Indian Passport thread coming off [duplicate]

1. What is considered a damaged Indian passport?
2. What is a damaged passport?
3. How can I get duplicate passport in India?
4. What happens if you rip a page out of your passport?
5. Can I travel with a slightly damaged passport?
6. What are the charges for reissue of passport?
7. How damaged is too damaged passport?
8. How do I replace my damaged passport?
9. What is the fastest way to replace a lost passport?
10. How long does it take to reissue a lost passport in India?
11. Can we get duplicate passport?
12. What are the documents required for lost passport?

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.

What is a damaged passport?

Definition of a damaged passport

A damaged passport is one which isn't in a condition to be accepted as proof of identity. Damage may include the following: details are indecipherable. the laminate has lifted enough to allow the possibility of photo substitution. discolouration to the bio-data page.

How can I get duplicate passport in India?

When applying for a duplicate passport, individuals are required to submit a fresh passport application form. This is the same form as the new passport form. The form can be downloaded from the Passport Seva website managed by the Government of India.

What happens if you rip a page out of your passport?

If any page of your passport gets torn, sorry – your passport is officially mutilated. Cut pages. Just like torn pages, if any of your passport pages are partially or completely cut, your passport is now mutilated.

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 are the charges for reissue of passport?

How damaged is too 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 ...

How do I replace my damaged passport?

You will need the following:

1. The damaged U.S. passport.
2. A signed statement explaining the damage.
3. Form DS-11 (Application for U.S. passport)
4. Citizenship evidence* (e.g. birth or naturalization certificate)
5. A photocopy of citizenship evidence.
6. Present ID (in person)
7. A photocopy of ID.
8. One passport photo.

What is the fastest way to replace a lost passport?

Report and Replace a Lost or Stolen Passport

1. The fastest way is to use the wizard to submit form DS-64 online.
2. By phone: call toll free at 1-877-487-2778 (TTY 1-888-874-7793)
3. By mail: use form DS-64 (PDF, Download Adobe Reader) and mail it to the address on the form.

How long does it take to reissue a lost passport in India?

How long does it take to reissue an Indian passport? Normally the entire application process for reissue of passport takes around 15 days. However, if the application is filled in tatkal mode the entire process takes around 7-10 days.

Can we get duplicate passport?

Duplicate passports are not issued. However, a new passport with different passport number may be issued with fresh validity. The applicant has to apply under the 're–issue' category with reason as Lost/Damaged passport.

What are the documents required for lost passport?

FOR REPLACEMENT OF LOST PASSPORT

• Submit Notarized Affidavit of Loss (with detailed explanation on when, where and how passport got lost).
• If the lost passport is still valid, submit Police Report.
• Photocopy of first page of lost passport (if available)