Renewing my Indian passport in India as an NRI

I hold an Indian passport that's due to expire on 20th of January 2019. I've come on a vacation to India now (Dec 2018). I haven't visited India for a year and a half until now, so officially, I am deemed as an NRI.

The address on my current passport and my Aadhar Card have changed, ie my permanent address in India is no longer the address mentioned on my Aadhar. So, I do not have an address proof for my current permanent residence in India.

Is it still possible for me to renew my passport in India? I am unsure as to what address to mention as "Present Address" on the application [whether it has to be an address where police verification can take place in which case I can't provide my US address].

If not, how do I get a new passport?

Another related question: In case I am not able to renew my passport in India, would it still be possible to travel to the US with a passport that's due to expire in a few weeks? [I read the 6-month validity rule and it seems like India is exempt from it, but not sure what the border control folks are like regarding situations like these]

Would appreciate any help because of the emergency (need to travel back to the US by the first week of Jan).

Thanks in advance.

Best Answer

For renewal of passport, you usually doesn't have to go through police verification. It will be done within short amount of time and depending on where you are, you will get it via post to the address specified.

If you can arrange to collect from your old permanent address, no issues.

But, if you can't, you need to submit a copy of address proof to change the address upon renewal and you will require to go through police verification. List of acceptable address proof below.

https://portal2.passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/popuponline/AttachmentAdvisorSub?subDocID=7001&amp%3BconfirmDOB=7001

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Quick Answer about "Renewing my Indian passport in India as an NRI"

Old Passport original.

Educational Qualification Proof.

Permanent address proof in India.

Marriage certificate (in case if you are married)

Spouse passport ( for endorsing spouse name in your passport)

Travel tickets (in case of Tatkal Passports)

Can I renew my passport while living abroad?

Answer: U.S. citizens who live abroad can visit the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate in order to renew their passports.

What happens if I renew my Indian passport after it expires?

A: You have to fill up the Passport Application Form and apply for "Re-issue of Passport". Fresh police verification is initiated if the passport has expired more than three years ago. Hence, fresh police verification will be required in your case.

NRI's Check Out the Differences Between Passport Renewal vs Reissue

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