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NDTV
18 hours ago
- NDTV
Passport Renewal In India: What To Do, What To Carry, And What Not To Mess Up
If your passport is nearing its expiry date, has run out of pages, or requires an update in your name or address, it is time to apply for a renewal. The good news is that renewing an Indian passport is now extremely convenient. Thanks to the online Passport Seva system, you can apply for a re‑issue or renew your passport without needing police verification in certain cases. However, understanding the exact process, required documents, common pitfalls, and cost can help you avoid unnecessary confusion. Whether you are applying under the normal or Tatkal category, here is a straightforward guide to renewing your Indian passport. How To Renew Your Passport Online In India Follow these steps to complete your passport renewal: 1. Register On The Passport Seva Portal Visit the official Passport Seva Portal If you are a new user, click on 'New User Registration' Create your login credentials using your email ID and personal details 2. Fill Out The Passport Renewal Application Log in and choose 're‑issue of passport' on the overview page Click on 'Apply for fresh passport/re‑issue of passport' Select the reason for renewal: expiring passport, exhaustion of pages, or change in details Fill out the form with updated information Review the form thoroughly before submitting 3. Pay The Online Application Fee Click on 'Pay and Schedule Appointment' Choose your nearest Passport Seva Kendra (PSK), Post Office PSK (POPSK), or Regional Passport Office (RPO) Pay the applicable renewal fee online via card, UPI, or net banking 4. Schedule Your Appointment Slot Select a convenient appointment time and date Download and print the appointment confirmation receipt 5. Visit The PSK Or POPSK With Documents Carry original documents along with self‑attested photocopies Your documents will be verified at the centre Biometrics (photograph and fingerprints) will be taken You may also be interviewed by a passport officer 6. Police Verification Process (If Required) Police verification is not required in all cases It is mandatory if your passport expired more than three years ago or if your current address has changed If it applies, a local police officer will visit your residence for verification 7. Track Your Passport Application Status Online Use the 'Track Application Status' option under the 'Services' tab on the Passport Seva Portal Enter your application number and file number Track real‑time updates on your passport status Ensure you carry the following original documents along with self‑attested photocopies: 1. Old Passport (Mandatory) Self‑attested copies of the first and last two pages Any observation pages issued by the Passport Authority Self‑attested copy of ECR (Emigration Check Required) or Non‑ECR page 2. Proof Of Address (Submit Any One) Aadhaar Card Voter ID Electricity, water, or phone bill (within the last 12 months) Bank passbook or bank statement Registered rent agreement 3. Proof Of Date Of Birth Birth certificate School leaving certificate PAN card Aadhaar card All documents must be valid and up‑to‑date at the time of submission. An online 'Fee Calculator' is available on the Passport Seva Portal. Typical charges are: Adults (18+ years): Rs 1,500 for a 36‑page booklet Rs 3,500 for a Tatkal passport (36‑page) Rs 2,000 for a 60‑page booklet Rs 4,000 for a Tatkal passport (60‑page) Minors (Below 18 years): Rs 1,000 for a 36‑page booklet Rs 3,000 for a Tatkal passport Who Can Apply For Passport Renewal In India? Anyone who meets the following criteria is eligible: Must be an Indian citizen by birth, descent, registration, or naturalisation Must not have any pending criminal proceedings or arrest warrants For minors, consent from both parents or legal guardians is required For Tatkal applications, additional document verification may be needed Avoid these frequent errors to prevent delays: Incorrect spelling of name, date of birth or address Missing essential documents such as ECNR/Class X mark‑sheet Submitting blurred or unclear photocopies Cancelling or rescheduling your appointment more than three times Failing to include marriage certificate or Annexure J when adding spouse's name for the first time New Rules You Should Know: Biometric Passports And Marriage Certificate Prepare for these important updates: India began issuing biometric ('e‑passport') passports in 2025, piloted in select cities Since November 2024, a marriage certificate or Annexure J is mandatory for adding a spouse's name for the first time Here Are Common Questions People Ask About Passport Renewal: 1. When should I apply for renewal before my passport expires? You may apply up to one year before the expiry date. Early renewal helps avoid delays and ensures uninterrupted travel. 2. Is a marriage certificate mandatory to renew my passport? Photo: Unsplash Not for renewal alone. It is required only if you are adding your spouse's name for the first time. 3. How long does police verification take? Police verification usually takes between one and three weeks, depending on the local police station's workload. 4. What documents are needed if I am changing my name after marriage? Carry your marriage certificate or Annexure J, your current passport, proof of new address and identity, and updated PAN or Aadhaar if applicable.
