Lost Your Passport? Here's How To Get a New One

Introduction

If you've lost your passport, don't panic! You can still get a replacement and leave for your trip. The process of getting a new passport may take some time, but it's worth it if you want to travel abroad in peace. However, one must be careful when applying for a new passport as there are certain rules that need to be followed while doing so. In this article, we'll tell you all about getting a new passport—from what documents are required to how much time will it take?

Get in touch with the local Regional Passport Office (RPO)

If you’ve lost your passport, the first thing to do is contact the local Regional Passport Office (RPO). The RPO is responsible for issuing passports and has access to all of your information. It will help you get a new ID card as soon as possible, which can be used until they issue you a new passport.

If you don’t know where the RPO is located, call your local police department or embassy and ask them to direct you there. If no one else can help guide you there, call 911 and let them do what they can for support!

Find out if a Tatkal passport is right for you.

• If you absolutely need to travel in less than 24 hours, and the regular procedure takes longer than that, a Tatkal passport is an option.

• In case of emergency, a Tatkal passport can be issued on weekends and holidays.

• A Tatkal passport can also be issued from any RPO across India as opposed to only one Regional Passport Office (RPO).

Apply for your new passport in person or through Speed Post.

If you're applying for a new passport in person, head to the Regional Passport Office near you. You’ll need to bring all of the required documents (see above) as well as your old passport copy with any relevant visas stamped in it. If you no longer have this, they will issue one at the time of application.

If you don’t have time to go there, or would rather not make a trip out of it all, Speed Post is another option! They'll send an agent over to pick up your papers and passports from home:

However, if you choose Speed Post instead of going personally for your new passport application process then there will be courier charges involved which will vary depending on where exactly in India or abroad they want their agents/couriers/runners/whatever else people call them nowadays;

Gather all required documents to support your request.

• If you’re a U.S. citizen and the passport was lost, damaged or stolen while you were in the United States, you will need to apply for a new one at an acceptance facility or through your local office.

• You should always be prepared with an alternate form of identification (such as your driver's license) when traveling internationally by air or sea, or crossing into Mexico or Canada by land border crossing. If your primary ID is lost/stolen/damaged while abroad, visit a passport acceptance facility as soon as possible to get it replaced before leaving the country of issue.

Obtain two passport-sized photographs of yourself.

• Obtain two passport-sized photographs of yourself.

• These must be taken by a commercial photographer and the photographer should ask for your name, date of birth and show their ID when taking your photo.

• If you don't have access to a professional commercial photographer then please visit https://photographybyrachelle.ca/photography-services/passport-size-photographs/.

We recommend that you wear dark clothing without patterns or stripes as they will affect the quality of the scan.

Pay the fee and submit your application at the Passport Seva Kendra.

You will need to pay the fee at the Passport Seva Kendra, who will then process your application and issue you a receipt. You must carry this receipt with you when picking up your passport.

Carry proof of identity and address with you to pick up your passport after it's ready.

The next step is to go to the passport acceptance facility that processed your application and pick up your new passport. Bring the following with you:

• A valid photo ID, such as a driver's license or military ID card. If you don't have one of these, then bring two other forms of identification in addition to proof of your U.S. citizenship (such as a birth certificate, naturalization certificate or certified copy of the birth record).

• Proof that you live at the address listed on your application form—for example, an original utility bill less than two months old showing both names and current mailing address (including apartment number). If possible get one from each service provider (gas/electricity/cable etc.). You can also use documents from a private school if they are official transcripts showing attendance at that school while living at your current address; otherwise, contact them directly asking if they will issue an affidavit attesting their knowledge of your residency there). Remember: All documentation must have been issued within six months prior to picking up your passport!

The steps above can help you get a new passport even before you depart from India

Regardless of whether you are leaving the country or not, it is possible to apply for a new passport. The steps above can help you get a new passport even before you depart from India.

You can apply in person or through Speed Post. You will have to submit your application at the Passport Seva Kendra and pay the fee there as well. If you send it by Speed Post, then ensure to send it via registered post so that they know where and when it should be delivered.

Conclusion

A lost passport is a very stressful situation to be in. However, if you follow the steps listed above and get in touch with your local RPO as soon as possible, you’ll be able to get your new passport without any hassle.