If you have recently changed your 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 identity document. If your passport address is incorrect, you may face problems with immigration or visa applications.
The good news is that updating your address in your passport is not difficult. You can do it very easily from home. Today, we will explain all the steps in detail, which will help you update your address in your passport.
A new passport is issued when the address changes
If a person changes their address, it is considered a change in personal details. In such cases, instead of making changes to the current passport, the passport office issues a new passport. This is done for security and proper verification, so that you do not face any legal or administrative problems in the future.
How to apply online
- To change your address in your passport, you first need to:
- Go to the Passport Seva website and log in to your account. Then select Passport Re-issue and choose "Change of Personal Particulars" as the reason.
- After that, 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 in your passport, you will need to provide valid proof of your new address. For this, 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 it contains the same address you provided in your 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 the original and copies of all your documents. Remember that if you have changed your city or state, a 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. If you update documents like your Aadhaar and Voter ID cards before applying for a passport update, the process will be even faster.
