How can renew my indian passport

This story is from May 29, In case you are planning to travel abroad, carrying a passport is something mandatory that you must carry.

Anyone can get a passport any time, whenever needed documents and details are produced. In India, a passport is valid for 10 years, after which it needs to be renewed or before it expires. Applicants who wish to renew their passport online can make payment and book an appointment on the official website. Below-mentioned are the steps that a person needs to follow in order to renew their passport: a.

Online Registration 1. Register for the passport renewal on the official website of Passport Seva - www. Choose the passport office that is the closest to your place and easily accessible 5. To register yourself, you will have to enter your basic details correctly as mentioned 6. Create a login ID and password 7. You will receive a confirmation mail on your registered mail ID 8. Activate your account by clicking on the link sent to your email 9.

Filling up the application form Application can be filled in two ways 1. Download the form in PDF format and fill it offline 2.

Fill the form that is available online 3. Fill up your current address. Update your details if you wish to change your spouse details or any such details.

Give two local references along with their full name, contact number and address. Residents can apply through VFS for reissue of passport under lost category. All the persons of India origin, who have acquired foreign nationality on or before They will be issued 'Surrender Certificate' and cancelled Indian Passport. All the persons of India origin, who have acquired foreign nationality on or after They need to apply for a Surrender Certificate and Renunciation of Indian nationality.

Applicant should also submit self-declaration as per Annexure I along with their renunciation application. All the persons of India origin, who are unable to produce Indian passport should apply for a sworn affidavit stating the reasons for not being able to produce the Indian Passport.

Along with Sworn affidavit they should also apply for renunciation of Indian nationality. Sworn affidavit, signed declaration and Renunciation certificate will be given back to the applicant.

The date of publication must therefore be mentioned on the Naturalisation Certificate. Visitors: Page last updated on: