Actually, we get many documents made, so that none of our work gets stuck in future. These documents are used in both government and non-government purposes. If you are short of even one document, your work may come to a halt. Now take the passport only, if you have to go on a foreign trip then you need a passport. It is not possible for you to travel abroad without a passport. Although most people get a passport made, but forget to renew it while using it. Actually, passport has a validity, if the validity is completed then you need to renew it. Here we will tell you how you can renew your passport online sitting at home.
How to renew passport
- For this, first of all go to the website of Passport Seva – https://passportindia.gov.in/
- Now here you will see the option of “New User”, click on this option and fill your details.
- After this create a password and click on the register option.
- Now log in here using the password.
- Here click on the option of Apply for Fresh Passport/Reissue of Passport.
- After this click on Alternative One. And submit after filling your passport number and date of birth.
- Fill the application form and upload all the required documents.
- Pay the visa fee at your passport office. And book an appointment for your passport online.
- After this, go to the passport office on your appointment, get your photo and signature done. After this process you will get the renewed passport.
Documents required to renew passport
- Photocopy of valid passport
- Photocopy of the back of the passport
- Current passport size photograph of the passport applicant.
- Photocopy of birth certificate
- Photocopy of identity proof (Aadhar Card, Driving License, Voter ID, etc.)
- Photocopy of address proof (ration card, electricity bill, water bill, etc.)
Passport validity and renewal process time
Passports have two validity periods, in which it may take 30 days to renew a passport with a validity of 10 years. If you want a validity of 5 years, it may take 15 days.
If we talk about how much it will cost to renew a passport, then the fee for renewing a passport ranges from Rs 1000 to Rs 2000.
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