Passport Renewal Process in India After Renewal Abroad

• If you have renewed your passport abroad and now wish to renew it again after returning to India, you can do so by going through a process similar to the regular passport renewal procedure.
• However, this process cannot be carried out under the Tatkal category.
• The passport renewal can be done online through the Passport Seva Portal.

Online Application Process

• Visit the Passport Seva Portal.
  • Register and create an account (if not a registered user)
  • Log in with the details.
• Fill out the Application Form
  • Select "Apply for Fresh Passport" or "Renewal of Passport".
  • Fill in personal details (Name, Address, DOB, etc.)
  • Enter family details and emergency contact information.
  • Upload the required documents and submit the application form.
• Pay the Application Fees
  • The standard fee for a normal Passport Application is Rs 1,500/-
• After payment, select your Passport Seva Kendra/POPSK and book an appointment.
• Visit the Passport Seva Kendra on the scheduled date and carry all documents in original.
• After documents verification at the Passport Office, a police verification will be conducted.
• Once police verification is successful, the passport will be delivered to the provided address via speed post.

Required Documents

• Old Passport.
• Identity Proof
  • PVC Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Ration Card, Driving License or other government identity proof.
• Address Proof
  • Utility Bills (Electricity/Water)/ Bank Statement/ Rent Agreement/ PVC Aadhaar Card (with current address)
• Proof of Birth
  • PAN Card/ Birth Certificate.
• Marriage Certificate (if married)
• Annexure 'J' form in the absence of a marriage certificate (if you are married)
• Academic documents.

Processing Time

The passport renewal process generally takes 15 to 25 days.