Changing your address in an Indian passport requires a simple reissue application via the Passport Seva portal. Register online, upload proofs like Aadhaar or utility bills, book a PSK appointment, and submit documents for verification. Processing takes 3-4 weeks, with Tatkal options available for urgency.
Updating your passport address ensures all official documents align, crucial for travel, visas, and compliance. The process involves reissuing the passport under "Change in Existing Personal Particulars" through the official Passport Seva portal (passportindia.gov.in). Start by registering or logging in, select reissue, fill the form with your new address matching proofs, and upload self-attested copies.
Pay fees online (₹1,500-₹2,000 for normal 36/60 pages; extra for Tatkal), book a slot at your nearest Passport Seva Kendra (PSK), and attend with originals. Biometrics and verification follow, possibly including police checks for major moves. Track status via ARN; updated passport arrives by Speed Post.
Key Highlights
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Online Start: Register at passportindia.gov.in, apply for reissue citing address change.
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Documents Needed: Aadhaar/utility bill/rental agreement, original passport, self-attested copies.
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Fees: ₹1,500+ normal; +₹2,000 Tatkal; pay online or at PSK.
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Timeline: 3-4 weeks normal; 1-3 days Tatkal post-verification.
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PSK Visit: Carry ARN receipt, originals; biometrics mandatory.
Sources: Passport Seva Portal guidelines, ClearTax, NDTV, Bajaj Finserv, Acko.