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To apply for Passport please visit to https://portal6.passportindia.gov.in/Online/index.html

Re-issue of passport on completion of validity of current passport/exhaustion of pages

Duly filled and printed passport application form as mentioned in the link below.
02 recent photographs (one pasted on the designated place in the application form and other stapled on the last page of application form) - For Photo Specification click here (Application form with photo of wrong specifications would be rejected )
Original Passport and one copy of front and last page of the Passport. (Original Passport is mandatory, otherwise application will be rejected)
Copy of Visa/Aufenthaltstitel (Residence permit)
Copy of Proof of City Registration (Meldebesatigung / Anmeldung / Proof of current Germany address)
Payment Proof.
Original Passport and Visa/Residence Permit/ Aufenthaltstitel to be presented during the physical submission of documents at the Embassy for verification
To apply for Passport please visit to https://portal6.passportindia.gov.in/Online/index.html

Passport for children below 18 years of age

Duly filled and printed passport application form as mentioned in the link below.
02 recent photographs (one pasted on the designated place in the application form and other stapled on the last page of application form) - For Photo Specification click here. ( Application form with photo of wrong specifications would be rejected )
Self-attested copies of parents' passports and residence permits / visas
Copy of Visa/Aufenthaltstitel (Residence permit)
Original Passport and one copy of front and last page of the Passport. (Original Passport is mandatory, otherwise application will be rejected)
Copy of Proof of City Registration (Meldebesatigung / Anmeldung / Proof of current Germany address)
Consent Letter/Affidavit from parents/guardian
Note: The passport will be valid for five years or till the minor attends the age of 18 years whichever is earlier. However, minors in the age group of 15 to 18 years are eligible to apply for 10 years validity passport with additional fees.
Receipt of fee.
Original Passport and Visa/Residence Permit/ Aufenthaltstitel to be presented during the physical submission of documents at the Embassy for verification
To apply for Passport please visit to https://portal6.passportindia.gov.in/Online/index.html

Fresh passport to a newborn child

There are two steps for issuance of fresh passport to a new born child outside India.

FIRST STEP (REGISTRATION OF BIRTH/BIRTH CERTIFICATE) : The child must be first registered as an Indian Citizen. For details please click click here

NOTE: For a child born in Germany to be registered as an Indian citizen the application must be made within one year of the child's birth on the prescribed form. At least one of the child's parents must be an Indian citizen at the time of applying.

SECOND STEP (APPLICATION FOR PASSPORT): Following procedure may be followed for applying for fresh passport to a new born child:

Print-out of the passport application form filled online be taken. Instead of signature, thumb impression of the child is required in signature box on the first page and last page of the application form below the photograph ( l eft hand thumb impression)
Procedure as mentioned above in First Step for registration of child as an Indian citizen be followed and separate set of documents may be attached as mentioned above.
Copy of Birth Certificate issued by the local German Authority
02 recent photographs (one pasted on the designated place in the application form and other stapled on the last page of application form) - For Photo Specification click here . ( Application form with photo of wrong specifications would be rejected )
Self-attested copies of parents' passports and residence permits / visas
Copy of Meldebescheinigung (Proof of residency/address)
Consent Letter/Affidavit from parents/guardian.
Annexure C – applicable when one parent has not given consent
Expected Service Time 6-8 weeks
Child’s presence at the consulate is not mandatory. However the presence of both the parents is mandatory at the time of submission of the application.
Payment proof
Original Passport and Visa/Residence Permit/ Aufenthaltstitel to be presented during the physical submission of documents at the Embassy for verification

Fresh passport to a newborn child

There are two steps for issuance of fresh passport to a new born child outside India. Applications from both steps can be submitted together while submitting documents at the Embassy

FIRST STEP (REGISTRATION OF BIRTH/BIRTH CERTIFICATE) : The child must be first registered as an Indian Citizen. For details please click click here

SECOND STEP (APPLICATION FOR PASSPORT): Following procedure may be followed for applying for fresh passport to a new born child:

Print-out of the passport application form filled online be taken. Instead of signature, thumb impression of the child is required in signature box on the first page and last page of the application form below the photograph ( l eft hand thumb impression)
Procedure as mentioned above in First Step for registration of child as an Indian citizen be followed and separate set of documents may be attached as mentioned above.
Copy of Birth Certificate issued by the local German Authority(Do Not present the certificate issued for purpose of Kindergeld, Elterngeld or Schwangershaft)
02 recent photographs (one pasted on the designated place in the application form and other stapled on the last page of application form) - For Photo Specification click here . ( Application form with photo of wrong specifications would be rejected )
Self-attested copies of parents' passports and residence permits / visas
Copy of Proof of City Registration (Meldebesatigung / Anmeldung / Proof of current Germany address)
Consent Letter/Affidavit from parents/guardian.
Annexure C – applicable when one parent has not given consent
Expected Service Time 6-8 weeks
Child’s presence at the consulate is not mandatory. However the presence of both the parents is mandatory at the time of submission of the application.
Payment can be made at the counter at Consular Section
Original Passport and Visa/Residence Permit/ Aufenthaltstitel to be presented during the physical submission of documents at the Embassy for verification
To apply for Passport please visit to https://portal6.passportindia.gov.in/Online/index.html

