Blogs Frequently Asked Questions

You can apply for a re-issuance of the passport at the nearest Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) if you want to make any changes to your personal information on the passport

You can apply for a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) by filling out the PCC form online through the Online form submission option. You have to register as a user on the homepage of the www.passportindia.gov.in website by clicking on the ‘Register’ link to apply for a PCC application.

No, as per the new rules, all applicants need to be present physically at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) with the print receipt of the application and original documents.

Yes, you have to visit the Passport Seva Kendra along with all the original documents and digital copies. The copies will be kept by the PSK and the original documents will be delivered back to the applicant.

The 28-day rule for the UKVI refers to the financial requirement that applicants must show when applying for a visa. In this rule, you need to show that you have held the necessary required funds in your bank account for at least 28 consecutive days before the date you apply. It is required to prove your financial stability to support yourself during your stay in the UK and this applies mainly to student and skilled worker visas.

The minimum bank balance required for a UK spouse visa as of April 11, 2024, is £29,000. It is the new financial threshold for the visa. However, if you want to depend solely on cash savings to fulfill this requirement then you must show a balance of a minimum of £88,500 in your account for at least six months.

The most widely accepted proof of funds for a UK visa is a recent bank statement that demonstrates sufficient funds held in your personal account for at least 28 continuous days before your application date. You can show it either in the form of a paper statement or an electronic download from your bank.

The fee for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK for 2025 is £2,885. This fee is applicable to all the applications made both outside and inside the UK. You may verify the latest details on the official website of the UK government to get the most accurate information.

No, you don't need a passport to fly within the UK.

To calculate six months’ validity of your passport add 6 months to the date you plan to arrive or depart from your destination.

At least 6 months validity is required on your passport to travel.

To check your passport validity online for travel to the EU you need to use the PRADO tool on the Council of the European Union website.

No, an expired passport is not valid for identification.

When we talk about UK passport validity, if your passport is issued after 20218 then the validity is 10 years. Additionally, UK passports issued before 20218 have a validity of 10 years and 18 months.

To check if your passport is valid for travel or not you can check the passport's expiration date and the passport requirements of your destination country.

Apply online at Passport Seva, print the application form, make an appointment at a VFS Global Service Centre, submit the application, photos, and other required documents at the VFS Centre, and pay the required fee. By following these easy steps you can extend the validity of an Indian passport in the United Kingdom.

No, it is not compulsory to go for police verification for Indian passport renewal in the USA if you renew your passport before one year of its expiry date or within three years of the expiry date.

For an Indian citizen, it is one of the vital documents required at the time of passport renewal in the USA. Also, it is one of the essential proofs to show your residence address in India.

If you have submitted all the documents correctly the renewal process takes 3 weeks in the USA. However, if your application remains incomplete with some additional documents for 21 working days it will get back to you unprocessed. So, it is advisable to prepare a checklist while renewing the passport. Also, keep tracking your application process.

To stay with an expired Indian passport in the USA you need to prove that your visa is still valid. If you have this you can begin the renewal process. However, in case your visa expires or there are some issues with it you can apply for the emergency certificate. Also, you can go for a short-term validity passport.