New Delhi: Passport is an important identity proof document which can be used for several work-related purpose. However, just like any other document, a passport too has a validity and it needs to be renewed ahead of its expiration date. You can submit all your documents online in just minutes to renew your passport.
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When a person applies for a passport renewal, he or she must submit a number of documents in addition to the application form. For passport renewal, the Passport Seva Kendra website includes a ‘Document Advisor.’ Documentation varies depending on the type of passport being renewed (regular/tatkaal) and the age of the applicant (minor/adult).
Documents Required for Passport Renewal
The general documents for most applications are as follows
- Original old Passport
- Self-attested copies of the first two and last two pages of the passport
- Self-attested copy of the Emigration Check Required (ECR)/Non-ECR page
- Self-attested copy of the page of observation, if any, made by the Passport Issuing Authority
- Self-attested copy of the validity extension page, if any, with respect to the Short Validity Passport (SVP)
- Proof of documents which eliminate the cause of issuance of Short Validity Passport (SVP)
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Steps apply for passport renewal
- Step 1: First register for passport renewal on the Passport Seva website – www.passportindia.gov.in
- Step 2:I f already registered on the website, you can login using the link ‘Existing User Login’.
- Step 3: If you are not an existing user, you will have to create an account by clicking on ‘New User Register Now’.
- Step 4: Next, select the passport office closest based on your address.
- Step 5: Provide the basic details that include name, date of birth etc. and create a login ID and password.
- Step 6: You will receive an email with an activation link.
- Step 7: Activate the account using the link in the email.
- Step 8: Once you have signed in to the passport account, go to the ‘Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport’ tab.
