Reason 1: Validity Expiry
Passports are valid for 10 years. You must renew it to continue traveling.
When to Apply?
- Within 1 year of expiry (e.g., if expiring in Dec 2025, apply from Dec 2024).
- Within 3 years after expiry (No extra verification needed usually).
- After 3 years of expiry (Requires fresh police verification usually).
Reason 2: Exhaustion of Pages
If your visa pages are full but validity remains, you still need a new booklet.
Recommendation: Apply for a Jumbo Booklet (60 Pages) if
you travel frequently to avoid this issue again.
Reason 3: Change in Personal Particulars
You need a Re-issue if any of these printed details change:
Name / Surname
Address
Spouse Name (Add/Delete)
Date of Birth (Correction)
Place of Birth
Signature
Documents Required for Re-issue
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Old Passport (In Original) Must be surrendered for cancellation. It will be returned with holes punched in it.
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Self-attested Photocopies First two and last two pages of old passport.
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Proof for Changes (If any) If address is different from old passport, provide new address proof (Aadhaar/Utility Bill).
Passport Expired or Pages Full?
Don't let it ground your travel plans. Book a Re-issue slot today.
Get Re-issue Help: +91 70821 40257