One random day, you see that your passport has expired. But wait, the world isn’t ending. Yes, your travel plans might go on hold for a few days, but that’s all. Renewing your expired Indian passport is really easy! Let’s get your travel dreams on track again by guiding you through the easy process of renewing your expired Indian passport.
How To Renew Expired Indian Passport: A Step-By-Step Guide
Step 1: Register/Login On The Passport Seva Kendra Portal
First, you need to register on the Passport Seva Kendra Portal if you don’t have a registered ID yet. However, if you are an already registered user, you can enter your credentials and log in. Once you log in, you must select the ‘Renew Passport’ option.
Step 2: Fill Out The Passport Renewal Form
Now that you’ve logged in on the portal and chosen the option of renewing your passport, you must fill out the application form. Make sure that you fill out the details properly, including address details, personal details, and details of the old passport.
Step 3: Pay The Application Fee And Submit The Form
Once the form is filled, you must proceed to pay the passport renewal form fees and submit the form.
Step 4: Schedule An Appointment
As you pay the application fees, you get an option to schedule your renewal appointment. Select a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) closest to your home. Once you select the desired PSK, confirm it by entering the CAPTCHA code. Then, proceed to selecting a convenient slot for the appointment.
Step 5: Attend Your Appointment
Print out the application form receipt where you’ll see the Application Reference Number/Appointment Number. On the day of your appointment, make sure that you show up on time and carry all necessary documents, including your old passport.
Step 6: Police Verification
After you’ve attended the appointment, it’s time for you to undergo police verification. The local police officer will contact you and you’ll be required to be present at your home during the verification. Make sure you have all your original documents as well as the old passport.
Documents Required For Renewing Your Expired Passport
Here are all the documents you need to renew your expired passport:
- Original (old) passport
- Address proof (Aadhaar card, utility bill, rent agreement, etc.)
- Xerox copies of the first two and last two pages of your current passport
- Self-attested photocopies of the Emigration Check Required (ECR) or Non-ECR page
- Self-attested photocopy of the page with any observation made by the Passport Issuing Authority (if applicable)
- Xerox copy of the validity extension page (for short-validity passports)
How To Check Renewal Status Of Your Passport?
After you’ve attended the appointment, you will be able to check the renewal status of your passport. Simply log in to the Passport Seva Portal and click on ‘Track application status’. Enter the required details and you’ll be able to track the status. The passport renewal time usually takes 30 to 60 days, while the tatkaal scheme takes 3 to 7 days.
Application Fees For Renewing Expired Indian Passport
Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport
- with additional booklet due to visa page exhaustion (36 pages) of ten years validity: INR 1,500
- with additional booklet due to visa page exhaustion (60 pages) of ten years validity: INR 2,000
- for Minors (below 18 years of age), valid for five years or until the minor is 18, whichever is earlier (36 pages): INR 1,000.
A passport is valid up to 10 years from the date of issue, and you can initiate a renewal up to 1 year before expiry or 3 years after expiry. If you do so after 3 years, you must re-issue your passport instead of renewing it.
Summing Up
Now that you know how to renew an expired Indian passport, it’s time to put it in action and get your passport renewed. Remember that the process is easy and you need not panic about it. Renew your passport now and resume your travel adventures!
FAQs
How Much Does It Cost To Renew An Indian Passport In India?
It generally costs between INR 1,500 to INR 2,000 to renew an Indian passport in India.
Is A Photo Required For Passport Renewal In India?
Yes, two passport-size photographs are required for passport renewal in India.
What If My Passport Expired 3 Years Ago?
If your passport expired 3 years ago, you can re-issue the passport. However, you cannot renew your passport.
