This is your chance to redeem yourself and break the chain of bad passport photos 😅

But seriously, sharing some Pro tips below so that you don't make the same mistakes as I did.

This is based on my experience at Bangalore Lalbagh Passport Office.

I updated the spouse name & temporary address on the passport along with the renewal process.

Frequently Asked Questions

🌍Can Indian passport renewal be done online?
While the online application can be filled out and appointments can be booked online, you need to be physically present at the passport office as they collect your biometrics.

🌍Adding the name of the spouse
original copy and an attested photocopy of your marriage certificate

🌍Updating Temporary Address
Proof of address as a utility bill: water, telephone, electricity bills, rental agreement, etc.

🌍How long does a passport renewal take?
From the date of appointment, police verification, to collection of the passport, might take around a week depending on your location.

In my case, police verification got delayed by 4 days because I wasn't at home when they called and it was a weekend. But they were pretty rigorous in follow-up.


PRO TIPS
✅ Use Adobe Acrobat Reader to fill out the online application. Don’t use chrome or any browsers to open the PDF as it won’t work. You are welcome!

✅Reach the venue just 5 minutes before the appointment time. We went to Bangalore Lalbagh PSK & had to wait outside the gate for 45 minutes as I was there early (pretty similar to a US visa appointment in Chennai)

✅If using Rental Agreement, carry original as well as self-attested photocopy - 2 witness signatures are a must
We had to revisit the passport office 2nd time because we had only 1 witness signature in the rental agreement.

Steps:
1. Register Yourself Online at Passport Website & fill out Your Online Application
2. Make the payment online & Book an appointment slot
3. Carry relevant photocopy documents along with the original on the appointment date
4. Submit the self-attested photocopy documents along with biometrics
5. Police verification
6. Receive passport

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