Passport Renewal Changes Reissue

Documents Required (Refer to Document Index Above)

For adult applicants (normal)

The following documents need to be submitted for passport reissuance under normal scheme:

• Additional booklet (if visa pages are exhausted)
  • Doc no 1 and 5
• Expired Passports
  • General applicants: Docs 1 and 5
  • Active Government\Public Sector\Statutory body employees: Docs 1, 5, 22 and 58
  • Retired government officials: Doc 1, 5 and 10
  • Students travelling abroad for higher studies up to 2 years before passport expiry: Docs 1, 5 and 30
• Damaged Passports
  • Damaged passports with name, photo and passport no. legible: Docs 1, 2, 5 and 31
  • Lost\Stolen\Damaged beyond recognition: Docs 1, 2, 31, 32 and 33 (if available), plus any other documents as required for fresh passport applications.

Note: Except for lost/stolen/damaged passports, Doc 1 is not required if the present and old address (as per old passport) are same. It is mandatory in case of lost/stolen/damaged beyond recognition passports.

For Adult Applicants (Tatkal)   

The following documents need to be submitted for passport reissuance under tatkal scheme:

• Additional booklet (if visa pages are exhausted):     
• Doc no 1 and 5

Expired Passports

• General applicants: Docs 1, 5 and 52, plus either 49 or 54
• Active Government/Public Sector/Statutory body employees: Docs 1, 5, 22 and 58
• Retired government officials: Doc 1, 5 and 10
• Students travelling abroad for higher studies up to 2 years before passport expiry: Docs 1, 5 and 30

Damaged Passports

• Damaged passports with name, photo and passport no. legible: Docs 1, 2, 5 and 31
• Lost/Stolen/Damaged beyond recognition: Tatkal option unavailable

Note: Doc 1 is not required if the present and old address (as per old passport) are same.

When Do You Need to Reissue Your Passport? 

You should reissue your passport by following the below steps: 

• The validity period of your passport is about to expire or will expire within three years 

• There are no more blank pages available for visas 

• The passport is severely damaged, lost, or stolen 

• Personal details like name, marital status, and address need to be updated 

• When a minor reaches the age of 18, their passport must be issued at adult validity. 

Types of Passport Reissue Requests

Passport reissue requests fall into one of the following categories, depending on the circumstances: 

• Normal Reissue: The standard procedure in cases where the passport pages have run out, or its validity has expired 

• Tatkal Reissue: Higher prices and more paperwork but expedited processing for urgent travel 

• A police report or FIR and extensive verification are necessary if a passport is lost or stolen 

• Passports that are torn, water-damaged, or otherwise unusable are considered damaged passports 

• Special circumstances include adding a spouse's name or changing one's name or residence. 

Eligibility for Passport Reissue

You can seek to get your passport reissued if: 

• The validity of your current passport is about to expire or will do so in a year 

• The passport booklet has been lost, stolen, or damaged 

• You must update your address when you have moved 

• You must update your personal information, including your name, spouse's name, and look 

• If you travel frequently, you need more visa pages 

• Your passport status must be changed from ECR to Non-ECR 

• When mistakes in your passport, including incorrect information or printing flaws, need to be fixed. 

Process for Reissuing a Passport Online 

The procedure for reissuing a passport online is as follows: 

• Sign up and access the Passport Seva website 

• Click Apply for Reissue of Passport under Services, then fill out the online form or upload the electronic version 

• Upload any necessary scanned supporting documentation for your case 

• Use a card, net banking, or UPI to pay the relevant passport reissue fees online 

• Make an appointment at a Regional Passport Office (RPO) or Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) 

• Complete biometric capture and in-person verification; bring original and self-attested copies to the appointment 

• Monitor the application's progress online and reply right away if more information or clarifications are needed 

Changes in Passport/Replacement of Passport

Passport replacement is done if there are any changes to make on the passport such as changes in name, appearance, address, spouse name etc. The changes will be reflected in a new passport that will be issued on completion of the formalities.