India Today
20-06-2025
- India Today
Passport seva portal faces nationwide outage: Here is what users are reporting
The Passport Seva Portal, which offers passport-related services in India, is currently experiencing a major nationwide outage. According to multiple user reports on social media platforms such as X, the outage began on Thursday, disrupting operations across Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) on both Thursday and Friday. The technical glitch has rendered both the website and mobile app non-functional, leaving thousands of applicants stranded and Today Tech reached out to the Passport Seva customer support helpline regarding the ongoing issue. While the team acknowledged the server problems, they did not provide any estimated timeline for when services would be restored. As of Friday afternoon, no official update had been issued by the Ministry of External Affairs or the Passport Seva earlier when asked in Parliament on whether the Ministry was aware of the delays in Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) offices due to slow server issues, the ministry hinted that the issue was likely due to the ongoing migration from Passport Seva Programme V1.0 (PSP V1.0) to Passport Seva Programme V2.0 (PSP V2.0). 'Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is currently undertaking the process of migration from Passport Seva Programme V1.0 (PSP V1.0) to Passport Seva Programme V2.0 (PSP V2.0). This is being done in a phased manner since April 2024. The PSP V2.0 aims at providing the next level of citizen experiences using the latest and upgraded technology for the delivery of passport-related services to the citizens in a speedy, convenient and transparent manner.'advertisement Meanwhile, the disruption of the Passport Seva Portal has sparked widespread frustration among applicants, many of whom took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their experiences. Users across the country, from cities such as Delhi, Bhopal and Thane, reported receiving late-night cancellation messages or, in some cases, no intimation at all prior to their scheduled appointments. Several applicants also reported arriving at their designated PSKs only to find locked doors, no staff, and no on-ground communication.'The Passport Seva Kendra pasted a notice — due to a technical issue, unable to process requests. No SMS, email or phone call regarding this was sent to applicants... Even people came to know only after reaching the Seva Kendra. Gate is locked and no one is available,' writes @vidyaamp in his post on X. "Had an appointment for my kids' passports tomorrow morning, and for the second time in two months, they've asked us to reschedule due to technical issues, @passportsevamea. We received the message at 12:00 a.m., and they expect people to just wait around... Their app isn't working either,' writes another user, @MehulKothari3. The outage is causing some serious implications for those with urgent travel plans. Many students, professionals, and families with international commitments are facing delays, with many unsure about how and when they will be able to rebook appointments. Notably, this is not the first time that the Passport Seva system has faced such issues. Earlier this year in April, a similar server crash on Passport Seva led to a temporary halt of passport services nationwide, causing two days of disruption.
