
Re-issuance of Passport
A passport is an essential document that one requires to travel to other countries. The Government of India, with the help of the Passport Seva Kendra, issues passports to citizens who are eligible and thereby, enabling them to travel outside their country. The validity of an Indian passport is for 10 years after which the passport must be reissued or renewed. In this article, we take a look at Re-issue of Passports and the necessary details concerning the same.Need for Reissue of Passport
One may apply for a re-issue of their passport for any of the following reasons:- Validity of their passport has expired or is due to expire within the next 3 years.
- Change in any personal details such as Name, Date of Birth, Address, and so on.
- When the passport has expired for more than 3 years.
- One would be required to apply for a re-issue of the passport if the same has been damaged/ disfigured.
- When the pages of the passport are exhausted.
- When the whereabouts of their passport is unknown, they would be required to file an FIR at the police station nearest to their location and submit the same along with the application for the re-issue of their passport.
Re-issue vs Renewal
The following are the significant differences between the re-issuance and renewal of an Indian passport.Re-issue of Passports:
A passport is re-issued when the user requires an entirely new and fresh passport. When the passport is re-issued, a new booklet is issued as a passport to the applicant. Passport re-issuance is generally confused with the renewal of the same. The reasons for the re-issue of passports have been given above in detail.Passport Renewal:
Renewal of a passport occurs in the case where passports are issued for a short period of time or with a short validity. This period may last anywhere between 1-5 years, and its validity is required to be extended to 10 years like a regular Indian passport. It is essential for one to carry their old passport when they need their passport renewed. While, the Passport Number will remain the same, the Date of Expiry changes. The modifications will be done to the existing or old passport.Documents Required
Given below are a list of standard documents that are required by an individual in order to file an application for re-issue of their passport. The Passport Seva Kendra may ask the applicant for additional information and documents excluding the ones mentioned below, as required:- Identity Proof
- A legally recognized document that indicates the complete name of the applicant. This is to be submitted as it is essential for the applicant's name on their passport to appear similar to their official records.
- Photographs
- Applicants are required to submit 2 recent passport-sized photographs of themselves while passport re-issuance. However, most Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) are equipped with cameras that are designed to take passport-sized photographs.
- Proof of Age
- An official document that confirms the Date of Birth of the applicant is to be submitted. Birth Certificate or Transfer Certificate from the applicant's school would clearly mention the Date of Birth and would serve as a proof of age.
- Proof of Address
- An official document that confirms the location where the applicant resides is to be submitted. The address mentioned in the submitted document must match with that on the application form.
- Certain pages of the Applicant's Passport:
- The individual is required to submit self-attested copies of the first two pages and the last two pages of the old passport.
- Old Passport:
- The applicant is required to surrender their expired passport booklet prior to availing a new passport.
- Appointment Application Receipt
- If an appointment with the PSK has been fixed online, the applicant would be required to show a printout of the final page. The page confirms the payment made by the applicant for the appointment along with other details such as the time and the date of the appointment.
Process for Re-Issuance
Getting your passport re-issue is quite simple. You have to visit a Passport Seva Kendra closest to you and make an application. A requisite fee would have to be paid by the applicant for the re-issue process. You may also apply for the same online. Below are the steps of the online procedure detailing on how to get your passport re-issued.Passport Login Registration
The following steps have to be completed to register yourself on the Passport Seva portal. Step 1: Visit the official website of Passport Seva.







Passport Renewal Application
Below given are the steps to be followed in order to submit your application for the renewal of your passport on the Passport Seva portal. Step 1: Visit the official website of Passport Seva.




Police Verification
Once the applicant has made the request to re-issue their passport and has submitted it successfully, the Passport Seva makes a decision whether the applicant requires a police verification or not. It should be noted that there exist two types of police verification.- Pre-police verification: A pre-police verification would be conducted if there are changes to the Name, Address or any other personal details in the application for the re-issuance of their passport. This is done to ensure that the applicant has furnished accurate information in the application that they submitted.
- Post-police verification: A post-police verification would be conducted if there NO are changes to the Name, Address or any other personal details in the application for the re-issuance of their passport.
Post By IndiaFilings.
Updated on: December 23rd, 2022
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