Passport Re-issue / Renewal
Re-issue for expiry, page exhaustion, damage, loss or change of particulars — 2026 fees
Information last verified: September 2026 · Always verify on the official portal before payment.
Real government fee
Same as fresh passport: 36-page Rs. 2,500 Normal / Rs. 5,000 Tatkaal; 60-page Rs. 3,500 Normal / Rs. 6,000 Tatkaal. Revised effective 1 July 2026.
How many days
Up to 7 working days where pre-police verification is not required. Up to 30 working days where police verification is required (excluding PV period).
Who can apply
Passport holders needing re-issue for reasons such as validity expiry / near expiry, exhaustion of pages, lost/stolen, damaged, or change in personal particulars.
Best time to apply
Apply 9–12 months before expiry — most visas require 6-month validity.
Documents you need
- Original existing passport with required self-attested photocopies
- Proof of present address (only if address differs from the existing passport)
- Additional documents depending on the re-issue reason (change of name, DOB, place of birth, lost/damaged, etc.)
- Use Passport Seva's Document Advisor for your specific case
Important warnings
- • Sahayak is informational only — use only the official Passport Seva portal.
- • Passport fees were revised effective 1 July 2026 — verify latest amount before paying.
- • Do not lose the old passport before receiving the new one — you must surrender it.
- • For lost/stolen passport, follow Passport Seva's dedicated 'Lost / Stolen' process (documentation differs from ordinary re-issue).
- • Police verification requirements are decided by the Passport Office and vary by case.
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Step by step
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Log in to passportindia.gov.in.
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Choose 'Re-issue of Passport'. Enter old passport details.
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Select the applicable reason (expiry, damaged, lost, exhaustion of pages, change of particulars).
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Pay the fee online and book an appointment at the nearest PSK.
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Visit the PSK with your old passport + required documents. Complete biometrics.
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Police verification requirement depends on your case; some re-issue cases do not require pre-PV.
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Track application on passportindia.gov.in with the ARN. New passport arrives by Speed Post.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Passport renewal ki fees 2026 mein kya hai? / What is the Indian passport renewal fee in 2026?
Re-issue fees are the same as fresh passport in 2026: 36-page Rs. 2,500 Normal / Rs. 5,000 Tatkaal, 60-page Rs. 3,500 Normal / Rs. 6,000 Tatkaal. Revised fees effective 1 July 2026.
Passport kab renew karna chahiye? / When should I renew my Indian passport?
You can re-issue on Passport Seva when the passport has expired or is close to expiry, pages are exhausted, it is damaged/lost, or you need a personal-detail change. Best practice: apply 9–12 months before expiry to avoid visa issues.
Passport renewal mein kitne din lagte hain? / How long does passport renewal take?
Per Citizen's Charter: up to 7 working days if no pre-police verification is needed, and up to 30 working days if pre-PV is needed (excluding the actual PV period). Actual time is case-specific.
Passport renewal mein kya police verification hoti hai? / Does re-issue require police verification?
The Passport Office decides. Many re-issue cases with unchanged details skip pre-PV, but it isn't guaranteed. Post-issuance PV is also possible.
Kaunse documents lagte hain passport renewal ke liye? / What documents are needed for renewal?
Mandatory: your existing (old) passport + self-attested copies. If your current address differs from the old passport, a new address proof is needed. Extra documents depend on the reason (marriage certificate, gazette, FIR for lost etc.). Check the Document Advisor.
Kho gaya passport kaise renew kare? / How to re-issue a lost passport?
Use Passport Seva's dedicated 'Lost / Stolen Passport' process — separate from ordinary re-issue with additional documentation (FIR / affidavit as applicable). Verify current requirements on Passport Seva before applying.
Kya Tatkaal se passport renew ho sakta hai? / Is Tatkaal available for renewal?
Yes. Re-issue Tatkaal fees are Rs. 5,000 (36-page) and Rs. 6,000 (60-page). Citizen's Charter timeline is up to 3 working days, subject to eligibility.
Can NRIs / Indians abroad renew their passport?
Yes, but through the local Indian Embassy / High Commission (not a PSK). The Mission's website lists its own fees, forms and pickup/dispatch policy — always check that page first.