Passport Frequently Asked Questions

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Visament specializes in handling complex cases, including corrections in existing passports, emergency applications, and re-issuance of lost passports. Our experts assess every case individually and develop an effective strategy to address the requirements and challenges of your application.

Our passport services are designed to assist you update any of your personal details changes in your passport from your signature and address to your appearance, certifying your passport accurately shows your current information.

With a prior appointment at an authorized Indian Consulate/ Embassy applications need to be submitted in person. If you are unable to submit the application on your own, an immediate family member of yours can submit your application on your behalf with an authority letter.

No, you cannot travel to India with an expired Indian passport. However, you can apply for an emergency certificate or a new passport to travel. You can apply for an emergency certificate only when your passport is damaged, lost, or expired and your current passport is canceled. In addition, in case of a new visa if you have a valid e-visa you can travel to India with an expired Indian passport. Also, you do need to carry old and new passports when traveling.

Yes, an Indian passport can also be issued in London. The Indian High Commission in London is accountable for issuing passports in the UK.

No, you cannot hold both a UK and Indian passport. According to Indian law, India does not permit dual citizenship, meaning if you get citizenship in the UK, you must surrender your Indian passport to the embassy or consulate. In addition, by law, you are required to renounce your Indian citizenship.

To apply online for a UK passport you need your existing passport (if you have one), your digital photo, a valid identification proof i.e. birth certificate (in case you are applying for your first passport), and a debit or credit card to pay the passport application fee. In addition, depending on your situation, you may also need someone to confirm your identity.

Generally, within five weeks you get an Indian police clearance certificate in London. However, due to several factors like receipt of a clear report and application complexity the processing time may be delayed. In addition, there is no guarantee that you get the PCC certificate within the mentioned time frame.

You cannot fully renew your Indian passport online in the UK. However, the online application is also a vital part of the process. It is provided by the Indian government and before attending the appointment at a VFS center you need to apply here first.

Yes, police verification is necessary for Indian passport renewal and reissue in India. However, if you are renewing your passport without its expiry date, in this circumstance police verification is not vital.

Yes, submitting your old passport is necessary for the renewal process along with the supporting documents and their self-attested copies.

Yes, you can easily track the status of your passport renewal application online using the India Passport Seva website. With this, you can also call the Passport Seva Center at 1800-258-1800 to know your application status.

The general wait time to renew your Indian passport is between 30 to 60 days. However, it may vary as per the completeness and renewal application type.

No, it is not allowed for someone in your place to submit your passport application. The candidates must be present physically at the Passport Seva Kendra with his/her original and photocopied documents during application submission.

No, during the passport renewal process, you do not need to submit original documents. You only have to submit self-attested copies of them. With this, generally, you need to submit your Old passport as well.

The file number is mentioned on the application receipt of the passport and on the copy of the application that you submitted online. Apart from this, you can also check the number on the last page, the last line of your passport.

For an Indian passport, you require two recent passport-size photos with a 2-inch x 2-inch size, white background, and full face, front view.

The Indian passport ranked at 83rd position in the world as per the 2025 Henley Passport Index. It means that the passport holders without visa can travel to 58 countries.

A file number in an Indian passport is a 12-digit alphanumeric code used to track the passport application and monitor the police verification status. It is also known as Passport Reference File Number (PRFN). With this, it is different for each individual.