Passport New Update: If you travel abroad for business or studies, you need a passport. A passport is a type of government document that identifies your citizenship. A visa, on the other hand, is issued by the government and grants you permission to enter and stay in another country.

If you have changed cities or even just moved to a different house in the same area, you need to update your address in your passport. If you move and don’t change your address, you may face problems during police verification. You can use both offline and online methods to do this. You simply need to visit a Passport Service Center with the required documents.

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Update your address in your passport online:

  • First, visit www.passportindia.gov.in.
  • Then, click on “Apply for User Registration” to create an account and log in.
  • Next, select “Apply for Fresh Passport” and click on the “Reissue” option.
  • Then, select “Change in Existing Personal Particulars”.
  • Now, fill in your new address.
  • Upload a copy of your Aadhaar card or electricity bill as proof of your new address.
  • Pay the fees online: ₹1500 for a 36-page passport and ₹2000 for a 60-page passport.
  • Now, book an appointment at a Passport Seva Kendra or Post Office Passport Service Center.

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  • On the day of your appointment, carry the receipt, your original passport, a self-attested copy of your new address proof, and two photographs.
  • If you have changed cities, the police will conduct a verification.

Documents required:

To update your address in your passport, you will need documents such as your Voter ID card, Aadhaar card, electricity bill, water or telephone bill, rent agreement, gas connection bill, bank statement, or your spouse’s passport. After this, the police will visit your address for verification. Your passport will arrive at your address within 3 to 7 days after verification.