to submit when applying for the reissue of a passport. Below mentioned is the list of general documents that are required by an individual for applying for a passport reissue.

It needs to be mentioned that the Passport Seva Kendra or the Passport Office may ask the applicant for additional documents apart from the ones mentioned, depending on the case:

Identity proof:

A legitimate document with the applicant's complete name on it. This must be submitted because it should be listed on the person's passport as well as on official records.

Age proof:

A document that confirms the applicant's date of birth is also required to be submitted. Birth certificate or a school leaving certificate that clearly mentions the date of birth serves the purpose of age proof.

Address proof:

Additionally required is a document proving the applicant's residence. The address listed in the document and the one listed on the application form must match.

Photographs:

hough most Passport Seva Kendras are equipped with cameras designed to take passport sized photographs of the applicants, individuals are required to submit 2 recent passport sized photographs of themselves while applying for passport reissue.

Old passport booklet:

The applicant is also required to submit his/her expired passport booklet before availing a new passport.

Self-attested copy of first and last pages of the booklet:

The individual is needed to submit self-attested copies of the first two and last two pages of the old passport booklet.

Appointment application receipt:

The applicant must provide a printout of the final page that verifies the payment, time, and date of the appointment if the Passport Seva Kendra appointment was scheduled online.

Fees for Reissue of Passport

The fees for reissue of a passport are mentioned in the table below:

Police Verification Process for Reissue of Passport

The Passport Office decides if police verification is necessary once the application for a new passport has been submitted. Pre- or post police verification is possible here. For instance, the Passport Office might only demand a post-police verification if the applicant's name, residence, and other personal information have not changed after the passport was issued.

To guarantee that the applicant has provided the proper information in the application, a pre-police verification may be necessary if the application has a different name, address, etc. Pre- and post-police verification may be necessary, depending on the passport office's records and the availability of the appropriate tools to conduct the requisite checks.

The exceptions for different types of police verification chosen by the Passport Office for reissue of passport are based on applications for:

• Re-issue in the case of lost or misplaced or stolen passport
• Re-issue in the case of complete name change

How to Check Passport Reissue Application Status

You can check the passport reissue status either through Passport Seva website or through mPassport Seva mobile application.

To check the passport reissue status through Passport Seva website, follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the official Passport Seva website.

Step 2: Select the option 'Track Application Status' present.

Step 3: On the next page, choose the type of application and fill in the required details like date of birth, file number, etc.

Step 5: Check the application status by clicking on 'Track Status' option present on the page.

To check the passport reissue status through mPassport Seva, you need to download the mobile application on your phone. You need to login on the app and track the application status.

You can also check the passport reissue application status by sending an SMS on 9704100100 from your registered mobile number. You need to type 'STATUS FILE NUMBER' in the SMS.

You can also call the National Call Centre on 18002581800 between 8 am and 10 pm and track your application status.