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Passport is a very essential document which not only allows you to travel Abroad but also serves as a strong Identity & Address Proof. But what if you somehow misplace your Passport, its get stolen somewhere or is damaged beyond recognition? Don’t worry, we will help you out with the complete steps to be followed if your Passport is Lost or Stolen.
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What to do if your Passport is Lost or Stolen ?
Step 1 : Register an FIR for Lost or Stolen Passport
If your Passport is Lost, Misplaced or Stolen, the first and the foremost thing you need to do is to go the Nearest Police Station and lodge an FIR (Non-Congnisable). Keep your FIR copy safely for future purposes.
If you have lost your Passport in Delhi or Mumbai, you can lodge your FIR Online. Check the below links to know how to Register Online FIR in Delhi or Mumbai.
Step 2 : Inform the RPO/PSK about the Loss of Passport
Visit the Regional Passport Office or Passport Seva Kendra from where your Passport was issued and inform them about the Loss of Passport. If you are Abroad, you need to visit the Indian Mission to report for the Loss of Passport.
Step 3 : Filling up the Passport Application Form
You need to fill the Passport Re-Issue form in order to get a New Passport in place of your Lost/Misplaced Passport.
You can follow the Procedure mentioned in the link provided below to fill up your Passport Reissue form :
Step 4 : Checking the Fee Amount and Booking the Appointment Accordingly
Normal Case
For a 36 Pages Passport,
Case 1 : If your Passport was not Expired at the Time of getting Lost or Stolen, you need to Pay a Fee of Rs.3000
Case 2 : If your Passport was Expired at the Time of getting Lost or Stolen, you need to Pay a Fee of Rs.1500
For a 60 Pages Passport,
Case 1 : If your Passport was not Expired at the Time of getting Lost or Stolen, you need to Pay a Fee of Rs.3500
Case 2 : If your Passport was Expired at the Time of getting Lost or Stolen, you need to Pay a Fee of Rs.2000
Tatkal Case
For a 36 Pages Passport,
Case 1 : If your Passport was not Expired at the Time of getting Lost or Stolen, you need to Pay a Fee of Rs.5000
Case 2 : If your Passport was Expired at the Time of getting Lost or Stolen, you need to Pay a Fee of Rs.3500
For a 60 Pages Passport,
Case 1 : If your Passport was not Expired at the Time of getting Lost or Stolen, you need to Pay a Fee of Rs.5500
Case 2 : If your Passport was Expired at the Time of getting Lost or Stolen, you need to Pay a Fee of Rs.4000
Step 5 : Preparing the Annexure ‘L’
Visit the Notary & Prepare an Affidavit stating how and where the passport got lost/damaged (Annexure ‘L’).
List of Documents Required to be Submitted at PSK/RPO
- Proof of Present Address
- Proof of Date of Birth
- Affidavit stating how and where the passport got lost/damaged (Annexure ‘L’)
- Police report in original (FIR Copy)
- Self-attested photocopy of first two and last two pages, including ECR/Non-ECR page of old passport, if available.
You can follow the above procedure to get back a New Passport in place of your Lost or Stolen Passport. If you still have any doubts, you can leave a comment below.
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