At some point of time, we all want to get our passport pictures changed. Don’t we? But there has to be a specific reason to change the picture. It could be because of age or changes in appearances. Indian Passports allows citizens to travel internationally and it also acts as a residential and ID proof! If you wish to change the image in your passport, then you need to apply for a re-issue online or at local India passport office. Read on to know more!
What Is The Process For Re-issue Of Indian Passport?
According to the Ministry of External Affairs’ official website, the validity of the Indian passport is of 10 years from the date of issue. If you have to replace the passport photograph, you must apply for “Re-issue” of the passport. But for that you need to present a valid reason.
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The Reasons For A Photograph Change
- Infant to child
- Child to adult
- Turban to non-turban
- Non-turban to turban
- Beard to non-beard
- Non-beard to beard
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The Application Process For An Indian Passport Re-Issue
It is a very simple procedure and does not consume a lot of time.
- Visit the Passport Seva Kendra Office. Get Form 2. You can also download it online.
- When filling out the form online, you must click ‘Reissue of Passport’ under the ‘Administration section area.’
- Choose the “Change in Existing Personal” section and then the correct option.
- Schedule an appointment at the Passport office. You will have to submit the form and the payment. Also, submit the required documents.
- Along with the documents, a letter from the expert marked by the candidate is required.
- You will get your updated passport with the required adjustments.
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Other Reasons For A Passport Re-Issue
These are other common scenarios in which you may have to apply for a re-issue of your passport!
- Change in existing personal information
- Validity expired within 3 years or is due to expire within one year.
- Validity expired more than 3 years ago.
- Exhaustion of passport pages
- Validity expired more than 3 years ago.
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Isn’t it easy?