Online Passport Renewal: A passport is a crucial document. You need it if you plan to travel by air. A passport also serves as proof of national identity. You need it to travel to other countries for vacations, work, or education. However, a passport has a specific validity period.

Generally, a passport is valid for 10 years, after which you must renew it. It is advisable to renew your passport nine months before it expires. If you are under 18, you must renew your passport every five years. Renewing a passport is quite simple; let us understand the process in detail.

Documents required for passport renewal

Certain documents are essential for passport renewal. These include your valid passport, photocopies of the first and last pages of your current passport, a self-attested photocopy of the ECR page, proof of address, a photocopy of the page showing validity extension (if applicable), and a self-attested photocopy of any observation page, among others.

Fees for passport renewal

The fee for a 36-page passport with 10-year validity is ₹1,500, while the Tatkaal scheme fee is ₹2,000. For a 60-page passport with 10-year validity, the fee is ₹2,000; the Tatkaal fee is also ₹2,000. For children under 18, the fee for a 36-page passport with 5-year validity is ₹1,000, whereas the Tatkaal fee is ₹2,000. For a 36-page passport with 10-year validity for children under 18, the fee is ₹1,500, with a Tatkaal fee of ₹2,000.

How to renew your passport online

First, visit the Passport Seva website. Once registration is complete, log in using your ID.
Log in using your credentials.
Select the option to apply for a new passport or for the re-issue of a passport.
Choose the payment and scheduling option.
Complete the payment.
Submit your form.
Select the option to print the application.
Visit the nearest Passport Seva Kendra on the scheduled date with all the required documents and your submitted application.

How to book an appointment for passport renewal?

First, visit the Passport Seva website and log in with your credentials.
Tap on “View Saved/Submitted Applications,” then click on “Pay and Schedule Appointment.”
Select the PSK (Passport Seva Kendra) location and enter the captcha code.
Select an appointment slot, then click on the “Pay and Book Appointment” option.