What is the definition of damaged passport?
Damaged passport is classified further based on the extent of damage, i.e.: 1) Damaged Passport - Passport number is readable, the name is legible and the photo is intact and 2) Damaged beyond recognition.
What should I do, if my passport has been lost or damaged?
Loss or Damage of passport should be immediately reported to the nearest Indian Mission or at nearest Visa service Center. Also, apply for "Re-issue" of passport and submit the required documents along with your passport application form.
My passport booklet is damaged.
In case your passport has not been damaged beyond recognition, i.e. passport number is legible, the name is legible and the photo is intact, then you can apply for re-issue of passport under the Tatkaal scheme. But, if the passport has been damaged beyond recognition, then you cannot apply under the Tatkaal scheme.
Passports - Online Registration Form
The Government of India has now introduced the Online Registration Form for all overseas Indian nationals seeking Passport Services. The procedure would now enable the Indian nationals residing overseas to obtain Printed Passports.
Please refer to the following table to select the correct Indian Mission for your city when filling out your online Visa Application Form:
Source: vfs
Processing Time:
- For lost/damaged passport 8 weeks in most cases. However, in some cases, it could take 4 months.
Checklist and application forms:
please find the checklist and application forms (for lost/damaged passport holders) to apply for the new passport: FORMS
Helpline number :- 02 9037 2579
