Have you lost your passport or your passport copy get damaged for some reason and you need to re-issue it, than this article will guide you. Thier is different process for who are living in abroad or lives in India, we have explained the process for both.
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In case of Damaged Passport
First, we talk about renew process of damaged passport, for this you have to know in what condition a passport is considered as a damaged.
What is the definition of damaged passport?
If your passport booklet gets wet in water or ink spread on it and passport number is not visible, means it beyond recognition then it is called a damaged passport.
Another case, is when your passport number is readable and name is legible and photo is intact but booklet is in bad condition and other information is not in readable format then also it is called a damaged passport.
How to re-issue Damaged Passport
To renew a damaged passport, you need to check required documents for it. For this, visit https://www.passportindia.gov.in website.
Here, on home page, look for the ‘Document Advisor’ option and click on ‘Document required for Re-issue of Passport’ link option, as shown in below image.
Now, choose the application mode either Normal or Tatkal. Choose the category and employment type, applicant address status and click to Continue button.
On next step, it will ask you to pick the reason for re-issue passport. Here select the checkbox ‘Damaged Passport’.
Also need to specify the extent of damage, pick relevent condition and click on View Document Required button.
Now, you will see the required document details along with the document code number and optional condition.
Get ready mentioned document here and Submit your document by visiting nearest Passport seva kendra.
In case of Lost your Passport
If your passport has been lost or stolen, then lodge a FIR at your nereast police station on priority basis. It’s a matter of identity theft, and can lead to a serious offence.
If you have lost your passport in abroad then must approch to Indian Embassy.
Note: Non-resident Indian can apply online for re-issue of damaged or lost passport. For this visit this link : https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in. Choose the region/country from where you want to apply for passport copy and follow the mandatory steps.
Applicant can apply via Tatkal or Normal application scheme. For both different application fees, in Tatkal fee is mush higher then normal type.
Documents Required for Re-issue a Passport:
- Passport application form
- Date of birth certificate
- An affidavit stating how and where your passport was lost
- Original FIR report copy
- Address proof document
- Self-attested photocopy of first two and last two pages (including ECR/Non-ECR page) of your old passport (if available)
Steps to Re-issue the Lost Passport:
All you need to do is book an appointment via online mode and provide the required documents to the nearest passport office.
For online book slot booking, you have to registered on this portal: www.passportindia.gov.in
After registration, login on this website and choose for ‘Apply for Fresh Passport/ Reissue of Passport’.
Fill the form and upload required document.
Choose the schedule appointment and pick and available slot as per your convenience.
Visit the office as per schedule meeting and complete the rest formalities.