Indian passports are now normally issued with a validity of ten years. Their renewal thereafter involves the issue of a new passport. However, passports were previously issued with a validity of five years. This section applies only if renewal of passport is sought after five years of original issue. Otherwise, please refer to the previous section Re-issue of Passports

• Completed application form for renewal of passport
  
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• The fee. Please note that if you are making a postal application, only Postal Orders are accepted.
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• The current passport
  
  

• An application for a new passport can be made at any time within six months of the date of expiry of passport (see last point below for applications made one year or more after expiry)
  
  

• Please allow one day for delivery of new passport.
  
  

• A stamped, self-addressed envelope is required from postal applicants.
  
  

• If the previous passport expired more than one year before the time of making application for its renewal, two additional documents are required: (i) an affidavit prescribed by the High Commission and sworn before a Notary Public or Solicitor authorised to administer oaths and (ii) a letter from the British Home Office stating that the applicant has not acquired British nationality. This letter can be obtained from Immigration and Nationalities Department, Nationality Office, third Floor, India Building, Water Street, Liverpool, L2 0QN.
  
  

More information on Passport Services

• Re-issue of Passports
  
  
• Renewal of Passports
  
  
• Issue of Duplicate Passports
  
  
• Change of Name
  
  
• Change in appearance
  
  
• Miscellaneous Services
  
  
• Passport Fees
  
  
• Download Passport Form

Application forms for the passport services can be submitted to the High Commission on working days between 9.30 a.m. and 1.00 p.m.

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Passport services are also available at the Birmingham and Edinburgh Consulates of the High Commission of India, London. Please contact the Consulates directly for their requirements and working hours for Passport services.

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High Commission of India, London
India House, Aldwych, London - WC2B 4 NA