Documents You'll Need
For a standard renewal, you'll typically need your existing passport, proof of current address, and a recent passport-size photograph, along with the completed application form. If your address has changed since your last passport, you'll also need address proof for the new location. Keeping scanned copies of these ready before you start your application makes the online form-filling step much faster.
How Long Renewal Takes
A normal passport renewal usually takes a couple of weeks from application to dispatch, though this can vary depending on your city and current processing load at your regional passport office. If your travel dates are close, a Tatkal application processes faster but comes with its own document and fee requirements. It helps to start the renewal process a few months before your existing passport expires.
- Start renewal at least six to eight months before expiry
- Keep your existing passport and address proof ready
- Tatkal renewal is faster but needs additional documents
- Double-check your application form before final submission
- Track your application status online after submission