- In India, the passport validity for adults is 10 years, while for minors it is 5 years. Generally, a passport should be renewed within 12 months or 6 months before its expiry.
- However, if a person's passport has expired a long time ago and they have not renewed it, they can also renew their passport.
- Individuals whose passports have expired years ago can apply for passport renewal under the normal category.
- The renewal application can be submitted online through the Passport Seva Portal.
- During the application process, applicants must choose the options, whether they hold a passport or not.
- After selecting the option, they can proceed with the Passport renewal process.
- For renewal, applicants are required to share all necessary documents, such as Address Proof, birth proof, marriage certificate (If any), and others.
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