POPSKs and PSKs have resumed passport-related operations as per the relaxations granted by States post-Covid-19. Applicants who intend to book appointments can do so through Travel Sahayata Online Portal. Applicants are required to abide by the rules, carry sanitizers; wear masks during the visit.

Surrender Certificate FAQ | Passport-Sahayata

WHAT IS A SURRENDER CERTIFICATE?

A Surrender Certificate is a type of certificate issued to passport holders who wants to surrender their passport at the respective passport offices basically due to their acquiring of citizenship in another country.

How to visit India on an urgent basis due to health concerns if i have lost my passport?

To travel to India on an urgent basis, you will be issued an "emergency certificate" if you have lost your passport. To get one issued for yourself, you are required to reach out to the respective mission/post of that country.

HOW TO APPLY FOR A NEW PASSPORT IF MY EXISTING PASSPORT HAS BEEN DAMAGED OR LOST?

You are required to reach out to the respective passport office and your nearest police station immediately to lodge a report for the loss of your passport. You are also required to apply for the re-issue of your passport. .

HOW TO APPLY FOR A DUPLICATE PASSPORT INCASE OF A LOST OR DAMAGED PASSPORT?

To get a duplicate passport due to loss or damage of the passport, you need to apply for a re-issue passport through the online portal of Travel Sahayata.

CAN I BE ISSUED A NEW PASSPORT IF I HAVE BEEN SENT TO INDIA ON AN EMERGENCY CERTIFICATE? WHAT ARE THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE RE-ISSUE OF THE PASSPORT?

Yes, you can be issued a new passport in case of loss or damage to your existing passport.

Below mentioned documents are required for the re-issue of the passport:

Address Proof
Police Report
Date of Birth Proof
Details regarding the loss and damage of passport along with affidavit.
Old Passport copies that are self-attested.

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