What happens if Indian passport expires while abroad?

Airline will deny you boarding with expired passport. Only thing you can do is go to nearest Indian embassy and renew the passport. It can take two weeks. If it is urgent to travel, you can directly approach the consulate and they will provide an emergency document that is valid only for returning to India.

Do we need to visit passport office for renewal in India?

There are Passport Seva Kendras in several cities, where people can submit their application form for the renewal of passport. While the form can also be filled and submitted online on the official website, a visit is required to the Passport Seva Kendra after the submission is done.

How long does it take to renew Indian passport in USA?

3-6 weeks
Processing Time Your Indian passport renewal will take 3-6 weeks if the last passport was issued in India. You can get a new passport in 10 days if your last passport was issued by the Indian Embassy in the USA. You can apply for renewal 1 year or 365 days before expiry.

How do I make an appointment to renew my Indian passport?

Login to the Passport Seva Online Portal with the registered Login Id. Click “Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport” link. Fill in the required details in the form and submit. Click the “Pay and Schedule Appointment” link on the “View Saved/Submitted Applications” screen to schedule an appointment.

Can I renew my Indian passport anywhere in India?

Can I renew my passport anywhere in India? The Government of India announced that an individual can apply for passport renewal from anywhere in India irrespective of the applicant’s residential address.

Can I renew/reissue my passport as an NRI in India?

In case you are not sure, if you can renew/ re-issue your passport as NRI in India, when you visit for vacation…the simple answer is yes, you can do that. You can check out article Passport Renewal Process NRI In India as shared by our readers. One…

Can I apply for a new passport while living in India?

If your stay in India is long enough (more than a month) then it is better to apply for the new passport while in India. If that is not the case, then it would be advisable to do it from the Indian embassy based out in your resident country.

Is it compulsory to have a present address proof in India?

If you are an NRI and you are in need to renew your passport in India means, then it is compulsary to have a present address proof in India or else it will be much complex for you to get your passport to be renewed in India. So, in my point of view, it is better to hold any one address proof…

What if your address in India changed in the last 10 years?

Of course, it is always subject to passport officer decision on the police verification and it depends. What if your Address in India Changed in the last 10 years? Basically, your present address in India is different from the address printed in your passport that is expiring – Police Verification?