How to change address in the passport in India?

Do you know that if you move to a new place or change your address, you will have to update it on your passport as well? And to change the address in the passport in India, you will have to apply for the re-issue of your passport.

The authorities will require you to submit certain documents with the application and current address details. Now, let’s discuss how to change addresses in passports in India through a few simple steps.

Procedure for change of address in passport

Below is the procedure for changing the address in your Indian passport according to the official website of Passport Seva.

• Firstly, you will have to login into your Passport Seva account using your id and password if you are already registered.
• If you are not registered and using the platform for the first time, you need to sign up on passport Seva’s official website.
• You will also need to provide your official birth date and name, and then you will click register now.
• Once you register, Passport Seva will send you an official link to your provided email.
• You will then log in to your email, and by clicking on that link, you will be able to activate your Passport Seva account. 
• After your account activation, you can apply for a fresh passport or apply for a re-issue of your passport.
• You will need to download the re-issue of passport e-form that you will fill with all the valid information.
• After filling the form, you will upload that on the official Passport Seva website.
• When you upload the file, you will refresh the page and click on ‘pay and schedule an appointment at Passport Seva Kendra.
• You must select the nearest passport office to get there easily.
• The next step is to pay for the reissue application of your Indian passport through your credit/debit card, bank account (associated with SBI), or SBI bank challan.
• If you are confused about the fee you need to pay, go to the official Passport Seva website and use the online fee calculator and pay the amount.
• After the successful payment, download the receipt or take a screenshot. You can also print the application reference number/ appointment number.
• The last step is to visit PSK for your appointment with all the required documents. Make sure to reach on time and don’t forget any important documents.

How to apply for a re-issue of passport in India?

If you need to change the address of your Indian passport, you will have to apply for the re-issue of your passport. You can consult the additional guidelines to re-issue your passport by clicking on this official link.

Fee for change of address in passport in India

The fee for a change of address in passport depends on the type of passport you are applying for. Factors like the number of pages in your passport booklet, schemes (normal/Tatkal), and validity matter significantly. The amount you will pay for a change of address is the same as the amount you pay to re-issue your Indian passport.

You need to be very careful when you are paying the fee for a change of address in your passport because once you pay for it, you can’t get a refund no matter what. And if you are planning to get your passport within a week through the Tatkal scheme, you will pay additional amounts above the regular fee.

The last thing to remember is that the fee structure is applicable for minors between the ages of 15-18 who are applying for a passport with 10-year validity.

Fee Payment Solution for NRIs

We understand that it can be difficult for NRIs to keep up with banking in India. And if you are an NRI who wants to change address in your Indian passport but is worried about the payment and currency exchange, you can do it through SB NRI; an online banking platform specifically built for NRIs.

SB NRI will save you from any fraud by giving you a transparent banking experience that you can get even on your mobile by downloading their app and letting them do the job for you.

Documents required for change of address in passport 

If you need to change your address in your passport in India, you will need to submit certain documents along with the passport application form to the Indian passport office.

Here is the complete list of the documents that you need.

• You will need to submit your original passport with your old address.
• You will need to mention your current address, and for that, you will provide proof as well. And for that, you can provide your Aadhaar card, bills (water, electricity, telephone, gas connection, or income tax), running bank account details, or family details like a copy of your spouse’s passport.
• It is very important to submit a copy of the online application and the fee challan receipt you paid.
• You can also attach a copy of a reputation certificate given to you by
• Your passport is either ECR or Non-ECR, depending on your education status, and it is clearly mentioned on your passport. So, you will have to submit a copy of that page.
• If you have the validation extension page, you will attach an attested copy with other documents.
• Last but not least, if the passport authority has made any observation, you will submit an attested copy of that page.

Ensure that all the documents you attach are valid to avoid any unlikely event.

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