Water-damaged Indian passport expiring in November 2020

1. Can I use a water damaged passport?
2. How do I get a new passport if I damaged India?
3. What if my Indian passport gets wet?
4. What is considered a damaged Indian passport?
5. Is a passport still valid if ripped?
6. What qualifies as a damaged passport?
7. What is the amount to be paid for passport?
8. What do I do if my passport is lost or expired?
9. What should I do with my old Indian passport?
10. How do you dry out a wet passport?
11. What if passport got wet?
12. How can I reissue my passport?

Can I use a water damaged passport?

Wear and tear is therefore more likely. Passports classed as wear and tear can be accepted as evidence of nationality and identity. Where a passport has been accepted as evidence of nationality and identity, the passport should be cancelled and returned to the applicant in the normal way.

How do I get a new passport if I damaged India?

A:

1. Proof of Present Address.
2. Proof of Date of Birth.
3. Affidavit stating how and where the passport got lost/damaged (Annexure 'F')
4. Police report in original.
5. Self-attested photocopy of first two and last two pages, including ECR/Non-ECR page of old passport, if available.

What if my Indian passport gets wet?

My Indian passport got wet and the photo on the laminated side has completely disappeared. ... But, if passport has been damaged beyond recognition, then you cannot apply under the Tatkaal scheme. In that case, you need to visit Passport Officer at your nearest Passport Seva Kendra to get the passport on urgent basis.

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.

Is a passport still valid if ripped?

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 ...

What qualifies as a damaged passport?

the passport cover is ripped or torn or the coating is peeling away. the personal data page has damage like a rip, tear or hole. if you passport has markings on the personal data page that are not official. or if a visa page is missing or torn out.

What is the amount to be paid for passport?

What do I do if my passport is lost or expired?

A: Loss of passport should be immediately reported to the nearest Police Station and to the Passport Office or Indian Mission, if abroad. If required, you can apply for "Re-issue" of passport.

What should I do with my old Indian passport?

At the time of renewing your passport, you're supposed to submit your old passport with the other supporting documents for processing. Your old passport will then be stamped as “cancelled” and returned back along with the new passport.

How do you dry out a wet passport?

You could dry the pages with paper towels as much as possible, then hang it to dry on a string with the pages spread out or separated by bits of paper towel- don't leave them in contact with each other wet or they may stick together. Change the paper towels for dry ones periodically as it dries.

What if passport got wet?

It can be worse and still usable. That shouldn't be a problem as long as your passport is still valid and for a period of more than 6 months, and the pages are legible, especially the pages that contain import information about your identity.

How can I reissue my passport?

To apply for fresh or reissue of passport via e-Form Submission, users need to register on Passport Seva Portal. After registering, login to the Passport Seva Portal. Download the e-Form for fresh or reissue of Passport. Fill the downloaded e-Form and click the Validate & Save button.