My Indian passport is damaged. How can I apply for a new one?
Damaged Indian passport. To apply for a new passport what should be done?
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It doesn't make much difference if the name, photo and passport number are still readable - see the following from the Embassy of India:
Damaged passport is classified further based on the extent of damage, i.e.:
- Damaged Passport - Passport number is readable, name is legible and photo is intact
- Damaged beyond recognition
To apply for duplicate passport in case of lost or damaged passport, you need to apply for "Re-issue" of passport.
To apply for a re-issue of a passport, like you'll need to - you follow the same steps as any person getting a new passport. PassportIndia.gov.in has the application page with instructions - note that:
If you ever held a passport in the past, no matter how much long back or at what age, you should choose the Re-Issue category only.
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In case of lost passport, you need to apply for re-issue of passport....Following documents must be submitted along with the application:What is considered a damaged Indian passport?
Your passport is considered damaged if the passport number is unreadable, the name is illegible, the photo is not intact or it is otherwise damaged beyond recognition, mutilated or smudged entries or washed out or torn or apparently visible damaged.Can a passport be repaired?
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Having a damaged passport does not preclude you from renewing or obtaining a new one.
But because your passport expired so long ago, you might check to see if you have to go through the original documentation process again or simply follow renewal procedures.
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