How do I apply for the renewal of a passport?
Fine here we go:- 1. Ascertain that your current Passport is: Due for renewal within say one year, and/or Your require to change your passport due any of reasons e.g. physical changes in appearance or Passport damaged/ defaced / lost or legitimate change in name e.g. a lady desirous of doing so after marriage or a shorter ter valid Passport e.g. a childs Passport. 2. Go to web site Pas.sport Seva, Consular, Passport & Visa Division, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. Look for link to online Application for Passport issue. Fill the application, with help if required. Choose your date / time of visit to Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) anywhere Pan India with or without co-relation to your current / Permanent address. 3. Submit application along with upfront payment for issuance of Passport (Non (NOT) Tatkal) Could be around Rs 1600/- 4. On intimation / confirmation through email / SMS attend your chosen PSK appointment. Biometric and ancillary charges e.g. Postal are inclusive in paid upfront Application Fee. During PSK appointment do opt for SMS information if you can afford, and, only if you feel like purchase a Passport cover for I think Rs 300/-. 5. If you are abroad, contact Indian Embassy>Consulate or High Commission> Consulate. You will be dtrected to submit your request through an appointed agency of Indian Cosulate. Any doubts, I am available please. You are good to Go. Keep half a day for your PSK appointment and make certain you do not miss Police verification - maintain tele contact with your Police Station.