Indian Passport Renewal & Reissue Services in UK

Eligibility for Indian Passport Renewal & Reissue

For Indian passport renewal and reissue in the UK, you need to meet the following eligibility criteria:

➜ For Indian Passport Renewal in the UK:

• It should not be damaged and should be in good condition.
• The passport should be in the current name of the applicant or he/she should have legal proof of a name change.
• It should have been issued when the applicant was at least 16 years old. 
• The Indian passport should have been issued within the last 15 years.

With this, an applicant can renew his/her passport before six months of it expires. In addition, if i get expires, one can renew it within three years of the date of expiry. These are the eligibility criteria for renewing of Indian passport. Moving further, let’s know about the reissue of the passport.

➜ For Indian Passport Reissue in the UK:

• If it has been damaged, lost, or stolen.
• Your permanent address has been changed.
• For visa stamps, your passport has run out of blank pages.
• Due to marriage or other legal reasons, there has been a name change.

With this, you may also need to provide a police clearance certificate (PCC) if there are significant changes in your personal details. These are the following eligibility criteria for Indian passport renewal and reissue in the UK. Furthermore, let us know the benefits an applicant gets from this process.

Benefits of Indian Passport Renewal & Reissue

As stated above, there are several benefits the renewal and reissue of an Indian passport provides to an applicant. Let’s know some of its key perks:

• Continued Travel: For international travel having a valid passport by your side is essential. In this reissuing or renewing certifies that an applicant can continue to travel without any issue when their current passport is unusable or is nearing expiry.
• Personal Details Update: If the name, address, or other personal details of an applicant have changed, he/she can update their passport by reissuing them.
• Addressing Loss or Damage: If the passport of an applicant gets stolen, damaged, or lost, a reissue process allows them to get a new one to replace the incorrect document.
• Security and Identification: For international travel, a valid passport is used as crucial identification proof. In addition, beyond travel, it can needed for several purposes like identity proof at foreign institutions.
• More Visa Pages: If the passport is running out of pages for an applicant for entry and existing stamps, reissuing it can offer them a new booklet with more space.

These are the several benefits that reissuing and renewal of Indian passports in the UK provide to an applicant. With this, moving ahead, let’s know the document requirement for this process.

Documents Needed for Indian Passport Renewal in UK

The applicant has to submit the mentioned documents as per the Indian passport services they applied for in the UK:

These are the documents you need during your reissue or renewal of the passport. Also, during different circumstances, the documents may vary. You can connect with Visament experts to learn about the additional papers you need during the reissue process as per your case type.

How Visament Helps in Indian Passport Renewal in the UK?

The government of Indian in the UK works with company name VFS Global. It provides consular and visa services to Overseas Citizens of India (OCI). Also to other people who need to apply for a passport or visa from abroad. Confused, about how to begin the application process? Get help from Visament. The consultants here know how to handle this kind of situation. Also with their help, you can save from the hectic visa renewal process. Furthermore, let’s know how we help you with this:

• Choose the Service and Pay: Visit the official online site of Visament, select the service type, and pay the service fee.
• Get Document Checklist: After getting the service fee, we will share the document checklist with you via WhatsApp or email during the application. Scan and send them to us.
• Expert Verification and Form Filling: Our experts will verify the documents that you send to us and fill out the application form on your behalf. 
• Application Preparation and Appointment Booking: Our experts will prepare your application file and book an appointment at your nearest VFS center. 
• Day of Appointment: Attend your booked appointment on time to submit your application file and fees. With this, your renewed passport will be delivered soon to your given address.

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How Much Does It Cost for Indian Passport Renewal in the UK?

Whether you renew your passport in India or the UK you have to pay some fee. However, it may differ as per the country. Further, let's know the price of Indian passport renewal in the UK and the common services involved in it:

Based on the page numbers, applicant age, and opted procedure the applicants need to pay the charges. In addition, the cost of reissue for renewal and new passport is the same. Moreover, let us know how much the passport renewal process in the UK takes time.

Processing Time of Indian Passport Renewal in the UK?

The time taken to renew the Indian passport in the UK depends on circumstances. Also, the waiting time for a new or renewed passport is the same in the country. Generally, the process of Indian passport renewal in the UK takes 4 to 5 weeks.

Further, in the case of stolen or lost passports, the renewal process can take more time than the estimated one. Likewise, on average it is six to eight weeks or more. The process can continue for a long time depending on the factors, like the time required for the police verification. However, after the beginning of the application process, you can track down your passport status through the VFS website.

How to Track Your Indian Passport Renewal & Reissue Application in the UK?

To track your Indian passport renewal and reissue application in the UK follow the below stated steps:

• Step 1: Visit the official site of VFS Global online.
• Step 2: Look for the “Application status” option on the dashboard and click on that.
• Step 3: To know the current status of your application, you need to mention some details i.e. Application Reference Number (ARN), passport number, and DOB.
• Step 4: After mentioning the details, click on the submit option, and the current status of your application will be on your screen. From any three of them it can be any:
• Processing stage
• Approved or Under review
• Dispatched details

Using these steps you can easily track your Indian passport renewal and reissue application in the UK. Apart from this, for a more easy process, you can also use the application tracking tool of Visament. Simple to use and provides you with the accurate status of your application

Common Mistakes to Avoid During Passport Renewal & Reissue

When renewing or reissuing an Indian passport following are the common mistakes that you should avoid:

• Expired Passport: Always check the expiry date of your passport to avoid any hassle and apply for it before its expiry.
• Errors in Application: Fill out the application form carefully, and avoid making mistakes in personal details like name, address, and DOB.
• Missing Documents: Gather all the required documents like address proof or identity proof.
• Incorrect Photos: Certify that your passport photo meets all the mentioned specifications regarding clarity, size, attire, and facial expression.
• Signature Discrepancy: Make sure to match your passport signature with your application signature.
• False Information: Always mention truthful and accurate information in your passport application.
• Outdated Information: If there have been changes in your personal details or address, update these things in your passport application as well.

These are the common mistakes that you should avoid while applying for Indian passport renewal or reissue in the UK.