Passport Renewal in India

Registering Online for the Passport Renewal Process

The first step in applying for passport renewal online is to have an account on the official Passport Seva website. You can create a passport account by following the steps given below:

Step 1: You have to first register for passport renewal on the Passport Seva website.

Step 2 : If already registered on the website, you can login using the link 'Existing User Login'.

Step 3 : If you are not an existing user, you will have to create an account by clicking on 'New User Register'.

Step 4 : A new page will appear where you will have to select the city where you reside under the ‘Passport Office’ option. For example, if you reside in Bangalore, then under the ‘Passport Office’ option choose. Bangalore. Proceed to provide other details such as your name, date of birth, login ID, password, etc. Enter the characters displayed and click on ‘Register’.

Step 5 : Provide the basic details that include name, date of birth etc. and create a login ID and password.

Step 6 : You will receive an email with an activation link.

Step 7 : Activate the account using the link in the email.

Step 8 : Once you have signed into the passport account, go to the 'Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport' tab.

Once you have registered on the Passport Seva Online Portal, you can start your passport renewal application online. Follow the steps given below: 

Step 1: Go to the official Passport Seva website: Passport Seva 

Step 2: Click “Existing User? Login”. 

Step 3: Select “Apply for Fresh Passport / Re-issue of Passport”. 

Step 4: Fill in all required details, including your personal information and the passport you want to renew. 

Step 5: Double-check all the information before submitting, as mistakes may require starting the application over. 

Step 6: Click “View Saved/Submitted Application” to schedule your appointment. 

Step 7: Complete the online payment, which is mandatory for booking appointments at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or passport office. You can complete the payment via internet banking, debit, or credit card. In case you don’t have online payment options, you can print an offline challan and pay at an SBI branch (payment verification may take up to 2 days). 

Step 8: After completing the application, click “Print Application Receipt”. This receipt contains all your details and reference number. If you don’t have a printer, showing the SMS confirmation is sufficient. 

Step 9: Visit the Passport Seva Kendra or passport office on the scheduled date and time. Missing the appointment means you will need to re-book and start over. 

The Passport Renewal Fee

The fee for renewing (reissuing) a passport in India depends on the number of pages in the booklet and whether you opt for the normal or Tatkaal service:

36-page passport (adults): Rs.1,500

60-page passport (adults): Rs.2,000

36-page passport (minors below 18 years): Rs.1,000

If you choose Tatkaal service, an additional fee of Rs.2,000 is charged over and above the normal application fee.

How to Book a Passport Renewal Appointment

The steps to schedule an appointment to renew your passport are mentioned below:

Step 1 : Visit the official website of Passport Seva.

Step 2 : Log into your account.

Step 3 : Click on 'Pay and Schedule Appointment link' from the 'View Saved and Submitted Application' menu.

Step 4 : After booking the appointment, pay the required fee. The payment options available are credit cards, debit cards, SBI challan, and net banking.

Step 5 : Click on 'Print Application Receipt.' The application reference number/appointment number is included on this receipt.

How to Track the Status of Your Passport Renewal

The steps to track the status of your passport renewal are mentioned below: 

Step 1: Visit the official website of Passport Seva. 

Step 2: On the homepage, navigate to ‘Track Application Status.’   

Step 3: Choose the application type as Passport/PCC/IC/GEP.  

Step 4: Enter the file number of your passport and your date of birth.  

Step 5: Click on the ‘Track Status’ option. The status of your passport renewal will be displayed on the screen.  

Documents Required for Passport Renewal

A person must submit additional paperwork together with the application form when applying to renew their passport. The Passport Seva Kendra website has a "Document Advisor" for passport renewal. Depending on the kind of passport being renewed (regular/tatkaal) and the applicant's age (child/adult), different documentation is required.
The general documents for most applications are as follows:

1. Original old Passport
2. Self-attested copies of the first two and last two pages of the passport.
3. Self-attested copy of the Emigration Check Required (ECR)/Non-ECR page.
4. Self-attested copy of the page of observation, if any, made by the Passport Issuing Authority.
5. Self-attested copy of the validity extension page, if any, with respect to the Short Validity Passport (SVP)
6. Proof of documents which eliminate the cause of issuance of Short Validity Passport (SVP).

Visiting the Passport Office to Renew Your Passport

Bring the ARN and all original documents to the Passport Seva Kendra/Regional Passport Office on the day of your appointment.

Difference Between Renewal and Reissue of Passports

While renewal of the passport is carried out in the event that the validity of the existing passport expired, a passport is reissued in the event of the following :

1. Expired or about to expire passport
2. Lost passport
3. Stolen Passport
4. Exhaustion of pages
5. Damaged or soiled passports
6. Change in personal details

In the case of renewal of passport, the existing passport is given to the individual as the renewed passport while a new passport is provided to the individual when he/she applies for a reissue of passport.

Renewal of Short Validity Passport (SVP)

The passport renewal process is quite simple for SVP. All the individual needs to do is visit the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) and file an application for the purpose of renewal of Short Validity Passport (SVP).

Short Validity Passports (SVP) are issued in cases such as the ones which are mentioned below:

1. Students appearing for exams like Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT), Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL),etc.
2. Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) who wish to travel to India for short periods
3. Non-delivery of passport due to loss in transit
4. Applicants with pending criminal cases

Points to Remember when Visiting the Passport Seva Kendra or Passport Office for renewal 

Make a note of the points given below when visiting passport office for renewal purpose for a hassle-free experience: 

1. Carry all your original documents along with an extra set of photocopies. 

1. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment. 

1. Follow the instructions given by the officials to complete your application process. 

1. After your application is accepted, your passport will be delivered to your address within a few working days. You can also track the status of your application online using your Passport Login details. 

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