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I Need To Renew My Indian Passport |
A passport is a valuable and vital document that should not be
misused or misplaced at any time. In the event of any of these it
would be difficult to obtain another, especially if it is misused.
At the same time if your Indian passport has expired or nearing
the expiry date it has to be renewed.
For this purpose one has to apply for a renewal of passport or ask
for an extension in the validity period. A new passport application
form has to be filled up for this and a request to renew or extend
to a maximum of ten years for adults and for five years for minors
below the age of 18.
The requirements
1. Original passport
2. Four color photographs facing front measuring 2” x 2”
3. New application form for passport
4. A letter from the consulate requesting a new passport
The filled in application can be filled in and handed over in person
or by mail to the Consulate General of India mentioning the name
of the Embassy on the envelope. The fees applicable can be sent
by cashier checks, money order or bank draft drawn in favor of the
Consulate General of India specifying the name of the Consulate
or the Embassy.
If the application is being handed over in person then the payment
can be made in cash at the counter of the Embassy. Passport renewal
or extension is possible through these ways. A normal passport is
valid for about 10 to 20 years. But if your passport is of a short
term you can request for an extension by completing the renewal
application form and producing your original passport and proof
of residence.
If a passport is lost you should apply for a duplicate one with
a letter explaining how it got lost. A police report about the lost
passport, 6 photographs and six copies of the personal particulars
pro forma from the Embassy, school birth certificate, driving license,
bank certificate or insurance policy as a proof of residence should
accompany the application form. |
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