Passport Issues

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You can write about the concern to us, mention the country, Issue and share the passport copy

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India for NRI, will analyse and take the case to the relevant authority with the request

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Authority can initiate the process and make necessary changes/approve for issuance of new passport

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Passport Issues

Police clearance certificate

(PCC) is issued to Indian Passport holders in case they have applied for Residential Status, Employment or Long term visa or for immigration.

Alteration in Passport

Make alterations to the passport in case there are minute name changes, address changes etc. which may have otherwise required to be travelled to india or approach the authorities.

Lost Passport

Reissue of passport

Obtain emergency certificate to bring NRI back to india, in case passport is lost abroad

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Loss of passport should be immediately reported to Indian Mission and the Police Station.
  • Alternatively, you can get in touch with India for NRI; we can help you by presenting your case to relevant authorities in India for speedy action.

If abroad, loss of passport should be immediately reported to the nearest Police Station and to the Passport Office, or India for NRI.

  • Photocopy of the old passport is not a mandatory document to be submitted in case of lost/damaged/stolen passport. It should be produced if available.
  • However, you will need to provide previous passport details like passport number, date of issue, date of expiry, and place of issue while filling the passport application form.

  • In case of a lost passport, you need to apply for re-issue of passport.
  • Required documents include: Proof of Present Address, Proof of Date of Birth, Affidavit stating how and where the passport got lost/damaged (Annexure 'F'), Police report in original, Self-attested photocopy of first two and last two pages, including ECR/Non-ECR page of old passport (if available), and Original EC/Seizure Memo.

For issuance of PCC, India for NRI can help by getting assistance from the relevant authority in India.

Applicants less than 18 years of age are considered as minors for issuance of passport.

  • Endorsement of a child's name in a parent's passport is no longer allowed.
  • As per the amended instructions, a minor should have a separate passport.

  • Ideally, both parents/legal guardians should sign Annexure ‘D’ in fresh or re-issue cases.
  • Both parents should be present at the PSK/POPSK while applying, or one parent with passports of both parents may be present.
  • If a parent is abroad, the local parent will sign and obtain the other parent’s consent.
  • If consent is not possible, provide a declaration in form of Annexure-C with applicable reason.

  • Children between the ages of 15 and 18 have the option to apply for either a minor passport valid until they turn 18 or a full validity passport of 10 years.
  • Different fees apply for different validity periods.

In such cases, minors can be issued a passport under the Tatkaal scheme subject to the approval of the Competent Authority.

  • Senior citizens (age 60 and above) receive a 10% discount on the applicable passport fee for all fresh applications.
  • They also receive assistance at PSK/POPSK with special tokens for expedited processing.

  • On the date of appointment, applicants should visit the PSK/POPSK nearest to their hostel/institute address.
  • Mentioning the parental address in the permanent address column of the application form is mandatory.
  • You may also apply at any other PSK/POPSK of your choice.

  • Government/Public Sector/Statutory body employees must submit either Annexure 'A' (Identity Certificate), Annexure 'G' (No Objection Certificate), or Annexure 'H' (Prior Intimation Letter) as additional documents.
  • Depending on the document, passport issuance may vary.

  • By Birth: Citizen of India by birth if born in India, subject to provisions in The Citizenship Act, 1955.
  • By Descent: Citizen of India by descent if born outside India with at least one Indian parent at the time of birth, subject to provisions in The Citizenship Act, 1955.
  • By Registration/Naturalization : Citizen of India by Registration/Naturalization if granted Indian Citizenship by Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

Contact India for NRI for end-to-end support on this matter.

Married applicants are not required to provide a marriage certificate or joint affidavit.

  • Fill out the Passport Application Form and apply for 'Re-issue of Passport'.
  • Fresh police verification is required if the passport has expired for more than three years.

Fresh police verification is required if applying for re-issue after the passport has expired for more than three years.

You can get in touch with India for NRI for help.

You can get in touch with India for NRI.

You can get in touch with India for NRI for help.

To endorse the spouse's name on your passport, you have to apply for a 'Re-issue' of passport through India for NRI.

  • While mentioning the name of a foreign spouse in the passport application form, no prefix/suffix denoting nationality should be added.
  • Only the actual name of the spouse needs to be mentioned.

No additional document is required for deletion of the spouse's name on account of divorce/separation.

  • To change ECR status, you have to apply for a 'Re-issue' of passport for deletion of ECR at PSK/POPSK for your choice.
  • For this purpose, you need to submit the following documents: - Original and self-attested photocopy of your passport.

  • To change your gender or your father's/mother's name, apply for a 'Re-issue' of passport and get the specified change done in personal particulars.
  • Check the complete list of documents required for submission.

  • To apply for PCC, fill out the PCC Application Form online.
  • India for NRI can help you file the application and liaise with the authorities for speedy action.

PCC is generally considered valid for six months for the purposes of immigration, work, residence, or family visa/permit.

No, PCC can only be issued for one country per application form.

There is no age limit specified for obtaining a Police Clearance Certificate.

PCC can be issued to minors if required by a foreign government.

  • If details in the PCC Application form differ from those in the passport, apply for a re-issue of the passport with updated particulars as provided in the PCC application form.
  • Changes in address and addition of spouse name due to marriage are allowed with relevant documents.

  • Ideally, both parents should sign Annexure ‘D’ in fresh or re-issue cases.
  • Both parents should be present at the PSK, or one parent with passports of both parents may be present.
  • If a parent is abroad, the local parent will sign and obtain the other parent’s consent.
  • If consent is not possible, provide a declaration in form of Annexure-C with applicable reason.

Only the present address will be endorsed on the passport, not the permanent address.

It is mandatory to submit proof of address to apply for a passport. Refer to the list of acceptable documents as proof of address.

The applicant must submit the parent's/legal guardian's address proof along with his/her date of birth proof. Passport will be granted subject to the approval of the Competent Authority.

It is mandatory for all applicants to be physically present while submitting the passport application form at the Passport Seva Kendra/Post Office Passport Seva Kendra.
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