How long does it take for passport to update?

Passport application in India is of two types – normal passport and tatkal passport. If a traveler needs passport on urgent basis, he/she can apply for tatkal service. Typically tatkal passport processing time is 3-5 days* (existing system takes 7 to 14 days).

Do I need to update my address on my passport?

Unless your passport application is in the approval process, you don’t need to officially change your address. There’s a space in your passport book where you can enter your address and then make any changes that may occur over the course of the passport’s life.

Is correction possible in passport?

If the applicant was a major when his/her first passport with incorrect date of birth was issued, he/she can correct it, within five years of issue of the first passport. No other document such as School Certificate etc. will be accepted for correction of date of birth.

Can I travel with old address on passport?

In case you hold a passport with your previous residential address, you will have to update the new address in your passport. In order to change the address on your passport, you need to apply for a re-issue of your passport.

How long does it take to get passport from Passport Office?

Within 24 hours, you will get a message that your passport is being printed and in the next 24 hours, you will get a message of your passport is despatched through speed post from Head passport office. And based on your address it will take from 1 day to 3 days .

How long does it take to get passport after Tatkaal application?

After successful application form submission, with final status as “Granted”, you can expect your passport to be dispatched on third working day excluding the date of submission of application – without waiting for the Police Verification Report. Can I apply for passport under the Tatkaal scheme?

What is the procedure to get a passport?

The applicant has to apply for passport and submit parent’s/legal guardian’s address proof along with his/her date of birth proof. Passport would be granted to the applicant subject to approval of Competent Authority.

How to reissue a cancelled passport in India?

Apply for the “Reissue” of your passport. Select reason as “Change in personal details >> Change in address.” The old passport will be stamped by the RPO/APO with a red seal that says “Passport canceled” and “VISA, if any, remain valid.” Your new passport will bear the details of your old passport.