How to Renew the Passport in India?

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Needless to say, a passport is one of the essential documents that prove your identity and citizenship. Moreover, when your passport's validity exceeds 10 years, it calls for renewal.

So, scroll down to know about the process of online passport renewal. In addition, this article will delve into other aspects, such as the documents required and processing time to renew your passport.

Steps to Renew Indian Passport Online

First and foremost, you need to create a passport account on Passport Seva’s official website. For this, you should follow these steps:

Visit the official website of Passport Seva and select "New User Registration".
Select "Passport Office" and choose the passport office on the basis of your residential address.
Enter details like your name and email ID to create a password and login ID. Submit the captcha and click "Register."
You will then get an account activation link on your email. Click on it to activate your account.

Once you have registered to the portal, you can apply for a new passport or renew your existing one.

Now you are ready for the online passport renewal procedure!

So, you can follow these steps to renew passport:

Visit the official website of Passport Seva.
Select the option ‘Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport.’ The page redirects to the online application form. Complete the form with relevant details, such as your name, date and place of birth, etc.
Once you fill in the form, click on ‘Validate’.
After verifying all the details, upload this form and submit it.

Besides, you can also download an e-Form, fill it, and upload it on the website. However, you cannot submit the printed e-Form to a PSK or Regional Post Office.

That was all about how to renew the passport. Now, let's know how to schedule an appointment to get your renewed passport.

How to Schedule an Appointment for Passport Renewal?

Take a look below to book your convenient slot to get your renewed passport:

Log in to the portal with your user ID and password.
Navigate to ‘View Saved and Submitted Application’ and select ‘Pay and Schedule Appointment link.’
Once you schedule an appointment slot, you need to make an online payment for the same. Moreover, the fee will differ depending on the application type (normal /tatkal) and page numbers in your passport booklet. Online payment is available in the following methods:
- SBI Bank Challan
- Credit or Debit Card (Only Visa and MasterCard are acceptable)
- Internet Banking (SBI and other associate banks)
Select the option ‘Print Application Receipt’. This receipt contains the application reference number or appointment number. At present, it is not mandatory to carry the application receipt.

When Can You Apply for Passport Renewal?

The table below elaborates on when you can apply for online passport renewal:

Category	Time of Application for Passport Renewal
Adults	You can apply for passport renewal up to 1 year before its expiry.
Minors (below 4 years of age)	After the end of validity of 5 years or till they attain 18 years (whichever comes earlier) can apply for re-issue. Minors between the age limit of 15-18 years can also apply for a 10-year validity passport.

Documents Required for Passport Renewal

Here is the list of documents needed for passport renewal:

For Adults:

Old passport
No Objection Certificate or NOC
An intimation letter
Self-attested copies of the following:
- The first and last two pages of your passport
- Validity extension page w.r.t. the short validity passport or SVP
- Non-ECR/ECR page
- Page of observation issued by the passport issuing authority

For Minor Applicants:

You must bring a current 4.5 X 3.5 cm passport size photograph. The background must be white in the photograph.
You can submit the current residential address proof in the parent's name.
Parents can attest the documents on behalf of a minor.

Moreover, note that the documentation process will differ based on the type of passport renewal (normal or tatkal) and an applicant's age (adult or minor).

What Are the Fees and Charges for Passport Renewal?

The following table lists down all applicable charges of passport renewal:

Services	Fees for Application	Additional Fees (Tatkal)
Fresh/Re-issue of passport; inclusive of additional booklets due to the visa page exhaustion (36 pages) with 10 years of validity	₹1,500	₹2,000
Fresh/ Re-issue of passport; inclusive of additional booklets due to the visa page exhaustion (60 pages) with 10 years of validity	₹2,000	₹2,000
Fresh/Re-issue of passport for a minor (below 18 years) with 5 years validity or till a minor attains 18 years (36 pages)	₹1,000	₹2,000

For more convenience, you can also use the passport calculator available on the official website.

Processing Time Taken for Passport Renewal

Here's a table below to show how much is the passport renewal time:

Passport Type	Processing Time
Normal	30-60 days
Tatkal	3-7 days

What Are the Passport Renewal Rules?

You must bear in mind that there is a difference between passport renewal and re-issue. In case of passport renewal, the passport authority provides you with the existing passport as a renewed one. When you apply for a re-issue, you get a new passport.

As stated earlier, you are eligible to renew your passport when its validity expires. On the other hand, a passport is re-issued in the following events:

When You Lose Your Passport
Passport Is Stolen
Your Passport Is Damaged
Page Exhaustion
Change In Personal Information

How to Track Your Passport Renewal Status?

You can easily track your status of passport renewal on the Passport Seva portal. Simply enter the details like your application type, file number, and date of birth into this portal. Then, click on ‘Track Status’.

Be it a holiday or a business trip, carrying a passport is a must. Therefore, if your passport's validity has expired, opt for online renewal at the earliest. Moreover, keep in mind the above-mentioned details for online passport renewal and enjoy a hassle-free process.

Frequently Asked Questions

✓ How many days before we can renew our Indian passports?

Individuals can apply for renewal within 9-12 months before their passport is due to expire.

✓ Do you need a passport agent to renew your passport?

No, you can also opt for an online passport renewal for an easy and transparent process.