Re-issue of passport for splitting name (writing name and surname in different columns in the passport)

Duly filled and printed passport application form as mentioned in the link below.
02 recent photographs (one pasted on the designated place in the application form and other stapled on the last page of application form) - For Photo Specification click here .( Application form with photo of wrong specifications would be rejected )
Original Passport and one copy of front and last page of the Passport. (Original Passport is mandatory, otherwise application will be rejected)
Copy of Visa/Aufenthaltstitel (Residence permit)
Copy of Proof of City Registration (Meldebesatigung / Anmeldung / Proof of current Germany address)
Affidavit for name split
Any two public documents issued by Authority of India /School leaving Certificates
Payment proof.
Original Passport and Visa/Residence Permit/ Aufenthaltstitel to be presented during the physical submission of documents at the Embassy for verification
To apply for Passport please visit to https://portal6.passportindia.gov.in/Online/index.html

Re-issue of passport for inclusion of spouse name in the passport

Duly filled and printed passport application form as mentioned in the link below.
02 recent photographs (one pasted on the designated place in the application form and other stapled on the last page of application form) - For Photo Specification click here. ( Application form with photo of wrong specifications would be rejected )
Original Passport and one copy of front and last page of the Passport. (Original Passport is mandatory, otherwise application will be rejected)
Copy of Visa/Aufenthaltstitel (Residence permit)
Copy of Proof of City Registration (Meldebesatigung / Anmeldung / Proof of current Germany address)
Self-Declaration by the applicant OR the Copy of Marriage Certificate
Payment proof.
Original Passport and Visa/Residence Permit/ Aufenthaltstitel to be presented during the physical submission of documents at the Embassy for verification
To apply for Passport please visit to https://portal6.passportindia.gov.in/Online/index.html

Re-issue of passport in lieu of lost or damaged passport

(one pasted on the designated place in the application form and other stapled on the last page of application form)

Photocopy of the lost passport (first page and last page). Passport in original in case of damaged passport
Police report, in original, for the lost passport containing the lost passport number
An Affidavit for Passport in lieu of Lost/Damaged Passport (Annexure L) and Affidavit regarding Transfer of Residence. -->Affidavit regarding loss of passport/damaged passport. -->
- In case of lost or damaged passport, postal applications will not be accepted , you are requested to visit Embassy of India with the application and supporting documents as explained below.
- Duly filled and printed passport application form as mentioned in the link below.
- 02 recent photographs (one pasted on the designated place in the application form and other stapled on the last page of application form) - For Photo Specification click here . (Application form with photo of wrong specifications would be rejected)
- Photocopy of the lost passport (first page and last page). Passport in original in case of damaged passport.
- Police report, in original, for the lost passport containing the lost passport number
- An Affidavit for Passport in lieu of Lost/Damaged Passport ( Annexure L ) and Affidavit regarding Transfer of Residence. Copy of Visa/Aufenthaltstitel (Residence Permit) and copy of the same. Original to be presented at the time of submission of documents. When Visa is also lost, Bescheinigung is to be submitted obtained from Landesamt für Einwanderung (LEA or Ausländerbehorde). -->
- Copy of Visa/Residence Permit/Auftenthaltstitel
- Original to be presented at the time of submission of documents for verification.
- In the case, when Visa/Residence Permit/Auftenthaltstitel is lost, a certificate from Immigration Office, called Bescheinigung, clearly stating the validity of applicant´s Visa/Residence Permit/Auftenthaltstitel, is to be submitted.
- This certificate can be obtained from Immigration Office ( Landesamt für Einwanderung /LEA or Ausländerbehorde) of the city you reside in.
- Copy of Proof of City Registration (Meldebesatigung / Anmeldung / Proof of current Germany address)
- Payment of 112 Euro for 36 pages and payment of 132 for 60 pages can be paid in cash at the Cash counter at Consular Section of Embassy.
- Payment Proof if payment made online.
- To apply for Passport please visit to https://portal6.passportindia.gov.in/Online/index.html
(In case of frequent loss/damage of passport, additional penalty will be separately charged and decided on a case to case basis).

Re-issue of passport due to change in appearance

(Phsyical presence of Applicant is mandatory at the Consulate for submission/processing of application)

Re-issue of passport on completion of validity of current passport/exhaustion of pages

Passport for children below 18 years of age

Fresh passport to a newborn child

Re-issue of passport for splitting name (writing name and surname in different columns in the passport)

Re-issue of passport for inclusion of spouse name in the passport

Re-issue of passport in lieu of lost or damaged passport

Re-issue of passport due to change in appearance

Re-issue of passport due to change of name after marriage or remarriage

Re-issue of passport due to change of name after divorce/death of spouse

Re-issue of passport due to change in name (For reasons other than marriage or divorce)