Requirement for validity of a passport [duplicate]

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What is the minimum validity of a passport?

Ordinary Passport: An ordinary passport consists of 36/60 pages. Generally, for adults it is valid for 10 years from the date of issue and can be re-issued. For minors' passport, the validity is restricted to five years or till they attain the age of 18, whichever is earlier.

Is original passport required for renewal?

No, you need not submit your original documents. While you are required to carry your original documents to the passport office on the day of your appointment for verification, the self-attested copies of the necessary documents are to be submitted.

How can I extend my passport validity?

So, you can follow these steps to renew passport:

Visit the official website of Passport Seva.

Select the option 'Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport. ...

Once you fill in the form, click on 'Validate'.

After verifying all the details, upload this form and submit it.

Can you have 2 valid passports?

Yes. U.S. citizens are allowed to have more than one valid U.S. passport at the same time, according to the National Passport Information Center, which is a division of the U.S. State Department. But in most cases, you are only allowed to have two valid passports at a time, according to the NPIC.

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