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Yes, Aadhar is valid and can be an important document for your application. As it can be proof of your residence in India and proof of your being an Indian citizen.
Yes, You have to carry original documents as well with you, as they will be returned to you after verification.
To get the VFS Appointment, you need to fill out the Indian passport renewal application form UK and after that, you get an appointment email from the VFS.
Yes, after you filled the application, you can track your application status with the help of a document ID like if you checked your OCI application status.
You can apply for a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) by filling out the PCC form online through the Online form submission option. You have to register as a user on the homepage of the www.passportindia.gov.in website by clicking on the ‘Register’ link to apply for a PCC application.
No, as per the new rules, all applicants need to be present physically at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) with the print receipt of the application and original documents.
You can apply for a re-issuance of the passport at the nearest Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) if you want to make any changes to your personal information on the passport
Yes, you have to visit the Passport Seva Kendra along with all the original documents and digital copies. The copies will be kept by the PSK and the original documents will be delivered back to the applicant.
The 'Tatkal' passport facility is a fast passport application process. The Ministry of External Affairs introduced this. It allows people to apply for a passport and receive it quickly if they want to travel out of India in urgency. This service is available for both fresh and reissue of passports.
Yes, minors can apply for a passport under the Tatkal scheme in case of any urgency. They will have to pay the applicable tatkal fee for minors as per the service they choose.
The document requirement may vary so make sure to verify before applying. To apply for a minor's passport in India you have to submit the following documents: Evidence of date of birth Proof of current address Evidence of parent's current address Copy of parent's passport/parents applying Passport-sized photographs of both or either of the minor and parents
The diplomatic passport holds a validity of five years or less. The validity depends on the person's designation.
To stay with an expired Indian passport in the USA you need to prove that your visa is still valid. If you have this you can begin the renewal process. However, in case your visa expires or there are some issues with it you can apply for the emergency certificate. Also, you can go for a short-term validity passport.
You have to mention both addresses- India and the USA in the application form. Along with it, you need to submit the address proof for it. It includes a driver's license, Stated ID, utility bills, and more.
No, it is not compulsory to go for police verification for Indian passport renewal in the USA if you renew your passport before one year of its expiry date or within three years of the expiry date.
If you have submitted all the documents correctly the renewal process takes 3 weeks in the USA. However, if your application remains incomplete with some additional documents for 21 working days it will get back to you unprocessed. So, it is advisable to prepare a checklist while renewing the passport. Also, keep tracking your application process.
For an Indian citizen, it is one of the vital documents required at the time of passport renewal in the USA. Also, it is one of the essential proofs to show your residence address in India.
No, it is not compulsory to provide a 10th-class mark sheet during passport renewal. However, like birth or school leaving certificates, you can use this document to prove your age.
If your PAN card is inactive, then you should write a letter to the Jurisdictional Assessing Officer (AO) in the Income Tax Department requesting to activate your PAN card status.
To check your PAN card status with your PAN number, you need to first visit the official website of the income tax e-filing website, then click on the Verify PAN status option in the quick links on the homepage, and enter your PAN number. After entering the PAN number, you will get an OTP enter the OTP to check the status of your PAN.
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