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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 it is available. But you will be required to produce, the previous Passport details like Passport number, date of issue, date of expiry and place of issue, while filling the Passport application form. If you do not have that information, then contact the respective Indian mission/post in that country.
You need to contact the respective Indian Mission/Post. Generally, an Emergency Certificate (EC) is issued for returning to India after verification of Indian nationality/origin/particulars.
You need to visit your nearest Passport Office.
Duplicate Passports are not issued, however, a new Passport with different Passport number may be issued with fresh validity.
Loss of Passport should be immediately reported to the nearest Police Station and to the Passport Office or Indian Mission, if abroad. If required, you can apply for "Re-issue" of Passport. To check the complete list of documents to be submitted along with the application form, please click on "Documents Advisor" link on Home page.
Duplicate Passports are not issued however; a new Passport with different Passport number may be issued with fresh validity. The applicant has to apply in re-issue category with reason as Lost/Damaged Passport.
Damaged Passport is classified further based on the extent of damage, i.e.:
- Damaged Passport - Passport number is readable, name is legible and Photo is intact
- Damaged beyond recognition
You need to apply for "Re-issue" of Passport
Fresh police verification would take place if you apply for re-issue of Passport after expiry of old Passport more than three years ago.
Students studying away from home should apply online at www.Passportindia.gov.in. On the date of appointment, applicants need to visit the PSK/POPSK nearest to their hostel/institute address where s/he is currently staying. Mentioning parental address in the permanent address column of the application form is mandatory. They may also apply at any other PSK/POPSK of his/her choice irrespective of applicant's present address declared in the application form.
The Ministry announced a new scheme with effect from 24 June, 2017 in respect of senior citizens (age of 60 & above) under which a discount of 10 per cent is given on the applicable Passport fee for all fresh applications for Passports to such persons. Senior Citizens are also provided assistance at PSK/POPSK with special token to ensure expedited processing.
Minor applicants below the age of 4 years need to carry a Passport size photograph for the processing of application at the PSK/POPSK/PO. For applicants above the age of 4 years, photographs will be captured at the PSK/POPSK/PO itself. Please Click Here for guidelines for capturing photographs for minors below 4 years of age.
| S.No. | Do's | DONT's |
| 1 | Paste ONLY ONE COLOUR photograph as per the specifications given below | Do not paste black and white photographs |
| 2 | Paste your recent passport size photograph (4.5 cm length x 3.5 cm width) in colour in the box meant for affixing the photograph | Dimensions of photograph should not be smaller than the box (i.e. 4.5 cm length x 3.5 cm width) provided in the application form |
| 3 | Background of the photograph should be plain white and the dress should be in dark colour | Photograph with dark background or in uniform, or with eyes hidden under coloured or dark glasses will not be accepted |
| 4 | Photograph should fit within the given box | Photograph in computer print will not be accepted |
| 5 | Frontal view of the full face should be visible in the photograph | Photograph is NOT to be signed |
| 6 | Photograph should be printed on good quality photo paper | Distracting shadows on the face or on the background should not be there |
| 7 | Print of the photograph should be clear and with a continuous-tone quality | Eyes must not be covered by hair. Glares on eyeglasses should be avoided with a slight upward or downward tilt of the head |
| 8 | Expression of the face should be natural (no grinning, frowning or raised eyebrows) | Photograph should not be damaged, for example: torn, creased, or marked |
| 9 | Eyes must be open and both edges of face must be clearly visible | Head coverings are not permitted except for religious reasons, but the facial features from bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of the face must be clearly visible |
| 10 | Head should be in the centre of the frame and both ears should be visible | Photographs cut from group photographs are not acceptable |
Ideally, both the parents should sign Annexure ‘D’ in fresh or reissue cases (to safeguard the interest of minor applicants). Both parents shall be present at the PSK while applying for Passport for their minor children or one parent with Passports of both the parents may be present (PSK in-charge may call for other parent, if not satisfied with the signature on Annexure-D). However, when consent of either parent is not possible, the parent who is submitting the application may provide declaration in form of Annexure-C with applicable reason must submit a declaration in the form in Annexure-‘C’ stating the reasons. Following documents have to be submitted in the given cases:
| S.No. | Case | Documents to be submitted |
| 1 | Passport application of a minor with consent of both parents | Annexure "D" |
| 2 | Applied by Legal Guardian | Annexure "D" |
| 3 | Minors with single parent (One parent deceased) | Annexure "D" along with Death Certificate of deceased parent |
| 4 | Applied by one parent/guardian when consent of one or both parents is not possible | Annexure "C" |
Ideally, both the parents should sign Annexure ‘D’ in fresh or reissue cases (to safeguard the interest of minor applicants). Both parents shall be present at the PSK while applying for Passport for their minor children or one parent with Passports of both the parents may be present (PSK in-charge may call for other parent, if not satisfied with the signature on Annexure-D). However, when consent of either parent is not possible, the parent who is submitting the application may provide declaration in form of Annexure-C with applicable reason must submit a declaration in the form in Annexure-‘C’ stating the reasons. Following documents have to be submitted in the given cases:
| S.No. | Case | Documents to be submitted |
| 1 | Passport application of a minor with consent of both parents | Annexure "D" |
| 2 | Applied by Legal Guardian | Annexure "D" |
| 3 | Minors with single parent (One parent deceased) | Annexure "D" along with Death Certificate of deceased parent |
| 4 | Applied by one parent/guardian when consent of one or both parents is not possible | Annexure "C" |
Note: It is mandatory for all applicants, including infants, to be physically present at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or the Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) to give their biometrics (fingerprints) and photographs and follow prescribed procedures.
- Ordinary Passport: An ordinary Passport consists of 36/60 pages. Generally, for adults it is valid for 10 years from the date of issue and can be re-issued. For minors' Passport, the validity is restricted to five years or till they attain the age of 18, whichever is earlier.
- Diplomatic Passport: Issued to designated members authorised by the Government of India.
- Official Passport: Issued to designated Government servants or any other person specifically authorised by the Government deputed abroad on official assignment.
The applicant must apply under fresh category, in case they did not hold previously any Ordinary Passport, even if they currently hold Official/Diplomatic Passport.
The applicants for Official/Diplomatic Passport must apply under fresh category in case they did not hold previously any Official/Diplomatic Passport, even if they currently hold Ordinary Passport.
- Issue of Fresh Passport: You can apply for fresh Passport if applying for the first time in the applied category.
- Re-issue of Passport:You can apply for re-issue of Passport if you want another Passport in lieu of an existing Passport for any of the following reasons:
- Change in existing personal particulars.
- Validity expired within 3 years or is due to expire within next 10 years.
- Validity expired more than 3 years ago.
- Exhaustion of pages.
- Damaged Passport.
- Lost Passport.
- Miscellaneous Service:
- Issue of Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
- Background Verification for Global Entry Program (GEP): To conduct background verification for Indian citizens enrolled with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Global Entry Program (GEP). Refer link (https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry/international-arrangements/global-entry-indian-citizens) for details
- Surrender Certificate: Issued to applicants surrendering their Passport at the Passport Offices for renunciation of Indian citizenship and acquiring foreign nationality.
- Line of Control (LoC permits): LoC Permits are issued by Passport Offices at Jammu and Srinagar to those residents of UTs of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh who want to visit their relatives living across the Line of Control (LoC) for valid reasons.
- Certificate of Identity: Certificate of Identity is issued to Stateless persons, including Tibetan refugees residing in India.
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