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Passport is an important virtual document recognized as a proof of national identity. It is required for various purposes like holidays, employment and education in another country. However, passports also have a validity period, which usually lasts for 10 years. It is advisable to renew your passport at least 9 months before its expiry.
If you are below 18 years of age, you will have to renew your passport every 5 years. Although the passport renewal process is straightforward, let's understand the steps.
Required Documents:
- valid passport
- This should be a photocopy of the first and last page of your current passport.
- Self attested photocopy of ECR/Non-ECR page
- proof of address
- Photocopy of validity extension page
- Self attested photocopy of any observation page
Passport Renewal Fee:
The fee for a 36 page passport with 10 years validity is ₹1500 and for Tatkal it is ₹2000.
The fee for a 60 page passport with 10 years validity is ₹ 2000 and for Tatkal the fee is ₹ 2000.
The fee for children below 18 years of age with 5 years validity is ₹1000, and for Tatkal it is ₹2000.
The fee is Rs 1500 for children below 18 years of age and Rs 2000 for Tatkal with 10 years validity.
How to renew passport online
- Go to Passport Seva website.
- Log in with your registered credentials.
- Access the portal with your login credentials.
- Tap on 'Apply for New Passport/Apply for Re-issue of Passport'.
- Click on 'Reissue Passport' option.
- Select the required documents.
- Proceed to payment and schedule.
- Complete the payment.
- Submit the application form.
- Select the 'Application Print' option.
- Visit the nearest Passport Seva Kendra on the scheduled date with all the required documents and your submitted application.