List of Required Documents for Indian Passport in UK

The documents required for an Indian passport in the UK depend on the type of passport service you are applying for. A fresh adult passport, renewal or re-issue, Tatkaal application, child's passport, newborn's first passport, or a lost or damaged passport can each have different supporting-document requirements.

For most applications, you will need a completed application form, recent photographs, passport documents or supporting identity documents, proof of your UK immigration status and address proof. Additional documents may be required for a change of name or address, marriage-related updates, lost or damaged passports, minors, newborns or other special circumstances.

This guide explains the main Indian passport documents required in the UK, helping you prepare the correct paperwork before your appointment or submission.

Documents Required for Different Indian Passport Services in the UK

The documents you need depend on the type of passport application you are making. For a standard adult Indian passport application or re-issue, the current VFS checklist includes the following:

The current VFS adult checklist states that applicants should provide the original documents together with self-attested photocopies. Requirements can vary depending on the application, and the High Commission or its Consulates may request additional documents where necessary.

Fresh Passport, Renewal, Re-Issue and Tatkaal Applications

The core documents for an Indian passport application are similar in many cases, but the supporting documents can differ depending on the service.

• Fresh passport application: Supporting identity, address, status and other documents applicable to the applicant.
• Renewal/re-issue: Existing Indian passport and the required copies, along with the standard application documents.
• Tatkaal passport: The standard documents plus any additional documents required under the current Tatkaal checklist.
• Minor or newborn passport: Additional documents relating to the child and parents.
• Lost, stolen or damaged passport: Additional declarations and supporting documents may be required.

Always check the checklist for the specific service rather than assuming that the standard adult requirements apply to every application.

1. Passport Application Form

A completed online Indian passport application form is one of the main documents required for an Indian passport application.

After completing the application online, print the required documents and check that the information matches your existing passport and supporting paperwork.

Pay particular attention to:

• Name and date of birth
• Parents' details
• Current address
• Previous passport details, where applicable
• UK residence details
• Personal-detail changes, if applicable

Make sure the information is accurate before submitting the application.

2. Current or Previous Indian Passport

If you are applying for passport renewal, re-issue or replacement, you should carry your current or previous Indian passport as required for your application.

The current VFS checklist for ordinary/Tatkaal adult passport applications refers to the passport and relevant copies. Additional passport or UK visa documentation may also be required in particular circumstances.

Keep the original passport available together with the required photocopies.

3. Passport Photographs

Recent photographs meeting the applicable Indian passport specifications are required.

The current VFS checklist specifies two recent 2-inch × 2-inch photographs with a white background for the adult checklist. Check the latest photo requirements before submitting your photographs, as specifications can change.

Using photographs that do not meet the current requirements may cause problems during submission.

4. UK Immigration Status

Indian passport applicants living in the UK may need to provide evidence of their current UK immigration status.

Depending on your circumstances, this can include:

• UK eVisa or online immigration-status evidence
• Relevant share-code information
• Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) evidence
• Other applicable UK immigration documentation

Make sure your immigration-status information is current and consistent with the details provided in your passport application.

The exact evidence required can depend on your circumstances, so check the latest passport checklist before submission.

5. UK Address Proof

UK address proof is an important document for applicants living in the UK.

Your address proof should support your current UK residence and should be consistent with the address provided in your application.

The acceptable document can depend on the current requirements. Therefore, applicants should check the latest VFS checklist rather than assuming that a particular bill, bank statement or correspondence will automatically be accepted.

For example, applicants may encounter requirements involving documents such as bank statements, including those from Indian banks in the UK, but you should always confirm that the specific document is currently accepted.

What About Indian Address Proof?

Indian address proof may also be required, particularly when the applicant is changing the Indian address recorded in the passport.

The current adult VFS checklist separately refers to UK and Indian address proof. If you are changing the address on your Indian passport, check the applicable requirements for proof of the new address.

6. Annexure E and Other Declarations

Depending on the passport service, applicants may need to submit prescribed declarations such as Annexure E.

The current adult passport checklist includes Annexure E among the applicable documents. Other forms or declarations may be required for specific applications or personal circumstances.

Use the form applicable to your particular passport service and complete it according to the current instructions.

