How to Renew a Passport Online and Offline?

In India, passport renewal means extending the validity of your passport before or after its expiry date. The NRIs can also complete this process online and extend the validity of their Indian passports. There are two ways in which you can complete the process in India. You can fill out the form online through the Passport Seva Portal or offline by visiting the designated centres. The process requires you to complete the document requirements and fill out the form accurately. 

It is very important to know the process to renew a Passport online and offline to avoid last-minute travel delays, and it will help you to maintain a valid travel ID for your international journeys. In this blog, we have explained the online and offline processes to renew your passport, the required documents, changes, and how you can schedule your appointment.

Right Time to Renew Your Passport

Here is the usual guideline that every applicant needs to know for passport renewal in India:

• Always try to renew your passport at least six months before its expiry date. This will help you avoid the last-minute hassles and issues, mostly in the cases of international travel. 
• You can apply for a passport renewal even after your passport has expired. But for a smooth travel experience, it is always great to renew it before expiry. 
• The standard validity of the Indian Passport is 10 years for adults and 5 years for minor children. 

Steps for the Indian Passport Renewal Process Online

Here are the steps you can follow to renew your passport online in India: 

1. Visit the official website, Passport Seva Portal.
2. Click on the option saying Existing user? Login.
3. Select option Apply for a fresh passport/re-issue of passport. 
4. Fill in all the details like address, info of your spouse, and two local references.
5. Click on the Validate button and save the application form.
6. You should now upload the saved form to the website to auto-fill the details in your application. 
7. Before submitting your application, carefully review all the details.
8. The details cannot be changed once you apply. You need to restart the entire process in case of errors.
9. Go to the option "View Saved/Submitted Application" to schedule your appointment at the Passport Office. 
10. Choose the appropriate time slot and schedule your appointment at the passport office for document verification and other formalities. 
11. After the application process is completed, click on the option Print Application Receipt" to get your receipt. It will also contain an application reference number. 

You need to visit your passport office at the time of your scheduled appointment and carry the original documents and their photocopies. You can also track the status of your application online by using the reference number and passport login.

It is compulsory to make an online payment to book an appointment at the passport office. You can use your cards, net banking, or an offline challan to make the payment. 

Steps for the Indian Passport Renewal Process Offline 

Here are the steps that you can follow for the Indian passport Renewal Application Process offline:

1. Visit the official website of Passport Seva.
2. You have to download the application form under the section "Forms and Affidavits". 
3. Now, print this application form on an A4 sheet, double-sided. 
4. Complete the application form by filling out the correct details. 
5. After completing, you need to submit this form along with all the required documents to the District Passport Cell. Also, you can directly get a passport renewal form from here.
6. After your application and all the documents are verified here, you need to make the payment of renewal charges by using a demand draft.

You will receive an acknowledgement letter from this office after you make the payment. There will be a file number in that letter, which you can use to track the status of your renewal application online. 

Indian Passport Renewal Fees

Here is the table representation of the passport renewal fees:

How to Schedule an Appointment For Passport Renewal?

You have to follow the steps below to schedule the appointment for the Passport Renewal:

1. Firstly, log in to the Official Passport Seva Portal.
2. Select the option " View Saved and Submitted Application," and then you need to click on "Pay and Schedule Appointment".
3. Choose the right time slot that suits you best as per your requirements.
4. You can complete the payment on the website by using a debit or credit card (Visa/master card), netbanking, or SBI Challan. 
5. After making the payment, click on the "Print Application Receipt" to print the details of your appointment and obtain your application reference number. 

On your appointment day, you need to visit the Passport Seva Kendra on time. Carry both the original documents and their photocopies with you and complete all the formalities. 

Documents Required for Passport Renewal

Here is the list of all the required documents for the passport renewal process:

For Adult Applicants

• Your original old passport
• A No Objection Certificate (NOC)
• An intimation letter
• The first and last two pages of your passport
• For short validity passports (SVP), the validity extension page is required
• The ECR/Non-ECR page
• The page has any observations mentioned by the passport issuing authority.

You need to submit the self-attested copies of all the documents mentioned above in this section.

For Minor Applicants

• A recent passport-sized photograph with a white background.
• Current residential address proof in the name of the parents.
• Parents are allowed to attest to the documents for their minor child.

Steps to Check Passport Renewal Status

Here are the steps to track the status of your passport application online: 

1. Visit the official website of Passport Seva.
2. Navigate to the homepage and click on the "Track Application Status" option.
3. Select the type of application as Passport/IC/PCC/GEP.
4. Now, enter the details like your Date of Birth and passport file number.
5. Then, click on the button saying "Track Status." 

Your status of the passport renewal application will be shown on the screen. 

How can Visament Help?

The process of a passport renewal can be quite difficult for those applicants who are not familiar with the steps to apply. There are two ways in which you can apply: online and offline. In this blog, you can read all the steps, and if you still face some confusion regarding the application process, then you can seek expert guidance from the trusted service providers, such as Visament.

We have a team of professionals with a combined experience of 30+ years in this field. They are experts in filling out the applications error-free for fast approvals. Our experts review all the documents submitted by you carefully before uploading them. You can also get 24/7 customer assistance on our website, and the prices of our services are also very affordable.