Re-issue passport

I have a slightly damaged passport (Indian) with valid US and Schengen visa. Now, I was advised by the VFS to get the passport re-issued after getting visa.

Recently I also got married, so I would prefer to include my spouse's name in the re-issued passport as well. Now, what does re-issuance of a new passport mean exactly? Does the new passport also come with visas stamped? If not, then do I travel with the old (damaged) passport with valid visas and a new re-issued empty passport (just for stamping by the immigration officers when I travel) ? Or how does it work exactly?

Best Answer

Does the new passport also come with visas stamped?

No.

_{Just out of curiosity, how did you expect that to work?

A passport is issued by your own country and the visa are not, those are issued by other countries.
So how would your country organize that for you and why should they?}

If not, then do I travel with the old (damaged) passport with valid visas and a new re-issued empty passport (just for stamping by the immigration officers when I travel) ? Or how does it work exactly?

Yes, that is exactly how that works.

Your old passport gets invalidated but you may need to explicitly request that the invalidated passport is returned to you, preferably with the pages containing valid visa undamaged, as the typical procedures to invalidate passports seems to be to punch a couple of very big holes in them. (See for instance What should I do with my expired passport? )

Usually the visa in an old passport will remain valid. Specifics are dependent on the countries that issue the visa and your own new passport.
See for instance specific Q&A's already present here:

What happens to visas that last longer than a passport? ,
Can I travel to Canada with valid visa on old/expired passport? ,
Valid Vietnam tourist visa in old passport,
Valid Indian visa in an expired passport etc. etc.

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Quick Answer about "Re-issue passport"

Register through the Passport Seva Online Portal. ...
Login to the Passport Seva Online Portal with the registered Login Id.
Click "Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport" link.
Fill in the required details in the form and submit.

How much time does it take for re-issue of passport?

In the standard procedure, the entire process can take up to 15 days from start to finish. However, when applying via Tatkaal mode, you can complete this process within 7-10 days. The exact passport reissue time can vary on several factors, such as the need for pre-police verification or post-police verification.

Can I apply for a re-issue of passport?

One may apply for a re-issue of their passport for any of the following reasons: Validity of their passport has expired or is due to expire within the next 3 years. Change in any personal details such as Name, Date of Birth, Address, and so on. When the passport has expired for more than 3 years.

What is the fees of re-issue of passport?

Sr. No.Service RequiredApplication Fee1Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport including additional booklet due to exhaustion of visa pages (36 pages) of 10 years validity.Rs.1,500/-*2Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport including additional booklet due to exhaustion of visa pages (60 pages) of 10 years validity.Rs.2,000/-7 more rows

What are the documents required for reissue of passport?

These forms are needed to be filled in with the appropriate details like name, age, date of birth, address, old passport booklet number, the specific reason for a reissue, etc. and submit it along with the relevant identity proof, address proof, and old passport booklet to the Passport Office.

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