How to renew passport in Chennai, India

They call it "Re-Issue of Passport" and not "Renewal of Passport"

Quick Points:

·         Fill the online application form and get a appointment (date). After filling, the form can be saved as pdf file for future reference or printing

http://passport.gov.in/pms/OnlineRegistration.jsp

·         Go to passport office, submit the application along with the proofs

·         Pay passport fee

 

That's it!!!!! You are done!!!

The above points look to be very simple. But, you will panic when you go to the passport office on the day of appointment. Why? No clear instructions in passport office! Proofs not enough! Which queue should I stand in? How long will it take ?

Ok! Hold on, I will tell you how to handle this stuff!!!

Detailed Instructions:

1.       Go to http://passport.gov.in/pms/OnlineRegistration.jsp and fill in the form as per the details in the passport. For instance the Given names, parents name should exactly be the same without any changes (Even spelling).

 

Total 6 pages: 1-4 will have application form, 5 & 6 are same forms (for police verification)

 

2.       Original passport with 2 copies of first four and last four pages. 2 copies of valid visa if applicable in passport

 

3.       Address Proof (If applicable)

 [From Passport Website] Proof of address (attach one of the following):  Applicant's ration card, certificate from Employer of reputed companies on letter head, water /telephone /electricity bill/statement of running bank account/Income Tax Assessment Order /Election Commission ID card, Gas connection Bill, Spouse's passport copy, parent's passport copy in case of minors. (NOTE: If any applicant submits only ration card as proof of address, it should be accompanied by one more proof of address out of the above categories).

[My Suggestion]

The passport officer will expect at least for 2 proofs for address change. They prefer bank proof than others. Carry original and 2 copies (no extra copies required, don't annoy them with too much of papers). Self attest (put your signature at the bottom) the copies. I will tell you how to arrange them in the next section.

Employer letter, carry the following

·         Employer letter stating that your preset address is this and permanent address it this with office seal and signature in office letter head (No signature or seal required for online/e-proof)

·         Employer ID card

·         Employee Offer letter

Bank statement, carry the following

·         Original bank statement for past one year, should be recent statement with some transactions

·         Account holder proof certificate with photo (Request from bank and get it well in hand, Bank will take 1 week to get this for you)

Income tax proof (simple), carry the following

·         Original Saral receipt from income tax department with seal Or e-filed receipt

·         PAN card

Gas Connection proof, carry the following

·         Account holder proof certificate with photo

·         One year gas cylinder receipts. At least the first and recent receipt.

 

4.       Spouse name inclusion (If applicable)

Carry original and 2 copies (no extra copies required, don't annoy them with too much of papers). Self attest (put your signature at the bottom) the copies. I will tell you how to arrange them in the next section.

 

How to arrange the passport application form before submission:

1.       1^st page of application form

2.       2^nd page of application form

3.       3^rd page of application form

4.       Copies of first four pages of passport

5.       Valid VISA copy (if applicable)

6.       Copies of last four pages of passport

7.       Address proof 1

8.       Address proof 2

9.       Marriage certificate

10.   4^th page of application form

11.   5^th page of application form

12.   6^th page of application form

13.   Copies of first four pages of passport

14.   Valid VISA copy (if applicable)

15.   Copies of last four pages of passport

16.   Address proof 1

17.   Address proof 2

18.   Marriage certificate