Renewing Your Passport Online and Offline

A passport is one of the most important documents whole traveling out of India. It is your proof of identity and nationality. Ordinary indian passports are issued with a validity of 10 years. Before ending this period, all passport holders are required to renew their passports. You can apply for a passport renewal one year before the passport expiry date. Indian passports have a simple and straightforward renewal process.

The Passport Seva website (www.passportindia.gov.in) offers a very quick and convenient way to renew your indian passport. Follow these steps:

  1. Visit Passport Seva: Open the official Passport Seva website (www.passportindia.gov.in) .
  2. Log In: Enter your login ID or other required details to log in or register as a new user.
  3. Select Re-issue: Click on “Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport” and enter the reason for renewal.
  4. Fill Details: Enter address, spouse info, and two local references.
  5. Validate & Save: Recheck the entered details, validate, and save the form.
  6. Upload Form: Upload the saved form for auto-filled application.
  7. Review & Submit: Verify details carefully, because you won't be able to change them after the submission.
  8. Book Appointment: Click on ‘View Saved/Submitted Application,’ select a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK), and choose any time slot.
  9. Pay Fees: Use net banking, cards, or an offline challan (takes 2 days) to pay the fee. Fees: ~₹1,500 (36 pages), ~₹2,000 (60 pages).
  10. Print Receipt: Collect the Application Reference Number (ARN) and Print Application Receipt.

Tracking: Use your Passport Seva login and ARN to check your passport status online. For an ordinary passport, it can take from 10 to 15 days and Tatkaal only takes from 1 to 3 days.

Indian passport holders can also apply offline for Passport Renewal:

  • Access Website: Visit www.passportindia.gov.in and go to 'Forms and Affidavits.'
  • Print: Download and print the re-issuance form (PDF) on an A4 sheet.
  • Fill Form: Fill the form by entering every required detail.
  • Submit the Form: Hand in the form, photos, and required documents at the District Passport Cell (DPC) or Regional Passport Office. You can also get the passport renewal forms at the DPC.
  • Pay Fees: Pay the fee via a demand draft (~₹1,500 for 36 pages, ~₹2,000 for 60 pages).
  • Get Acknowledgement: Get the Acknowledgement letter with a file number to track the passport reissuance online.

The applicants need the following documents to renew their passports:

  • Old Passport
  • Signed Copies of Passport Pages
    • Make photocopies of:
      • The first two pages and the last two pages of your passport (which have your personal details).
      • The ECR/Non-ECR page.
      • Any observation page (if the passport office added special notes).
      • Any validity extension page (if your passport was a Short Validity Passport, or SVP).
    • Sign each copy yourself to show they're real (this is called self-attestation).

If your old passport was a Short Validity Passport (SVP), then you need to show documents that fix the reason it was issued. For example:

Find the complete list of required documents for an Indian passport by clicking here.

S. No Service Required Application Fee Additional Tatkal Fee
1 Issuance/renewal of passport (36 pages, 10-year validity) Rs. 1,500 Rs. 2,000
2 Issuance/renewal of passport (60 pages, 10-year validity) Rs. 2,000 Rs. 2,000
3 Issuance/renewal for minors (36 pages, valid for 5 years or until 18) Rs. 1,000 Rs. 2,000
4 Replacement passport (36 pages) due to loss/damage/theft Rs. 3,000 Rs. 2,000
5 Replacement passport (60 pages) due to loss/damage/theft Rs. 3,500 Rs. 2,000
6 Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) Rs. 500 NA
7 Replacement passport (36 pages) for ECR deletion/personal detail change (10-year validity) Rs. 1,500 Rs. 2,000
8 Replacement passport (60 pages) for ECR deletion/personal detail change (10-year validity) Rs. 2,000 Rs. 2,000
9 Replacement passport (36 pages) for ECR deletion/personal detail change for minors (valid for 5 years or until 18) Rs. 1,000 Rs. 2,000

It is very simple to renew your passport through online or offline methods. You can easily do it via the Passport Seva website by sitting at your home. The Passport Seva website can take care most of the tasks, such as booking an appointment, paying the fee, and tracking the application. Remember to apply at least a year before expiry to avoid last-minute issues.

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