7. Documents for Change of Address

If you want to change the address recorded in your Indian passport, additional documentation may be required.

You may need:

• Proof supporting the new address
• The applicable passport application
• Required declarations or supporting forms
• Other documents specified for the particular application

A change-of-address application should not be treated exactly like a standard re-issue because additional supporting documents may apply.

8. Documents for Change of Name or Personal Details

Additional documents may be required when you want to change your name or other personal details in your Indian passport.

The supporting evidence depends on the type of change. For example, a change connected with marriage may require marriage-related documentation.

Make sure the documents submitted support the change requested in your passport application.

9. Marriage or Spouse-Related Documents

If you need to add, remove or change spouse details in your passport, additional documentation may apply.

The current VFS adult checklist specifically mentions a registered marriage certificate and spouse's passport in cases where the spouse's name is not mentioned in the existing passport.

Check the latest checklist for your particular circumstances before submitting marriage or spouse-related documents.

10. Lost, Stolen or Damaged Indian Passport

A lost, stolen or damaged Indian passport requires additional documentation and should not be treated like a standard re-issue.

Depending on the circumstances, you may need additional declarations, forms or supporting evidence.

The current adult checklist specifically identifies Annexure F for cases involving a passport that is unavailable or damaged.

Because these applications can have additional requirements, check the specific current guidance before attending your appointment.

11. Documents for a Minor's Indian Passport

Children have different documentation requirements from standard adult applications.

Depending on the child's circumstances, documents can include:

• Child's birth certificate
• Parents' Indian passport copies
• Parents' UK immigration-status documents
• Address proof
• Parent-related declarations or forms
• Marriage or custody documents, where applicable
• Other supporting documents based on the child's circumstances

Parents should check the current minor passport checklist rather than applying the standard adult document list to a child's application.

12. Documents for a Newborn's First Indian Passport

A newborn applying for their first Indian passport will have additional documentation requirements because the child does not have a previous passport.

Depending on the circumstances, parents may need documents such as:

• Child's full birth certificate
• Parents' passport copies
• Parents' UK immigration-status documents
• Applicable address proof
• Required parental declarations or forms
• Marriage-related or other supporting documents, where applicable

The exact requirements can depend on the parents' circumstances, so the latest newborn or minor passport guidance should be checked before submission.

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13. Originals and Self-Attested Copies

Do not prepare only digital copies of your documents.

For the applicable documents, prepare:

1. Original documents for verification.
2. Self-attested photocopies where required.
3. Additional supporting documents relevant to your application.
4. Documents arranged according to the applicable checklist.

The current VFS passport guidance instructs applicants to provide originals and required self-attested photocopies.

A self-attested copy generally means signing the photocopy yourself to confirm that it is a true copy of the original.

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Indian Passport Document Checklist for the UK

Before submitting your application, use this quick checklist:

• Completed and printed passport application form
• Appointment confirmation, where applicable
• Recent passport photographs
• Current or previous Indian passport, where applicable
• Required passport photocopies
• UK immigration-status evidence
• UK address proof
• Indian address proof, if applicable
• Annexure E, where applicable
• Marriage or spouse documents, if applicable
• Name-change or personal-detail documents, if applicable
• Lost/damaged passport documents, if applicable
• Minor or newborn documents, where applicable
• Tatkaal-specific documents, where applicable
• Originals and required self-attested copies

Check the Latest Requirements Before Submission

Passport requirements can change, and the documents required can vary depending on the applicant and type of service.

Before submitting your application, check the latest High Commission of India, London and VFS Global UK passport guidance for your specific application.

If your application involves a fresh passport, renewal/re-issue, Tatkaal service, name change, address change, lost or damaged passport, minor or newborn applicant, check the requirements for that category before your appointment.

Conclusion

The documents required for an Indian passport in the UK depend on the type of passport service and your personal circumstances. Standard adult applications generally require the application form, photographs, passport documents and copies, UK immigration-status evidence, address proof and applicable declarations.

Renewal and re-issue applications may require the existing passport, while Tatkaal, minor, newborn, lost or damaged passport and personal-detail changes can require additional documents.

Preparing the correct originals and self-attested copies before your appointment can help you avoid missing paperwork. Always compare your documents with the latest official checklist for your specific application before submission.