A passport is essentially the travel document, which every Indian citizen is required to have. The validity of this document is 10 years and during that time, you can travel around the world in peace. However, after expiry of this period, you will be unable to travel outside your country. This means that if your passport has expired and you want to travel outside India then there are a few things you must know before proceeding further with the process:
What is the procedure for online passport renewal registration?
If your passport has expired and you want to renew it, then there is a process for that which you can follow. The renewal process is easy and can be done at home or with the help of your passport agent. However, if you have no idea about how to register for the online renewal process or how much time it takes then you can contact a passport agent online.
How can I schedule an appointment?
After completing the form, you must set up an interview. Here's how to go about it:
In your account, select "View Saved/Submitted application."
Then choose a time slot by clicking the "Pay and make an appointment" option.
Pay the fee next, which may change based on the type of application you are making and the amount of pages in your passport.
After making the payment, select "Print Application Receipt" from the menu. Additionally, don't forget to bring a physical copy of this script with you to the interview.
Which documents are necessary for renewing a passport?
In order to get your passport renewed, you will have to collect certain documents to submit with your application. Based on your age and type of passport, these documents can vary:
However, the general documents include-
You must first obtain your authentic, previous passport.
If there is an observation page, you must obtain a copy that has been self-attested by the passport issuing authority.
Set up the self-attested copy of the validity extension page, if applicable.
You will also need to make sure that the first and last two pages of your passport are self-attested copies.
You must also make arrangements for a copy of the ECR and Non-ECR page that has been self-attested.
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