Changing your address on your passport is easy; apply online using your phone. Understand the complete process..

If you have recently changed your home address, it is essential to update it on your passport as well. A passport is not just a document used for travel, but also an important form of identification. If your passport address is incorrect, you may face difficulties with immigration or visa applications.

The good news is that updating your address on your passport is not a difficult task. You can easily do it from the comfort of your home. Let's explain all the steps in detail so you can update your address on your passport.

A New Passport is Issued Upon Address Change
When a person changes their address, it is considered a change in personal details. In such cases, instead of making changes to the existing passport, the passport office issues a new passport. This is done for security and proper verification purposes, so that you do not face any legal or administrative problems in the future.

How to Apply Online
To change your address on your passport, you first need to:

Visit the Passport Seva website and log in to your account. Then select Passport Re-issue and choose "Change of Personal Particulars" as the reason.
Carefully fill in your new address.
After filling out the application, pay the prescribed fee, and book an appointment at your nearest Passport Seva Kendra (Passport Service Center).

Documents Required
To change your address on your passport, you will need to provide valid proof of your new address. You can use your Aadhaar card, Voter ID, electricity/water bill, bank passbook or statement, registered rent agreement, or gas connection bill. When choosing a document, make sure that the address on the document matches the address you entered in the application. Otherwise, the processing of your new passport may be delayed.

Verification, Tracking, and Other Important Information
On the day of your appointment at the Passport Seva Kendra, carry all the original documents and their copies with you. Remember that if you have changed your city or state, police verification may sometimes be required. Once everything is processed correctly, your new passport will be delivered to your new address within a few weeks. Updating your other documents, such as your Aadhaar and Voter ID cards, before applying for a passport update will help expedite the process.

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