Travel Documents
Passport Renewal / Reissue Guide
Use Passport Seva’s re-issue service for an expiring passport, exhausted pages, or an applicable change in particulars.
Passport Seva, Ministry of External Affairs
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- Passport Seva, Ministry of External Affairs
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Overview
Passport Seva calls the service “Re-issue of Passport”. It covers specified situations involving an existing passport, including expiry, exhausted pages and changes in personal particulars. Lost or damaged passport cases have their own document requirements within the re-issue process.
Who can apply?
An existing passport holder should choose the appropriate re-issue reason and check Passport Seva’s Document Advisor for that exact case.
Your preparation checklist
Required Documents
- Existing passport, where available, and copies as specified by Passport Seva
- Proof of present address or changed particulars where the selected case requires it
- Original documents and self-attested photocopies listed by the official Document Advisor
- Case-specific evidence for lost or damaged passports, if applicable
One step at a time
Step-by-Step Process
- Step 1:
Register or sign in at Passport Seva and choose Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport.
- Step 2:
Select Re-issue and the correct reason for the request.
- Step 3:
Use the official Document Advisor to check case-specific evidence.
- Step 4:
Submit the application, pay the current fee and schedule the available appointment.
- Step 5:
Attend the selected PSK, POPSK or instructed office with original documents; then track status online.
Keep in mind
Important Points
- Use the re-issue terminology when replacing an existing passport.
- Fees and document requirements depend on booklet, service and the reason for re-issue.
A little more clarity
Frequently Asked Questions
Is passport renewal called re-issue?
Yes. Passport Seva uses Re-issue of Passport for an existing passport that needs replacement in an eligible case.
Can I change personal particulars?
Passport Seva includes eligible changes in particulars under re-issue; review the Document Advisor for the requested change.
What if my passport is lost or damaged?
Select the appropriate re-issue reason and follow the specific official document instructions for that case.
Do I need an appointment?
Follow Passport Seva’s payment and appointment steps and attend the assigned office when instructed.
Continue with the official service
Official Links
Fees, documents and procedures can change. Verify the current requirements on the official website before applying.
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