Changes, Replacement, List of Documents of Passport

Process Of Passport Reissue

Passport reissue is generally required after 10 years of issuance. You can check the expiration date on your passport, which is the date followed by either 'Final or 'F indicating the last day of activation.  Passport reissue applications can be made from within 1 year from the date of expiry and any time after expiry. Passport reissue is often confused with the term passport renewal, which is done only in special circumstances such as Short Validity Passports (SVP).

In case of passport reissue, the  new passport will be released while the old passport will be cancelled and returned. However, any of the active visas on the old passport will still be valid and can be used till expiry of the particular visa.

List of Documents Index

Documents Required (Scroll to above for number-wise document index)

For adult applicants (normal)

The following documents need to be submitted for passport reissuance under normal scheme:

1. Additional booklet (if visa pages are exhausted):
2. Doc no 1 and 5

Note: Except for lost/stolen/damaged passports, Doc 1 is not required if the present and old address (as per old passport) are same. It is mandatory in case of lost/stolen/damaged beyond recognition passports.

For adult applicants (tatkal)   

The following documents need to be submitted for passport reissuance under tatkal scheme:

Note: Doc 1 is not required if the present and old address (as per old passport) are same.

For minor applicants (normal and tatkal)

• All documents as listed above as per the particular cases have to be submitted for minors also.
• Attestation of minor' documents can be done by parents.
• An additional document, Annexure H is to be submitted on behalf of minor applicants in all cases.

Passport Reissue Fees

How to Apply

• Register on the Passport Seva portal online.
• Login to your account and click on ' Apply for Fresh passport/Reissue of passport link.
• Fill up the form either online or download and fill it up. Select the option for Reissue of Passport and click/tick on the reason for application.
• If you have downloaded and filled the form, then upload the file and save it in XML format.
• Go to option titled 'View Saved/Submitted Application and click on 'Pay and Schedule Appointment.
• Payments can be made online through credit/debit cards, internet banking of SBI and associate banks or offline through SBI challan.
• Print the application receipt and save a copy. . You will need to carry it on the day of appointment along with all other supporting documents at the respective PSK center.

Alternatively, you can complete the process offline. You may collect the  passport application form from a passport office and schedule an appointment with a Passport Seva Kendra by phone to complete the process offline.

Changes in Passport/Replacement of Passport

Passport replacement is done if there are any changes to make on the passport such as changes in name, appearance, address, spouse name etc. The changes will be reflected in a new passport that will be issued on completion of the formalities.

Documents required (Scroll to above for number-wise document index)

For all applicants (normal)

The following documents need to be submitted in case of changes in particulars on the passport (normal scheme):

• Name/surname change by women in lieu of marriage: Docs 5, 35 (if husband has passport), plus any one of Docs 14/26/47.
• Name change/deletion of spouse' name for divorced/separated women: Docs 5 and 48, plus Doc 36 or 37 (in case of divorcee), plus Doc 26 (in case of separated).
• Name change/spouse' name for remarried applicants: Docs 5, 35 (if husband has passport), plus any one of Docs 14/26/47, plus any one of Docs 28/37 as the case may be.
• Addition of spouse' name: Doc 5, plus any one of Docs 14/26/47.
• Spelling/any other minor changes in name: Docs 5 and 48.
• Major changes in name: Docs 5, 13 and 48
• Name change of government/Public Sector/Statutory body employees: Docs 5, 15, 16, 48.
• Change in sex: Docs 5, 38 and 39.
• Change in appearance: Docs 5 and 40.
• Change/correction of Date of Birth: Docs 2, 5, 41 (if discrepancy more than 2 years or if conflicting documents are being provided) and 55.
• Change/correction of Place of Birth: Docs 5, 41 (if state/country changed), 42 and 56.
• Change in current address: Docs 1 (if address changed from previous passport) and 5.
• Change in signature: Doc 5.
• Change of Father/Mother name: Docs 5, plus any one of 6 (passport of father/mother with changed name) or 43 or 44.
• ECR deletion: Docs 1 (if address changed from old passport), 3 and 5.

For all applicants (tatkal)

The following documents need to be submitted in case of changes in particulars on the passport (tatkal scheme):

• Name/surname change by women in lieu of marriage: Docs 5, 35 (if husband has passport), plus any one of Docs 14/26/47.
• Name change/deletion of spouse' name for divorced/separated women: Docs 5 and 48, plus Doc 36 or 37 (in case of divorcee), plus Doc 26 (in case of separated).
• Name change/spouse' name for remarried applicants: Docs 5, 35 (if husband has passport), plus any one of Docs 14/26/47, plus any one of Docs 28/37 as the case may be.
• Addition of spouse' name: Doc 5, plus any one of Docs 14/26/47.
• Spelling/any other minor changes in name: Docs 5 and 48.
• Major changes in name: Tatkal option unavailable.
• Name change of government/Public Sector/Statutory body employees: Docs 5, 15, 16, 48.
• Change in sex: Tatkal option unavailable.
• Change in appearance: Tatkal option unavailable.
• Change/correction of Date of Birth Tatkal option unavailable.
• Change/correction of Place of Birth: Tatkal option unavailable.
• Change in current address: Docs 1 (if address changed from previous passport) and 5.
• Change in signature: Tatkal option unavailable.
• Change of Father/Mother name: Tatkal option unavailable.
• ECR deletion: Docs 1 (if address changed from old passport), 3 and 5.

Fees and Charges for Passport Replacement

In all the cases described below, a fresh passport will be issued to the applicant.

How to Apply

• Register on the Passport Seva portal online.
• Login to your account and click on 'Apply for Fresh passport/Reissue of passport link.
• Fill up the form either online or download and fill it up. In service section, select Re-issue of passport and click on the reason in the next step.
• If you have downloaded and filled the form, then upload the file and save it in XML format.
• Go to option titled 'View Saved/Submitted Application and click on 'Pay and Schedule Appointment.
• Payments can be made online through credit/debit cards, internet banking of SBI and associate banks or offline through SBI challan.
• Print the application receipt and save a copy. You will need to carry it on the day of appointment along with all other supporting documents at the respective PSK centre.
• Alternatively, you can complete the process offline. You may collect the application form from a passport office and  schedule an appointment with a Passport Seva Kendra by phone to complete the process offline.

Passport Renewal

Passport renewal is done for Short Validity Passport (SVP). Renewals are not to be confused with Reissue, which deals with changes/re-issuance of passport under a wide range of circumstances as described in details in the next section.

For renewal of a Short Validity Passport (SVP), you need to submit Docs 1, 5 and 29. You have to make the application online and submit relevant proofs of urgency as required.  SVP passport is generally issued for people including students appearing for exams like SAT, TOEFL etc., non-delivery of passport due to loss in transit, Indians residing abroad who wish to travel to India, or if a criminal case is pending for the applicant in a court. The validity of renewal of SVPs depends on the RPO/Assistant Passport Officer' discretion.

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