Economic Times
20-06-2025
- Economic Times
Passport Seva portal down: Services across India disrupted as applicants face long delays
Getty Images Passport Seva Portal Down The Passport Seva Portal experienced widespread server issues on Thursday and Friday, disrupting operations at Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) across India. Multiple users in cities such as Delhi, Bhopal, and Thane took to X to report last-minute appointment cancellations and long delays. Many people across major cities reported reaching PSKs only to find the centres non-functional. '@passportsevamea the website/app isn't working... we know that you don't want to travel seeing the conditions around but still I want to renew my passport so kindly make your WEBSITE WORK.. Thanks," X user Abhishek Rathore posted on the social media website. — rathore_tweets (@rathore_tweets) Also Read: India will roll out smarter passports with these changes in 2025 (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) "@passportsevamea Message received "Dear Applicant, your appointment for PSK/POPSK has been suspended due to Technical issue. Request you to reschedule appointment as per your convenience. -PassportSP". Is the passport office going to pay me a penalty for this instance?," X user Darshil said, expressing his frustration. — Darshil16061712 (@Darshil16061712) X users also claimed there were no dates available for rescheduling in the next few weeks, instead the next available date being months later. "Had an appointment for passport 2morrow morning for my kids and 2nd time in 2 months they asked to reschedule the appointment due to technical issues @passportsevamea. At 12.00 am we received the msg and they want people to stay here.. Their app too is not working," Mehul Kothari, an applicant, posted on X. — MehulKothari3 (@MehulKothari3) Also Read: You can now add spouse's name in passports without marriage certificateLast minute cancellations also caused confusion and further distress for applicants with upcoming travel plans. Rahul Sharma, who had applied for his son's passport before a planned trip to the US next year, said, 'The last-minute cancellation of my passport appointment is putting our trip to the US next year in serious trouble. I had applied for my son's passport so we could all attend my daughter's graduation, but without it I can't even begin the visa process. With long US visa wait times, the delays make it very difficult to plan anything.'In many cases, applicants got the information about the server outage only once they reached the PSK. "The passport seva kendra pasted a notice due to a technical issue unable to process a request. No SMS, email or ph call regarding this to applicant ...even people came to reach only after seva kendra. Gate is locked & no one is available," X user Vidya Nand Rai shared the notice posted in the Ghaziabad repeated outages left applicants facing uncertainty, especially those with time-sensitive travel plans. Parents, business travellers, and others awaiting passports raised complaints about wasted time and mounting travel disruptions. Despite the widespread outage, neither the Ministry of External Affairs nor the official @passportsevamea account on X has issued a public statement on the issue as of Friday morning. This is not the first disruption of its kind. A similar server issue occurred in April, which forced PSKs across the country to suspend services for two days, triggering delays and last-minute cancellations. Also Read: What are the documents required for an Indian passport?
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Time of India
Passport Seva portal down: Services across India disrupted as applicants face long delays
The Passport Seva Portal experienced widespread server issues on Thursday and Friday, disrupting operations at Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) across India. Multiple users in cities such as Delhi, Bhopal, and Thane took to X to report last-minute appointment cancellations and long delays. Many people across major cities reported reaching PSKs only to find the centres non-functional. '@passportsevamea the website/app isn't working... we know that you don't want to travel seeing the conditions around but still I want to renew my passport so kindly make your WEBSITE WORK.. Thanks," X user Abhishek Rathore posted on the social media website. — rathore_tweets (@rathore_tweets) Also Read: India will roll out smarter passports with these changes in 2025 (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) "@passportsevamea Message received "Dear Applicant, your appointment for PSK/POPSK has been suspended due to Technical issue. Request you to reschedule appointment as per your convenience. -PassportSP". Is the passport office going to pay me a penalty for this instance?," X user Darshil said, expressing his frustration. Live Events — Darshil16061712 (@Darshil16061712) X users also claimed there were no dates available for rescheduling in the next few weeks, instead the next available date being months later. "Had an appointment for passport 2morrow morning for my kids and 2nd time in 2 months they asked to reschedule the appointment due to technical issues @passportsevamea. At 12.00 am we received the msg and they want people to stay here.. Their app too is not working," Mehul Kothari, an applicant, posted on X. — MehulKothari3 (@MehulKothari3) Also Read: You can now add spouse's name in passports without marriage certificate Last minute cancellations also caused confusion and further distress for applicants with upcoming travel plans. Rahul Sharma, who had applied for his son's passport before a planned trip to the US next year, said, 'The last-minute cancellation of my passport appointment is putting our trip to the US next year in serious trouble. I had applied for my son's passport so we could all attend my daughter's graduation, but without it I can't even begin the visa process. With long US visa wait times, the delays make it very difficult to plan anything.' In many cases, applicants got the information about the server outage only once they reached the PSK. "The passport seva kendra pasted a notice due to a technical issue unable to process a request. No SMS, email or ph call regarding this to applicant ...even people came to reach only after seva kendra. Gate is locked & no one is available," X user Vidya Nand Rai shared the notice posted in the Ghaziabad centre. — vidyaamp (@vidyaamp) The repeated outages left applicants facing uncertainty, especially those with time-sensitive travel plans. Parents, business travellers, and others awaiting passports raised complaints about wasted time and mounting travel disruptions. Despite the widespread outage, neither the Ministry of External Affairs nor the official @passportsevamea account on X has issued a public statement on the issue as of Friday morning. This is not the first disruption of its kind. A similar server issue occurred in April, which forced PSKs across the country to suspend services for two days, triggering delays and last-minute cancellations. Also Read: What are the documents required for an Indian passport?
