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No, you cannot download an e-passport online. It is a physical document with an electronic chip on it.
If your Indian passport gets lost in a foreign country, the first all you need to do is go to the nearest police station nd report it. Then inform the Indian consulate near you about this. You can apply for the re-issue of your passport and check the list of all the documents required for it, along with the application form. If you need to return urgently, then you can also apply for an Emergency Certificate.
To re-issue a lost passport, the normal processing time is 30 to 40 business days, and for the expedited processing, it takes around 3-5 business days.
Yes, the police verification is important in case of a lost passport, if you are applying for a re-issue. You will have to submit the police report and an affidavit explaining how and when your passport was lost.
The main difference between the reissue and renewal of a passport is the passport number. In case of reissue, you will get a new passport number and a booklet, and it is applied in case of loss, damage, full pages, or a change in details. For renewal, the passport number remains the same, just the validity of the passport extends.
A passport will be considered damaged if it has been destroyed beyond recognition, or the passport number is not readable, the name is not understandable, or the photo is not intact.
Yes, you can get an Emergency Certificate (EC) for a returning Indian in case your passport gets damaged or lost. You can get EC from the Indian Embassy or Consulate in case of emergencies like death in the family or life-threatening sickness.
No, there is an option available as a duplicate passport. You have to apply for a new passport with a fresh validity and a new passport number. You can apply through the re-issue category by providing a reason for loss or damage.
No, you cannot travel with a photocopy of your Indian passport as it is not allowed. Travelling is allowed only with your original passport, and once you report your passport as damaged or lost, it becomes invalid.
If you discover your lost passport, you should immediately go to the police station nd get a Non-Traceable Certificate from there. After this, inform the Passport Seva Kendra that you have found your old passport.
The first thing you should do after your passport is damaged or lost is you visit the nearest police station and report the loss or damage. After reporting, get the FIR from the police station carefully, as you will need this for the re-issue of your Indian passport.
Yes, you can renew your passport offline by visiting the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or a Regional Passport Office (RPO).
There is no need for police verification for the Indan passport renewal if the application is submitted before the expiration of the passport or within the three years after its expiration.
You can renew your passport easily with the help of the Tatkaal Scheme. It offers a processing time of 1 to 3 business days, but it has a higher application fee compared to the standard renewal process.
Yes, the passport number will be changed after the reissuance of your passport.
No, you are not allowed to go to Passport Seva Kendra without an appointment. It is eligible for specific pre-approved categories, and entries are allowed only in emergency or medical situations.
Yes, it is necessary to submit the old passport along with its self-attested photocopies.
The PAN card number is printed on the front side of your card.
Yes, you can check your PAN card number online by visiting the Income Tax Department's e-filing portal. Log in to your account, and go to 'Profile Settings' or 'My Account' Under 'PAN Details.
To get your Permanent account number dial 1800-180-1961, to contact the Income Tax department's helpline, or 1800-222-990, which connects you to NSDL.
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