Both the parents need to sign to the effect that the particulars of the new born child mentioned in the application are correct and parents are responsible for its correctness. Question - What are the requirements regarding appending the thumb impression of a new born child on the application form?
It is necessary. There is an earmarked space for the purpose. Left thumb impression for a male child and right thumb impression for a female child needs to be appended at this earmarked space.
It is relevant to mention that normally no amendments are permissible unless trustworthy documentary evidence is provided in support of the claimed change in status. Additionally, the High Commission and its respective Consulates may, in certain cases such as a change in name also like to know the purpose for seeking a change. For certain personal particulars, special documents are needed to show that the mandatory procedure has been followed. For details, please visit the relevant links.
Usually, an UK address is not permitted on the Indian passport. Question - Is it mandatory to have Police Verification at the time of reissue of Passports. As per the current guidelines it is mandatory to have Police Verification in all the cases of reissue of Passports.
All applicants are therefore advised to furnish their full Indian address where the Police authorities might go for verification. Incorrect address may cause delay in the issuance of Passport. In this case, a fresh passport has to be issued to provide this service. The application form is the same as the general passport application form. Question - Is there just one application form for all Passport services?
Question — What if I need a re-issue of passport or any passport service in an emergency? You may submit an application under Tatkal Service.
Processing time for a tatkal application is about working days. Please note that tatkal application is not guaranteed as all applications are subject to checks and procedures. Question - Which Passport services are covered under Tatkal Scheme? Tatkal Service is rendered in emergent situations family bereavement, medical emergency etc. Discretion rests with the High Commission and its respective Consulates. Applicants have to bring the proof of emergency along with other applicable documents.
Processing time is working days subject to production of proof of the emergency or if the Passport Officer is satisfied with the emergency situation during the interview with the applicant.
Normal validity passports will be issued only after the applicant furnishes correct documents. Question - Do photocopies of original documents need to be attested by the applicant? All original documents must be accompanied by self-attested photocopies. The original documents should be presented for scrutiny at the time of submission of application or sent by post if the application is sent by post. A new Passport is renewed when the old passport has completed its year validity for Adults and above 15 years and 5-year validity for Minors: under 15 years from the date of issue or where a new booklet is necessitated on account of change in basic particulars like name, appearance, seeking amendment in date of birth etc.
Question - Can I retain my Indian passport for travel after acquiring a foreign nationality? It will be then returned to the holder after cancellation. Use of Indian Passport for travel to India after acquiring any foreign nationality is an offence to be prosecuted under Passport Act After acquiring a foreign citizenship, you do not remain an Indian citizen and need an Indian visa to visit India.
An SVP is often issued directly by the High Commission of India or its respective Consulates, to meet exigencies especially when certain requirements for the issue of full validity passports have not been met by an applicant at the first instance. Usually, an SVP is issued for a period ranging from six months to two years.
The re-issue of such short validity passports is dependent upon the applicant having used the period of validity of their passport in meeting the conditions that could not be met at the time of issue of SVP. For example, an SVP issued in anticipation of a positive police verification report from India is upgradable to FVP on receipt of such report. This is an essential requirement depending upon the circumstances of each individual case.
Question - How much time would it take to get a replacement passport in lieu of a lost passport? Issuing replacement passports in lieu of lost passports would take different time periods as situations vary widely. It is difficult to spell out a standard time norm for this service. Normally, in cases in which the photocopy of the lost passport or relevant details of the lost passport are available and readily traceable in the database of the High Commission and its respective Consulates, the time taken to replace the passports could be weeks.
Other cases in which such details are unavailable or are not readily authenticated against a check of records in our database, more time would be required. In latter cases, often the personal particulars including the photograph of the applicant is sent to the original passport issuing authority in India or abroad for authentication of the lost passport particulars.
Such cases, needless to say, would take more time as it requires verification by police. Both parents' passports copy Bio Page and back details page attested by Justice of Peace. In case of Change in Address please attach any one of the following: a.
Following is mandatory, if the passport has expired more than one year ago. Reissue of passport for children aged between 15 to 18 years. In case one parent has not given consent for issue of passport for the child, Annexure - "C" must be completed.
Reissue of passport for applicants over 18 years of age. Original Indian passport Not attested copies please. Please paste one photo on the Passport application. Please paste one photo on the Personal Particular form. Self-addressed prepaid courier envelope to return your passport. Reissue of passport in lieu of lost passport. Annexure "E" must be completed and signed by the applicant. In case of Change in Address please attach any one of the following:.
Reissue of passport in lieu of damaged passport. Reissue of passport in case of change of appearance. Applicants may apply for re-issue of valid passport for change in appearance subject to personal interview with the passport officer, wherever required.
This will also apply to SIKH applicants who intend to go for re-issue of valid passport, renewal of passport due to change of appearance form turbanised photograph to clean shaven photograph and vice versa.
Reissue of passport for addition of spouse name on Passport:. Reissue of passport in case of marriage, remarriage or divorce:. Reissue of passport to the applicants in case name change except marriage, remarriage or divorce. Name change Advertisement in a leading newspaper in India Please send full page of the newspaper.
No photocopies or cuttings are acceptable. Name change Advertisement in a leading New Zealand newspaper Please send full page of the newspaper. In case of Change in Address, please attach any one of the following:. Emergency Certificate. Note : Please do not make firm travel bookings before receiving the Emergency Certificate.
Specifications for the Passport photos. For detailed photo specifications, kindly go to the link photo guidelines. The skin tone should be natural. In case of over-exposure or under-exposure of the photo, the skin is either too dark or too light, photo will not be acceptable;. The image should be straight looking, centred with neutral expression;.
Prescription glasses if worn should be clear and thin framed and should not have flash reflection or obscure the eyes;. Head coverings, hair, head-dress or facial ornaments should not obscure the face;. Processing times. You are requested to make your travel arrangements only after receiving relevant service. Status Enquiry.
Before making any status enquiry about the application, please check with the courier service whether the application has been delivered to our office and on which date.
Processing time of applications is calculated from the date of delivery of completed applications at the High Commission. Only the completed applications will be accepted for processing. Incomplete applications will be returned. For queries regarding your application, please send e-mail along with application number or ARN to : passport. Annexure and additional forms. Affidavit For name change after Marriage.
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