Fast-Track Your Indian Passport Renewal in the UK | Visament

You will have to renew your passport if your passport is going to expire soon, the pages have been filled, you have lost your passport, or you need to change your name. It can be because of any reason. 

You can renew an Indian passport from the UK. You should do some research before going for a renewal and make sure that you have all the documents that are required. In this blog, we will learn about how you can do an Indian passport renewal. 

What is the procedure for Indian Passport Renewal?

You have to apply online for the renewal of your passport. VFS Global works with the Indian government to provide visas, passports, OCI cards, etc. however, the online application is only one part of the process. You will have to go in person to the VFS center to renew your passport. You can follow these steps to get the Indian passport renewal in UK:

• Fill out the passport renewal application online through the online portals
• You should make sure that you have all the required documents and evidence that you need to submit with the application. 
• The next step is to book an appointment at any of the nearest VFS global centers. You can do this online. You have to take all the documents along with your application to the VFS application center.
• After submitting your application, you can keep track of the update of your application. You will get an email regarding the approval of your passport by the Indian government. 

What are the documents required to get an Indian passport renewed?

There are some documents that you need to submit with the passport application. You should check the website to see what are all the documents that you need to submit or if there any additional documents that are required. These are some of the documents that you will have to submit

• A printed signed copy of the Indian passport application form that you have filled out online
• Four passport photos
• A declaration form both printed and signed 
• A printed and completed annexure form
• PPF for police verification in India
• Address proof of UK
• Copies of your biometric residence permit and a valid UK visa
• Your Old Indian passport
• Copy of the first and the last page of your passport

You also have to take your original documents with you for the verification process. You will have to submit documents depending on the situation for example:

1. If you want to change your name on the passport, you will have to provide evidence of the reason why you want to change the name. For this, you will be required to submit a marriage certificate or a divorce certificate according to your reason
2. If your passport gets stolen, you will have to submit a lot of documents as evidence about the passport and a police report about the lost passport to get the Indian passport services.

How much time does the Indian passport renewal take in the UK?

To get your passport renewed in the UK, the process will take up to four to five weeks. Your passport will then get delivered to you within ten working days if you have not submitted any wrong information or details that need to be verified. 

If you have any kind of urgency such as a medical emergency, or family bereavement, or you have to leave the UK early for any reason. Then you can communicate with the embassy for a Tatkal service. In such a service the passport processing time will usually be two to three working days.

Conclusion 

You should read and follow the instructions mentioned on the VFS global website or the Indian High Commission website. It will help you to not miss out on any kind of process and get your passport renewed at its earliest. Make sure to submit all the documents for passport in India Keep yourself updated about the status of your application. 

Frequently Asked Question 

Qus. Do I have to send my old passport to get a new renewed passport?

Ans. Yes, you will have to send the old passport as well to get your Indian passport renewed in the UK.

Qus. Is police verification required to get my passport renewed?

Ans.  If you are renewing your passport before it expires then there is no need for police verification but if your passport gets stolen then you will have to submit a police report about the lost passport

Qus. How much time does the police verification for a passport will take?

Ans. The police verification process will usually take two to three weeks. They can either reject or approve the application for the renewal of an Indian passport in London.