Have you ever wondered what you need to renew your Indian passport? The Tatkal method offers a renewed passport after seven days, not 45. To make it easier for you to complete the application forms and submit them, read on.
Note: This article is about passport renewal as defined at https://passport.gov.in/cpv/Forms.htm and at https://passport.gov.in/cpv/faq.htm [Question 11].
Steps
Step 1. Get the new photos suitable for the dimensions required for the passport (you must have three, 35 x 35 mm)
Step 2. The photographs must have the following characteristics:
- A white background.
- Visible ears.
- Visible facial features (such as eyebrows).
- Teeth not visible.
- Head straight (should not be bent or in any other position).
- Face without sunglasses.
Step 3. Go to, click on Online Registration, see if your city is on the list.
If it is, click on Continue.
Step 4. Read the guidelines at come on https://passport.gov.in/cpv/TatkalScheme.htm.
Step 5. Fill in the fields properly
Make sure you do this in as much detail as possible: email, profession, and so on.
Step 6. Check all the details; if you are not married or have not changed your name, check that you have indicated NOT APPLICABLE
Click on Save.
Step 7. After saving the document, you are given an appointment (usually a week later) and a PDF is generated
Step 8. Save the PDF to your computer
The next step is optional, but recommended.
- Upload the PDF file to the site, fill in the remaining fields and then download the modified file to your PC. Sending a document written to the computer instead of filling it by hand allows for a clearer and more professional result.
- You can also use Adobe Acrobat Professional (note that this program is not the same as Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is virtually ubiquitous on most computers. The professional version is paid and offers more features to accomplish the same task).
Step 9. Click on https://www.pdfescape.com/account/, create an account and upload your PDF document (it's free
).
Step 10. Using the typing tool, select the Arial font and fill in the following fields:
- Date of birth in letters (# 4).
- Previous passport details (# 11).
- Profession (# 12d).
- Parental passport details for minors (if needed; # 16).
- Citizenship details (# 114), such as BIRTH.
- ECNR (# 15), write YES or NO.
- ECNR (# 15b), write the number corresponding to the document you intend to show. See at https://passport.gov.in, /cpv/column_guidelines.htm and at https://passport.gov.in/cpv/TatkalScheme.htm. If you intend, for example, to show your degree certificate (recommended), write "I (d) PROFESSIONAL DEGREE".
- Write YES or NO for section # 17 of the list (if you don't have a criminal record then, in most cases, it should be a NO). Make sure all the "No's" are properly aligned.
- Make sure you enter your emergency contact details (# 18). Also write down the phone numbers and emails.
- Write the date and place (# 19).
- Enter the three attached proofs (for example, ration card, bank book, PAN card, birth certificate, driver's license, ballot paper, certificate of study, etc.). You need these three proofs to verify your identity (you can choose them from the list) and proof of your current address (bank statement, electricity or telephone bill, etc.). In addition, you must enter your degree certificate (or equivalent document) for the ECNR.
- On the Personal Particulars (PP) module, indicate that part # 2a (name change) is NOT APPLICABLE (in case this is true).
- Write the name of your police station in parts # 8a and # 8b; example: "[POLICE STN: COLABA]".
- Indicate your contact details (# 10a and # 10b). Use the first line for the full name, the second for the address, the third for the landline and / or mobile phone number.
- Enter an X in the citizenship box (# 11). You may need to increase the font size.
- Include your previous passport details (# 12).
- Repeat for the PP (page 2).
Step 11. Download the completed form and print it
Pin pages 1-4 (Form 1).
Step 12. Paste the photos into the boxes
Step 13. Sign the respective boxes and sign along the two photographs in the PP Form
You may need to use a permanent marker.
Step 14. On Form 1, page # 1, check the word RENEWAL at the top of the page
On page # 2, circle the appropriate fields for # 13 and # 14.
Step 15. Behind each PP Form, using a paper clip, attach the following documents (make sure to keep the order intact)
You must certify every copy you provide.
- Copy of your old passport (first page, last page, ECNR page, observations page).
- Copy of all valid residence permits linked to the passport (for example the US one).
- At least one document from the #a to #i list mentioned on https://passport.gov.in/cpv/TatkalScheme.htm (for example, the ration card).
- Two additional documents from list #a to #n (for example, PAN card, driver's license, birth certificate). Be sure to attach the documents in order of priority (ie from “a” to “n”).
- Current proof of address (examples: bank statement, mobile phone bill).
- ECNR proof (e.g. graduation certificate).
Step 16. You should now have three stacks of documents:
the stapled Form 1 and the two groups of PP Forms with the respective copies of your documents (for example, the PAN card, the ration card, etc.) attached on the back.
Step 17. Merge all original documents, including passport
Step 18. On the day of your appointment, take these papers, original documents, passport, pen, extra photos and glue to the passport issuing office with you
You could stand in line for three hours before your turn comes.
Step 19. When the shift comes, smile at the employee and explain that you want to renew your passport via Tatkal
Indicate if you want a regular one (36 pages) or a large one (60 pages).
Step 20. Give Form 1 to the employee
To make a good impression, be sure to turn in the document so that he can read it right away, without having to turn it over.
Step 21. Immediately turn in your old passport
Step 22. Submit the two sets of PP Forms
Step 23. Keep the originals in hand, but so that the employee can see them
Give them to him when he asks for them.
Step 24. After verifying your documents, you need to queue up to pay your taxes
Taxes (updated to 2011-01-17): 2500 Indian rupees for adults, 2100 Indian rupees for minors, 3000 Indian rupees for a 60-page passport
Step 25. Only cash (or Demand Draft, ie demand draft) is accepted
Step 26. Get in line to pay
Step 27. When your turn comes, say your name
If you are paying with bills worth more than 100 Indian rupees, you must enter your name, phone number and the serial number of the denomination in a register.
Step 28. Keep the receipt given to you
It will tell you when your passport will be sent. You should receive it one day after the date of issue if you live in a metropolitan area. The whole process takes about seven days.
Step 29. Make sure you are home the day you should receive your passport
You have to prove your identity when they give it to you.
Advice
- Withdraw 1000 and 500 Indian rupee bills to pay.
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Take with you:
- A portable music player such as an iPod (to avoid boredom).
- Glue.
- Make sure you are properly hydrated and have a large meal before heading to the passport-issuing office.
- Don't forget the extra photographs.
- Bring a copy of your completed application forms with you (you never know).
- Remember to bring along a pen (be it blue or black only).
Warnings
- Make sure the photos are the right size, follow the directions.
- You can renew your passport from 12 months before the expiration date.
- Cell phones cannot be used in the office. Set it to silent mode.
