{"id":87422,"date":"2022-07-31T21:49:10","date_gmt":"2022-07-31T16:19:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dailypunjabtimes.com\/english\/?p=87422"},"modified":"2022-07-31T21:49:13","modified_gmt":"2022-07-31T16:19:13","slug":"the-complete-guide-to-renew-your-passport-online-step-by-step-instructions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dailypunjabtimes.com\/english\/the-complete-guide-to-renew-your-passport-online-step-by-step-instructions\/","title":{"rendered":"The Complete Guide To Renew Your Passport Online: Step-By-Step Instructions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>New Delhi<\/strong>: Having a passport is a necessity if you want to travel abroad. Besides travelling abroad, a passport can also serve as your identity proof document for other work-related things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, just like any other document, a passport too has a validity and it needs to be renewed ahead of its expiration date. You can submit all your documents online in just minutes to renew your passport.<br \/><strong>How to apply for passport renewal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Step 1:&nbsp;<\/strong>First register for passport renewal on the Passport Seva website &#8211; www.passportindia.gov.in<\/li><li><strong>Step 2:<\/strong>I f already registered on the website, you can login using the link &#8216;Existing User Login&#8217;.<\/li><li><strong>Step 3:<\/strong>&nbsp;If you are not an existing user, you will have to create an account by clicking on &#8216;New User Register Now&#8217;.<\/li><li><strong>Step 4:<\/strong>&nbsp;Next, select the passport office closest based on your address.<\/li><li><strong>Step 5:<\/strong>&nbsp;Provide the basic details that include name, date of birth etc. and create a login ID and password.<\/li><li><strong>Step 6:<\/strong>&nbsp;You will receive an email with an activation link.<\/li><li><strong>Step 7:<\/strong>&nbsp;Activate the account using the link in the email.<\/li><li><strong>Step 8:<\/strong>&nbsp;Once you have signed in to the passport account, go to the &#8216;Apply for Fresh Passport\/Re-issue of Passport&#8217; tab.<br \/><strong>Documents Required for Passport Renewal<\/strong><br \/>When a person applies for a passport renewal, he or she must submit a number of documents in addition to the application form. For passport renewal, the Passport Seva Kendra website includes a &#8216;Document Advisor.&#8217; Documentation varies depending on the type of passport being renewed (regular\/tatkaal) and the age of the applicant (minor\/adult).The general documents for most applications are as follows:<\/li><li>Original old Passport<\/li><li>Self-attested copies of the first two and last two pages of the passport<\/li><li>Self-attested copy of the Emigration Check Required (ECR)\/Non-ECR page<\/li><li>Self-attested copy of the page of observation, if any, made by the Passport Issuing Authority<\/li><li>Self-attested copy of the validity extension page, if any, with respect to the Short Validity Passport (SVP)<\/li><li>Proof of documents which eliminate the cause of issuance of Short Validity Passport (SVP)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Steps to fill the Passport Renewal Application<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Step 1:<\/strong>&nbsp;After creating an account, you will have to fill in the online form.<\/li><li><strong>Step 2:<\/strong>&nbsp;Click on the &#8216;Apply for Fresh Passport\/Re-issue of Passport&#8217; link and fill in the form.<\/li><li><strong>Step 3:<\/strong>&nbsp;Once the form has been duly filled-in, click on &#8216;Validate&#8217; to save a copy of the form.<\/li><li><strong>Step 4:<\/strong>&nbsp;You will have to upload the filled-in form and click &#8216;Submit&#8217;. It is advisable to verify all information entered before you submit the form to avoid errors.<\/li><li><strong>Step 5:<\/strong>&nbsp;Book your slot as per your convenience.<\/li><li><strong>Step 6:<\/strong>&nbsp;Make the payment either online or offline.<\/li><li><strong>Step 7:<\/strong>&nbsp;Click on &#8216;Print Application Receipt&#8217;<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Delhi: Having a passport is a necessity if you want to travel abroad. Besides travelling abroad, a passport can also serve as your identity proof document for other work-related things. However, just like any other document, a passport too has a validity and it needs to be renewed ahead of its expiration date. 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