FIR for damaged Indian passport?

The FIR is only required for the lost passports. Loss of passport should be immediately reported to the nearest Police Station and to the Passport Office (PO) or Indian Mission, if abroad.

1. What should I do if my Indian passport is damaged?
2. What is considered a damaged Indian passport?
3. How do I report a damaged passport?
4. What qualifies as a damaged passport?
5. Can I travel with a slightly damaged passport?
6. What is the fees for reissue of Indian passport?
7. Is visa valid if passport damaged?
8. How can I change my damaged passport in India?
9. What if I make a mistake in passport application?
10. Can I use a water damaged passport?
11. How much money does a passport cost?
12. How much does it cost to replace your passport?

What should I do if my Indian passport is damaged?

A: Loss of passport should be immediately reported to Indian Mission and the Police Station. You need to contact the respective Indian Mission/Post. Generally, an Emergency Certificate (EC) is issued for returning to India after verification of Indian nationality/origin/particulars.

What is considered a damaged Indian passport?

What is the definition of damaged passport? A: Damaged passport is classified further based on the extent of damage, i.e.: Damaged Passport - Passport number is readable, name is legible and photo is intact. Damaged beyond recognition.

How do I report a damaged passport?

If you applied for your passport and haven't received it yet, please call 1-877-487-2778 or 1-888-874-7793 (TDD/TTY). If you are a U.S. citizen overseas and need to replace your lost or damaged passport contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.

What qualifies as a damaged passport?

According to the US government, a passport is considered damaged and may not be used if “The passport has been materially changed in physical appearance or composition, or contains a damaged, defective or otherwise nonfunctioning chip, or includes unauthorized changes, obliterations, entries or photographs, or has ...

Can I travel with a slightly damaged passport?

Promoted Stories. In fact the Home Office warns: "You must replace your passport if it has more than reasonable wear and tear because you may not be allowed to travel with it." That's because a damaged passport may not be accepted as a valid form of identity for you to use when travelling.

What is the fees for reissue of Indian passport?

Is visa valid if passport damaged?

If your passport is damaged to the extent that it is no longer valid for travel then you have to apply for a new visa in a new passport, and will need to submit both the damaged and new passport when you apply.

How can I change my damaged passport in India?

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.

What if I make a mistake in passport application?

However, if you find any mistake/error in the particulars printed in the passport booklet as per the application form submitted, please return the passport for necessary rectification at Regional Passport Office concerned.

Can I use a water damaged passport?

Definition of wear and tear

Wear and tear is therefore more likely. Passports classed as wear and tear can be accepted as evidence of nationality and identity.

How much money does a passport cost?

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How much does it cost to replace your passport?

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