How can NRIs renew their passport abroad without coming to India? Know the complete method here

Indian Passport Renewal Process: Every year lakhs of people from India go abroad to study or work. At present, 3.5 crore Indians are living in different countries of the world. Passport is the most important document for traveling to any country, because it tells which country the traveler is a citizen of. Indian passports are valid for ten years. For both NRIs (non-resident Indians) living abroad and those living in India, it is necessary to renew the passport when it expires.
The process of renewing and re-issuing a passport is almost the same. If the passport is lost, then the applicant has to lodge an FIR before starting the process of renewal or re-issuance. Passport can be renewed for many reasons, including its expiry, damage or updating of personal information. Every time it is renewed or reissued, you get a new passport number and booklet number. Let us know what is the renewal process for NRI.

How do NRIs living in India get their passport renewed?

Many times it also happens that when the passport expires, an NRI living abroad comes back to India and then starts the process of renewing it from here. Let us know how NRIs present in India can renew their passport.

Fill the Application Form: First of all you have to go to the website of Passport Seva and login. After this you have to select Apply for Fresh Passport/Reissue of Passport. Then select your state and district where you have to submit the application. Select Reissue of Passport and then choose either Normal or Tatkal option. Here you also have to select the booklet type (36 pages/60 pages). Give the reason for renewing the passport and give the necessary information. Finally after making payment select PSK (Passport Seva Kendra) and book appointment.

Go to Passport Seva Kendra: After applying for passport renewal, you will have to go to the Passport Seva Kendra on the day of the appointment. Before going here, print the application form, payment slip and necessary documents and take them with you. Show your application form at the Passport Seva Kendra. Here the officials will click your photo, take biometric information and then your documents will be verified. If everything is found correct, your file will be processed further.

Police Verification: Your police verification will be done after all the documents are verified from the Passport Seva Kendra. The police will check to see if any criminal case is pending against you. Police verification is the most important step, where after the file is cleared, your chances of getting your passport increase. Your passport will arrive at your given address in three to eight weeks.

What documents do NRIs need for passport renewal in India?

• Valid or expired passport
• Educational Qualification Certificate
• Proof of Permanent Address
• proof of foreign address
• Marriage certificate (if married)
• Spouse’s passport (for registering name on passport)
• Traveling Ticket (for urgent applications)
• Supporting documents for any changed information

How to renew Indian passport for NRIs abroad?

Many times it is also seen that NRIs do not want to come to India to renew their passport. he/she wants to get this work done while living abroad. They also have the option to do so. Let us know how NRIs can renew their passport while living abroad.

Apply at a Visa Facilitation Center like VFS Global: First of all find your nearest consular jurisdiction centres. Book an appointment for passport renewal through VFS Global. VFS Global works closely with foreign travel ministries.

Fill the form and submit the documents: Fill out the VFS order form and collect the required documents. These may include proof of employment and residence. Some documents may need to be notarized.

Pay renewal fees: These fees vary from country to country and are usually paid in cash at VFS centres. The time taken for passport renewal may vary depending on the location. This usually takes three to eight weeks.