✅ Passport Renewal process (If it is more than 10 years old)

• If you want to renew a passport issued more than 10 years ago, you can apply for renewal under the Normal Passport Category.
• To do this, you need to submit an online application through the Passport Seva Portal.
• For renewal, you must submit your old passport, address proof, birth date proof, and other supporting documents.
• When renewing a passport that is over 10 years old, ensure that you update details such as appearance, name changes, or address changes if any have occurred.
• If your passport has expired for more than 3 years, you can apply for renewal under the normal category only, as it cannot be issued under the Tatkal category.

🖥Online Application Process

• Visit Passport Seva Portal.
• Log in, if you are a registered user (Register if you are a new user)
• Choose renewal or reissue of a passport.
• Enter your personal and family details.
• Fill in your old passport details.
• Pay the Application Fee.
• Choose your nearest Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)/ Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK)
• On the scheduled date, visit the PSK/POPSK with all documents.
• Your biometric will be verified at PSK.
• After this, your application will go through the police verification process.
• After successful police verification, your passport will be issued and sent to your address via Speed Post.
• The entire process usually takes about 15 to 25 days to complete.

📝Important Documents

• Old Passport.
• Identity Proof, Address Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Driving License)
• Proof of Birth (10th Certificate and Birth Certificate)
• Eduction Documents
• Marriage Certificate if any)