NDTV
05-06-2025
- NDTV
How To Apply For Passport In India: Steps, Documents And Everything Else To Know
Thinking about finally taking that international trip or studying abroad? The first thing you will require is a valid Indian passport. Thankfully, because of the online portals, applying for one is easier than ever. Gone are the days of endless paperwork and standing in long queues. With an easy online passport system, you can apply for a new passport or renew an existing one from the comfort of your home. Still, if you are new to thing, it could feel a bit daunting. But worry not! Follow these simple steps to understand the process thoroughly, so that you're at ease while it happens. Here's what you need to do to get a passport in India. Here's A Step-By-Step Guide To Applying For A Passport In India Follow these simple steps if you want to apply for a passport in India. 1. Register On The Passport Seva Portal: Visit the Passport Seva Online Portal. Select 'New User Registration' and fill in the required details, including your name, date of birth, and email ID. 2. Fill Out The Form After logging in, select 'Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport' Complete the form with all the relevant information Review before submitting 3. Pay The Application Fee After submitting the form, click on 'Pay and Schedule Appointment' Choose your preferred Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) Pay the application fee using your choice of mode. 4. Schedule An Appointment Select a convenient date and time slot for your appointment at the chosen location. Confirm the appointment and download the application receipt. 5. Visit The PSK/POPSK Arrive at the selected centre on the scheduled date with all required original documents and self-attested photocopies. At the centre, your documents will be verified, biometric data will be collected, and you may be interviewed by a passport officer. 6. Police Verification A police investigation will be conducted depending on the type of application and your current address. Make sure you are available at your residence during this period and provide any additional documents requested by the police. 7. Track Application Status On the Passport Seva Portal, click on 'Track Application Status' and enter your file number and date of birth. Check it regularly until your passport is dispatched. Once processed, your passport will be dispatched to your registered address. What Documents Do You Need For A Passport When applying for a passport, you must provide original documents along with self-attested photocopies. The specific documents may vary based on each person's circumstance, 1. Proof Of Address (any one of them): Aadhar Card Voter ID Electricity, Water, or Telephone Bill Bank Statement Rental Agreement 2. Proof of Date Of Birth (any one of them): Birth Certificate School Leaving Certificate PAN Card Aadhar Card 3. Identity Proof: PAN Card Aadhar Card Voter ID 4. Additional Documents (if applicable): Marriage Certificate (for name change after marriage) For minor applicants, present address proof document in the name of parent(s) can be submitted. Divorce decree, court order (if adopted), or police report (if passport is lost or stolen) Moreover, make sure that all the documents are valid and up to date to avoid delays in processing. How Much Will A Passport Cost In India? On the Passport Seva portal, you find a 'Fee Calculator' that helps you determine the cost of your passport, based on the type. Adults (18 years and above): The fee for a passport for an adult is Rs 1,500 (for 36 page booklet), and Rs 3,500 for a Tatkal (emergency) passport. Adults (18 years and above): The fee for a 60-page booklet for adults is Rs 2,000. The tatkal fee for the same is Rs 4,000 Minor (Below 18): The fee for a 36-page booklet is Rs 1,000. Whereas the tatkal fee for the same is Rs 3,000. How Long Will It Take To Get A Passport In India? The processing time of your passport depends on the type of service you have asked for and whether or not police verification is required: For Normal Passport: With police verification: 25 to 30 working days Without police verification: 7 working days For Reissue (no address change): 7 working days (mostly) Who Is Eligible For An Indian Passport? Any Indian citizen can apply for a passport, if they meet the following criteria: Must be an Indian citizen by birth, descent, registration, or naturalisation Should not be facing any criminal proceedings or have a pending warrant For minors, consent from both parents/legal guardians is required For Tatkal applications, additional verifications may also be needed. So, follow these steps and get your passport hassle-free!
