Passport Validity Expired Questions and Answers [FAQs]
An out-of-date or expired Indian passport can be renewed via the Passport Seva portal by selecting the “Re-issue of Passport” option. If expired for less than three years, no fresh police verification is required, but if it has been expired for more than 3 years, fresh police verification will likely occur.
My Passport expired 4 years ago. Can it be reissued? What is the procedure to re-issue it?
You have to fill up the Passport Application Form and apply for “Re-issue of Passport”. Fresh police verification is initiated if the Passport has expired more than three years ago. Hence, fresh police verification will be required in your case.
What are the additional requirements if Passport has expired more than three years ago?
Fresh police verification would take place if you apply for re-issue of Passport after expiry of old Passport more than three years ago.
I’m 25 now, but my last Passport was issued when I was 15. What should I do?
You need to apply for “Re-issue” of Passport
My Passport will expire in 2 years. What should I do?
You can apply for a re-issue of Passport up to 1 year before the expiry and not earlier. However, in case of any change of personal particulars, lost/damaged, Exhaustion of pages you may apply for re-issue of Passport.
How long is a Passport valid?
In case of adults, generally, 10-year validity Passport would be issued. In case of minors, the validity of Passport is restricted to 5 years or till they attain the age of 18, whichever is earlier. But the minors between 15 to 18 years of age can apply either for a 10-year validity Passport or for a Passport which is valid till they attain the age of 18 years. Different fees are applicable for different validity. Further, most of the foreign missions/embassies insist on the Passport validity of at least of six months to one year before they consider issuing visas. Accordingly, it is advisable to apply for re-issue well before time to avoid last minute rush.
My Passport is about to expire, but I have lost my birth certificate. What are my options?
To check the complete list of documents to be submitted along with the application form, please click on “Documents Advisor” link on Home page.
What will be the validity of Passport if I apply for renewal of a Short Validity Passport (SVP)?
If you apply for renewal of a Short Validity Passport (SVP), then the validity of Passport would be decided on case to case basis.
