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Yes, you can apply online for re-issue of passport.
No, the passport number will remain the same after re-issued.
Your old passport is canceled and returned to you
Normal passport takes approx 30 days and Tatkaal takes 7 to 10 working days.
The application fee is ₹1,500 for a 36 page passport, and the application fee for a passport with 60 pages is ₹2,000.
No, the passport number remains unchanged after reissuance.
No, an Aadhar card is not mandatory to apply for a minor passport in India.
Yes, everyone can apply for a tatkal passport whether they are minors or adults.
Yes, in India a passport is required for minors below 5 years.
No, police verification is not required for a minor's passport. If one or both of the parents of minors have a valid passport and the minor's name is mentioned over it.
There is no youngest age to apply for a passport in India; you just need all the required documents for a minor passport.
When we talk about the validity of an Indian passport for minors then it is 5 years or till they complete the age of 18, which one is earlier.
No, the mother's name is not mandatory in an Indian passport.
The full form of ECR is Emigration Check Required.
The full form of PSK is Passport Seva Kendra.
There are two ways to check passport status in India one is Online and the second is offline. For offline candidates need to visit PSK. if you want to check your passport status online visit the Passport Seva website, click on Track Application Status, fill out your file number and date of birth, and click on the track button.
To get your passport in three days in India visit the passport seva portal official website and apply for a Tatkal passport.
Yes, you can renew your passport outside India.
Yes, we can go directly to the passport office without an appointment in India in a few cases. Including medical emergency, preapproved categories, tatkal services, police clearance certificates, etc.
There are a total of 93 Passport Seva Kendras and 424 Post Office Passport Seva Kendras as of March 2023 in India.
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