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How to Apply for Reissue of Passport in India in 2025?

What is Reissue of Passport?

Difference between Renewal and Reissue of Passport

A widespread confusion exists among Indians when it comes to reissuance and renewal of passports. Often, both these terms are used interchangeably. However, they are different in their functionalities. Here is how:

Basis

Reissue of Passport

Renewal of Passport

Purpose

A reissue is necessary for standard Indian passports after they expire. This expiration takes place 10 years after its first issuance.

Renewal is necessary for short-term passport holders. Generally, these specialised passports have a validity of 5 years, after which one can apply for an extension of up to 10 years.

Passport Booklet

Passport holders receive a new booklet after reissuance.

Renewal does not result in a change of the current booklet held by the citizen.

When Is Passport Reissuance Necessary?

How to Apply for Reissue of Passport?

Fees & Charges for Reissue of Passport

Age of the Applicant Number of Pages in the Booklet Passport Validity Normal Passport Fees Tatkal Passport Fees
Below 15 Years 36 5 Years ₹ 1,000 ₹ 3,000
Aged 15 to 18 years 36 10 years ₹ 1,500 ₹ 3,500
Aged 15 to 18 years 60 10 years ₹ 2,000 ₹ 4,000
18 years or older 36 10 years ₹ 1,500 ₹ 3,500
18 years or older 60 10 years ₹ 2,000 ₹ 4,000
 Lost/Damaged/Stolen Passport 36 10 years ₹ 3,000 ₹ 5,000
Lost/Damaged/Stolen Passport 60 10 years ₹ 3,500 ₹ 5,500

Documents Required for Reissue of Passport

Along with a reissuance form, you must submit the required passport reissue documents to initiate the process. Here is a table showing the acceptable documents for each category: 

SNo. Document Name Accepted Proofs
1 Identity Proof Aadhaar card, voter card, PAN card, driving license
2 Birth proof Birth certificate issued by the municipal corporation, declaration given by any orphanage on official letterhead confirming the date of birth of the applicant, school leaving certificate, Affidavit sworn in front of notary/magistrate stating date/place of birth as per Annexure A for semi-illiterate applicants (less than class 5 schooling)
3 Address Proof Aadhaar card, voter card, PAN card, driving license, electricity bill, utility bill, rent agreement, utility bill, landline bill, mobile bill, gas connection proof, photo passbook of running bank account (a passbook with attested photo on the first page), a certificate from the employer on company letterhead (should be a reputed company)
4 Marriage Certificate Affidavit Affidavit sworn before Executive Magistrate or First Class Judicial Magistrate on a non-judicial stamp paper for passport reissue (passport that was issued before marriage) by married applicants who cannot provide prescribed marriage certificate or joint affidavit with spouse because of separation, marital discord or without formal divorce decree, or due to desertion by spouse
5 Change of DOB/POB Sub-divisional magistrate/first class magistrate civil court order. Also attach document 7 if Place of Birth (POB) is changed to a different country

SNo. Reason for Re-issue Documents Required
1 Minor Passport Expiry Annexure C/D as applicable, photo if minor is below 4 years of age, parents' passport copy showing spouse name endorsed or marriage certificate of parents, any other document as applicable according to parents’ marital status, along with DOB proof and address proof.
2 Loss or stolen passport DOB proof, address proof, the original police report regarding loss of passport, affidavit stating where and how passport got lost or damaged, NOC or Prior Intimation letter
3 Damaged passport with readable name, passport number, and photographs DOB proof, an affidavit stating where and how passport got lost or damaged
4 Change in appearance A recent photograph of the applicant showing the present appearance
5 Change of name New identity proof and certificate of the name change, gadget notification regarding change in name
6 Change of DOB New DOB proof
7 Change in address Proof of present address
8 Deletion of ECR Proof of any non-ECR categories
9 Birthplace change (involving state or country) Proof of birthplace, affidavit stating the reason for birthplace change, order from a first-class magistrate or sub-divisional magistrate if DOB varies more than 2 years, or involves state or country, MHA certified citizenship certificate.
10 Birthplace change (not involving state or country Proof of birthplace, affidavit stating the reason of birthplace change
11 Change in sex Affidavit for change of sex, sex change success certificate from the hospital where the applicant has undergone an operation for sex change
12 Change in parent's name Passport of parent's whose name is to be included, service record or property documents proving that parents changed the name, if the parent is dead then the proof is necessary for showing that they changed the name was done when was alive

How Many Days It Takes to Reissue Passport?

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