Ans: The applicant will need to fill a new application and submit it online. Make sure that they send the hard copy of the correct form when submitting it at BLS centre.

Ans: Applicant can apply for renewal of passport up till a year before its expiry. It is recommended to necessarily renew passport that has less than 6 months of validity.

However, a passport may be renewed irrespective of the date of expiry in case of one of the following reasons:

1. Change in personal particulars (name, address, change in spelling etc.
2. Change in appearance
3. Change in signature
4. Loss/damage of passport booklet

Ans: The Consulate grants no walk-in appointments. Applications are accepted only through BLS centres. Applicant has to submit hard copy of application with all relevant documents at the nearest BLS centre. The applicant can also send the application by post to BLS (please check BLS website for eligibility). Please see BLS website for information regarding BLS Centres, timings, and FEE rates & modes of payment

Walk in Service (only through online appointment at BLS website)

Ans: Applications are accepted only through BLS. The Consulate grants no in person appointments.

Ans: Issued passports can be collected from BLS Centre. The applicants can also opt for courier service to their home address.

Ans: All applications to be made to BLS centres only.

Ans: Case 1- Any applicant holding visitor permit (Adult or Minor): 2 years only (or till age of 18 years for minor, whichever is earlier)

Case 2- Applicants holding a study/work permit or PR:
Adults: 10 years
Minors: 5 years

Ans: Minors between 15-18 years of age can obtain passport of 10 years only under NORMAL category if they pay fee as applicable for adult applicants. If fee for a MINOR is paid the passport will be renewed for 5 years or till the date on which the applicant becomes an adult (whichever is earlier). Such applications cannot be accepted under TATKAL (TATKAL passports of minors will be restricted till the date on which applicant attains 18 years of age).

Ans: Normal passport booklet has 36 pages. Jumbo booklet with 60 pages can be obtained by paying extra applicable fee.

Ans: Applicant can only apply for renewal of passport under TATKAL category.

Ans: Applicant can only apply for 36 page booklet under TATKAL category.

Ans: The following cases are not eligible to apply for TATKAL passports:

1. Lost/Damaged passports
2. Implied status cases and cases where status has expired (PR/Work Permit/Study Permit/Visitor Permit)
3. For changes in personal particulars (including addition/deletion of spouse's name or parents' name)
4. Change in name / signature / appearance /sex / date of birth / place of birth
5. Renewal of short validity passport
6. If the applicant is adopted
7. Minors whose parents are separated/divorced.

Ans: A self-attested declaration on plain paper explaining the reason for late renewal.

Ans: It is available at Forms under the submenu of Passport section in the menu. And list of documents at CHECKLIST.

Ans: To add spouse's name, applicant only need to add the name in the online application. No supporting document is required.

Ans: Following documents are mandatorily required:

1. Annexure D signed by both parents (Or Indian court appointed guardian along with Indian court order or adoption deed)
2. Copy of passports of both the parents or guardian along with their residence card.
3. Address ID proof of either of the parents or guardian.

Ans: Annexure F along with a Police Report clearly mentioning the lost passport details, are mandatorily required.

Ans: In case of lost passport, police report with all details of the lost passport is mandatory. The applicant needs to file a lost item incident with the local police. After this the police issues a Lost Item Report.

Ans: If the police have issued a lost item report of the passport, applicant is requested to not use the old passport and apply for a new passport.

Ans: Duly filled and signed Annexure F.

Ans: Usage of salutation or title like /Mrs./Ms./Late/Dr./Adv./ Eng etc. is not allowed. Submit the name in full.

Ans: Applicant needs to submit copy of their (parent’s) Indian passport with correct name. If the passport with the correct name is not available, they will need to first change it on their (parent’s) passport or have the name change published in Gazette of India.

Ans: As per extant rules, ALIAS/AKA cannot be a part of name on passport. Applicant will need to use either of the aliases as follows:

For any other variation, the applicant will need to undergo the procedure for name change.

Ans: Original Clippings of two (02) prominent INDIAN newspapers and at least two ID proof with the new name of the applicant [The original clipping should include the name, date and place of publication of the Newspaper];
OR,
Publication of the change of name in the Gazette Notification of India.

Ans: For change of surname due to Marriage / Remarriage only self-declaration on plain paper is required. In case of divorce, an applicant may revert to maiden name provided there is an old passport with her maiden name. In all other cases the applicant has to undergo the name change procedure as detailed above

Ans: For splitting name into first and surname, no additional proof is required.
1. e.g. The following is permitted: