Passport Procedure

ndian Passport Renewal, Re-issue
Required Documents, Process. NO

Need for Agent.
In Immigration| Visas by KumarFebruary 4, 2016471 Comments
Updated : February 2016 ( The article is updated as per latest changes

until February 2016)
Many of us have lot of questions regarding Indian passport renewal or reissue (it is called re-issue by passport seva kendra due to the subtle
difference, read note below) like below.
Do I need Police verification letter for renewal or re-issue ?

Do I need to get an affidavit from notary
Do I need to get a letter from someone like SP, District Collector,
Military Officer
Would I need an agent for renewal ? I dont know the process
So many other questionsIn fact, I had the same set of questions.

Recently, I had my passport renewed/ re-issued at Hyderabad Passport
office without using any agent. Let me share my experience and some
insights.
Note: Renewal and Re-issue are used interchangeably in the article.

There is subtle difference. The term renewal is used, if you have a passport
with Short Validity Passport (SVP) and you are applying for extending the
same. In that case, you will still be getting a new book. Unlike, Re-issue
relates to exhaustion of pages, passport reaching the end of 10 year
validity. The below experience is for Re-issue, but I have used to the terms
interchangeably
Background : My passport is set to expire in under 6 months and I have

renewed the passport before expiry. Set of documents may vary , if
expired passportnevertheless, the process should not change.
Step by Step Process for Indian Passport Renewal / Re-issue:
1.
2.
Register Online at Passport Seva Website :

The very first step is to register yourself with the Passport Website. All
you need to do is go to Passport Seva Website and click on New User
Register. You need to select the passport office as per your current
residential address and register. You need to enter basic details like
Name, date of birth, login ID, password, hint question, and register.
The second thing is to activate your account using the email you get
and login.
After you login, you will see an option called Apply for Fresh
Passport/Re-issue of Passport. Click on that and enter details.
Fill Application What do you need ?
You have two options to fill out application form. It does not matter what
you use, both work the same.
1. Using PDF form, that can be downloaded and filled offline.
2. Using Online form that you can fill it then and there itself.
The recommended option is to use the PDF form as some details may not
be present and we have to save info, etc. I also prefer the PDF form option
as it is very detailed and clear. Either case, it is the same. You will need the
below details to complete the form.
Your current address details.

if you are changing any details like adding Spouse info, their info as per
document
Most important, you will need two local reference details : Full Name,
Address, Phone Number ( mobile and landline is optional ). These are
the reference people that you know in the village/ city/town around your
area. This is for police verification, if required.
If you are using the PDF form option, you will need to enter the city/ village
you are in and then hit validate and Save, it will ask you to save a file (XML
file) and give it a name. You need to upload that file in the section where
you just downloaded the PDF form. All the details will be automatically
created, you need to verify before saving as you cannot change the details
after this step. Of course, you can change them when you are at passport
office, if anything wrong.
3. Pay and Book a Slot or Walk in, Print Application Receipt :
Once your application is created, next step is to check for available slots
and then pay for it. There is an option on the website home page to check
the slots as well. Anyways, once your application is submitted. you need to
select it, for that see below.
You will have an option on the left saying View Saved / Submitted
Applications . Select the application by clicking on radio button. Then
you will show options with links to them. You need to click on Pay and
Schedule Appointment.
This will give option for payment, either online or pay with challan.
Usually, it is easy to do it online way. Selected Online Payment
Then you will have option to select the Passport Service Kendra and the
time slot. It will show the available time slots options.
You can select the same and then you will go for payment page. Where
you can select your payment option. I used NetBanking and it was
seamless.
If you are eligible for walk-in, you can cancel the appointment and then
carry that cancellation page, along with the payment receipt page, you will
be allowed to walk-in directly during the respective hours.
Once payment is complete, you will have to print the application receipt and
carry that with you on the appointment day. It will have a bar code as well,
ensure that is clearly printed and it has the payment confirmation info on it.
If you find something wrong in the details, make a note, then you can tell
the same at passport service kendra.
4.
How to identify the list of documents for Passport Re-issue or
Renewal :
You have a nice step by step guide to help you identify the list of
documents that you need for your passport renewal. If you go to the home
page and click on Document Advisor for renewal / re-issue , you will get a
form to select options. Based on options it will show the list of documents
that you need. These are the documents you will need. NO Additional
documents are required. In fact, I called the customer support as well and
they said the same list and my experience at Passport seva Kendra says
the same. You do NOT require additional documents. Do NOT listen to
others.
List of documents you need to carry for Indian Passport Renewal / Reissue
You must print out the online form that you printed out with the
Application Reference number ( ARN ) and carry with you. It is
mandatory to have this document with you.
Original Old Passport that is expiring or expired

Same Address as in your Old Passport :
You do NOT need anything other than photo copy of your passport
first page, last page and the page with ECNR info. You will do selfattestation ( your own signature)
You may carry current address proof like a utility bill or Bank
statement or Voter card, etc see below for some of those
documents.
Change in Address Different one from your Old passport address
Just like above, first, last and ECNR page photo copy with self
attestation
Address proof of change in address Any one of the below is
acceptable.
Any one of the Utility bills like Water, Telephone, Electricity Bills
You need at least for 2 months of which one should be of
current year and other should be of previous year.
Proof of gas connection.
Ration Card with address .
Bank Statement for 1 year, Passbook of the bank account with
address on it.
Any of the cards like Adhar card, Voter ID, etc.
Add Spouse Name, Change :
If you would like to add your spouse name, carry original and photo
copy of your marriage certificate. It is required. You need a photo
copy that needs to be self attested.
If you plan to change any details like names, etc, you need to carry
original with photo copy signed by you.
There are other set of documents that you can get off the website. The
above are very common ones.
4. When to go to Passport Seva Kendra
If you have got a slot, go at that exact time or 15 min before, no need to go
there and sweat. If you are eligible for walk in, you can do that. All the
details about process in PSK will be described in next article, see below.
Do I need a Passport Agent ? What value do they add ?
Well, first thing that comes to our mind is do I need an agent to get my
passport renewed. Honestly, it is not required. Things have changed quite
a bit and the process has been streamlined. You do NOT need an
agent. There are many stories that agent might say to you like I will get
you slot, etcbut, the fact is that you do NOT need an agent. It is more
regulated now, there is nothing that an agent can do. If you are not a
literate and need help with filling up online, then you may seek themI
guess you do not need that, you are already reading this article on web

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ndian Passport Renewal, Re-issue

Required Documents, Process. NO

Updated : February 2016 ( The article is updated as per latest changes

Do I need Police verification letter for renewal or re-issue ?

So many other questionsIn fact, I had the same set of questions.

Note: Renewal and Re-issue are used interchangeably in the article.

Background : My passport is set to expire in under 6 months and I have

Step by Step Process for Indian Passport Renewal / Re-issue:

Register Online at Passport Seva Website :

Your current address details.

3. Pay and Book a Slot or Walk in, Print Application Receipt :

How to identify the list of documents for Passport Re-issue or

Original Old Passport that is expiring or expired

4. When to go to Passport Seva Kendra

Do I need a Passport Agent ? What value do they add ?

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