Documents Required (Scroll to above for number-wise document index)

For all applicants (normal)

The following documents need to be submitted in case of changes in particulars on the passport (normal scheme):

• Name/surname change by women in lieu of marriage: Docs 5, 35 (if husband has passport), plus any one of Docs 14/26/47.
• Name change/deletion of spouse' name for divorced/separated women: Docs 5 and 48, plus Doc 36 or 37 (in case of divorcee), plus Doc 26 (in case of separated).
• Name change/spouse' name for remarried applicants: Docs 5, 35 (if husband has passport), plus any one of Docs 14/26/47, plus any one of Docs 28/37 as the case may be.
• Addition of spouse' name: Doc 5, plus any one of Docs 14/26/47.
• Spelling/any other minor changes in name: Docs 5 and 48.
• Major changes in name: Docs 5, 13 and 48
• Name change of government/Public Sector/Statutory body employees: Docs 5, 15, 16, 48.
• Change in sex: Docs 5, 38 and 39.
• Change in appearance: Docs 5 and 40.
• Change/correction of Date of Birth: Docs 2, 5, 41 (if discrepancy more than 2 years or if conflicting documents are being provided) and 55.
• Change/correction of Place of Birth: Docs 5, 41 (if state/country changed), 42 and 56.
• Change in current address: Docs 1 (if address changed from previous passport) and 5.
• Change in signature: Doc 5.
• Change of Father/Mother name: Docs 5, plus any one of 6 (passport of father/mother with changed name) or 43 or 44.
• ECR deletion: Docs 1 (if address changed from old passport), 3 and 5.

For all applicants (tatkal)

The following documents need to be submitted in case of changes in particulars on the passport (tatkal scheme):

• Name/surname change by women in lieu of marriage: Docs 5, 35 (if husband has passport), plus any one of Docs 14/26/47.
• Name change/deletion of spouse' name for divorced/separated women: Docs 5 and 48, plus Doc 36 or 37 (in case of divorcee), plus Doc 26 (in case of separated).
• Name change/spouse' name for remarried applicants: Docs 5, 35 (if husband has passport), plus any one of Docs 14/26/47, plus any one of Docs 28/37 as the case may be.
• Addition of spouse' name: Doc 5, plus any one of Docs 14/26/47.
• Spelling/any other minor changes in name: Docs 5 and 48.
• Major changes in name: Tatkal option unavailable.
• Name change of government/Public Sector/Statutory body employees: Docs 5, 15, 16, 48.
• Change in sex: Tatkal option unavailable.
• Change in appearance: Tatkal option unavailable.
• Change/correction of Date of Birth Tatkal option unavailable.
• Change/correction of Place of Birth: Tatkal option unavailable.
• Change in current address: Docs 1 (if address changed from previous passport) and 5.
• Change in signature: Tatkal option unavailable.
• Change of Father/Mother name: Tatkal option unavailable.
• ECR deletion: Docs 1 (if address changed from old passport), 3 and 5.

Fees and Charges for Passport Reissue

In all the cases described below, a fresh passport will be issued to the applicant.

Passport Reissue in Special Cases

Customized documentation and perhaps extra clearances are required for special-case applications: 

• Address change only: Present the old passport and documentation of your new address; police confirmation might be necessary 

• Following a marriage or divorce, provide the marriage license, divorce decree, notarized affidavit, and proof of identity 

• Minor reaching adulthood: To acquire a complete 10-year passport, apply for renewal when the minor turns 18 

• If a passport is lost or destroyed, the PSK will seek a police report, an affidavit, and supporting documentation; expect more inspections 

• Applicants from overseas: Indian nationals living overseas should follow the reissue procedure at the appropriate Indian consulate. 

Passport reissue is a common yet document-sensitive procedure that addresses expiration, damage, loss, or changes to personal information. Prepare the necessary paperwork ahead of time, select the appropriate application type on the Passport Seva portal, and give yourself enough time for any possible police verification. 

Passport Renewal

Passport renewal is done for Short Validity Passport (SVP). Renewals are not to be confused with Reissue, which deals with changes/re-issuance of passport under a wide range of circumstances as described in details in the next section.

For renewal of a Short Validity Passport (SVP), you need to submit Docs 1, 5 and 29. You have to make the application online and submit relevant proofs of urgency as required. 

SVP passport is generally issued for people including students appearing for exams like SAT, TOEFL etc., non-delivery of passport due to loss in transit, Indians residing abroad who wish to travel to India, or if a criminal case is pending for the applicant in a court.

The validity of renewal of SVPs depends on the RPO/Assistant Passport Officer' discretion.

Reasons for Passport Reissue

Reissuing a passport is typically requested by applicants for one of the following reasons: 

• The passport's validity period has ended 

• The booklet is unusable due to extensive damage (water, rip, or mutilation) 

• Theft or loss necessitates replacement 

• Name change brought on by marriage or judicial proceedings 

• Add a spouse's name or change one's home address 

• Additional visa papers are necessary due to frequent travel. 

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