Renewal/Re-issue of Passport for Adults

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Renewal/Re-issue of Passport for Adults

Change of Name: 

  1. Alias Name

    • Only real/ official name of the applicant is printed on the Passport. Supporting ID proofs (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID etc.) for current name to be provided

  1. Maiden to married name (change in surname)- 

  • Marriage Certificate issued by competent authority

OR

  • Joint Declaration as prescribed in Annexure J (link)

  1. Reissue of passport to married women with maiden name [Women who are married, not divorced or widowed, but wants to get passport in maiden name ]

  • Clippings of two newspapers [one newspaper in India and one in UAE] or the Gazette notification of the concerned State Government (Click here for advertisement format) 

  • At least two public documents issued in the desired name.  [In case of NRI applicants and their dependent family members who have been staying abroad on long term permanent or work visa/permit - two documents issued by the local Government are also acceptable]

[Note:- This clause would not be applicable for temporary residents and visitors from India.]

  1. Change of Name/Addition of surname

  • Clippings of two newspapers [one prominent newspaper in India and one local newspaper in UAE] or the Gazette notification of the concerned State Government (Click here for advertisement format) 

  • At least two public documents issued in the desired name.  [In case of NRI applicants and their dependent family members who have been staying abroad on long term permanent or work visa/permit - two documents issued by the local Government are also acceptable]

[Note:- This clause would not be applicable for temporary residents and visitors from India.]

It may also be noted that addition of surname to the given name will also be treated as name change.

  1. Shifting of words of name/Change of sequence of words of name/changing arrangements of various parts of existing name

(e.g., Parmeshwaran Shiva Kumaran to Shiva Parmeshwaran Kumaran)

  • At least two public documents issued in the desired name.  [In case of NRI applicants and their dependent family members who have been staying abroad on long term permanent or work visa/permit - two documents issued by the local Government are also acceptable]

  1. Minor corrections in name

(e.g., D’Souza to De Souza or Sanjeev to Sanjiv)

  • No documents required

  1. Splitting of existing name in given name and surname

(eg. If an applicant held a passport in the name of SANJU MOHAN PRASAD with surname field blank, he may be allowed to enter SANJU MOHAN or SANJU as the first name and PRASAD or MOHAN PRASAD as surname.)

  • At least two public documents issued in the desired name.  [In case of NRI applicants and their dependent family members who have been staying abroad on long term permanent or work visa/permit - two documents issued by the local Government are also acceptable]

8. Initials in the name should not be written

             The Passport application should be indicate the expanded name of the applicant as per the passport rules. Please refer to the instructions for filling the passport application form. 

9. Change of Place or Date of Birth

  • Applicants need to take prior approval of the Consulate General of India, Dubai before submitting the application with BLS international. Refer Circular for guidelines in regard to change/correction of date of birth entries in the passport of an applicant already held by him/her.

Circular (Click here to view)

10. Change of address (Passport Printable address) 

  1. Any of the following documents may be accepted as Proof of Residence in India-

  1. Aadhaar Card/ e-Aadhar/ Letter containing the unique Aadhar number

  2. Applicant’s current and valid ration card 

  3. Driving License

  4. Election ID card 

  5. Electricity bill 

  6. Gas Connection Bill 

  7. Income Tax Assessment Order 

  8. Marriage Certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriages along with address proof of spouse in respect of newly married women 

  9. Parents’ address proof in case of minors (if address is other than printed on passport)

  10. Passport of son/ daughter in case of dependent parents 

  11. Photo Passbook of running Bank Account (Scheduled Public Sector Banks, Scheduled Private Sector Indian Banks and Regional Rural Banks only) 

  12. Proof of Address (POA) issued by the India Post, Department of Posts 

  13. Rent Agreement 

  14. Spouse's passport copy/address proof if want to take address of spouse 

  15. Telephone (landline or post-paid mobile bill)

  16. Water Bill

  1. If applicant wants to get UAE Address on Passport then the following documents may be accepted-

  1. DEWA/SEWA bill and title deed under applicant’s/spouse/ parent’s name only.

  2. Address Proof in India for the purpose of verification

 11.Correction of Father/Mother Name 

[Minor change in father’s/mother’s name Additional documents required]

Father’s passport copy or Mother’s passport copy as the case may be or other ID proof with correct name.

OR 

Applicant’s Birth Certificate 

OR 

Educational document of applicant such as School Leaving Certificate, Yearly Mark sheet, certifying Father’s/Mother’s name as the case may be. 

[Major/complete change in father’s name]

  • Father’s/Mother’s passport copy as the case may be 

OR

  • Applicant’s Birth Certificate 

OR

  • Educational document of applicant such as School Leaving Certificate, Yearly Marksheet, certifying Father’s/Mother’s name as the case may be. 

AND 

  • One and Same Certificate/ Divergence Certificate issued by the State/Central Government in India OR a letter from the Tehsildar/ District Administration of the local district in India certifying that both the names (of father/mother as the case may be) belong to same person.

12. Change in the name of deceased parents

There is no law under which a person, not even the legal heirs of a deceased, can change the name of deceased persons. Admittedly, a deceased person has throughout his life used the name for all official transactions during his life period and now his legal heirs/descendants cannot, for their convenience whatsoever, be allowed to change the name of a deceased 

[Extension of initials of the name of the parents into full name may be allowed, subject to submission of proof.]

13.Deletion of Spouse name

  • Divorce Decree issued/approved by Indian Court

[Note: - As per the extant guidelines issued by Government of India, foreign divorce judgment is not valid even if it’s duly apostilled/authenticated by foreign Government or Indian Embassy/Consulate abroad for purpose of grant of any passport service.

In case of mutually agreed or mutually properly contested divorce cases, an application must be submitted by the parties at the competent Indian civil court and a declaratory order authenticating and confirming that the foreign divorce decree is in accordance with Indian law must be obtained by the concerned parties, before submitting the mutual/contested foreign divorce decree as supporting documents for grant of any passport service.]

14.Addition of Spouse name

  • Marriage Certificate issued by competent authority

OR

  • Joint declaration  as prescribed in Annexure J (link)

15.Lost Passport

  • Photocopy of the lost passport (of first, last, address page if separate page, any other endorsement pages and visa page with additional booklets, if any. 

  • FIR/Police Certificate/Translated version in English

  • Declaration in Annexure “F” (Click here to download)

  • Cases if the valid UAE residence visa page is not available then Entry/Exit paper issued by UAE immigration authority with legal English translation is required. 

  • Consent of both the parents of the applicant, in case of minors. 

16.Damaged Passport

  • Damaged passport, in original, with a clear photocopy (of first, last, address page (if separate page), any other endorsement pages and visa page with additional booklets, if any.  

  • Declaration in Annexure “F” (Click here to download)

  • Copy of valid UAE visa/Emirates ID

17.Passport renewal for Seamen

  • Original Indian Passport

  • Copy of Continuous Discharge Card (CDC) 

  • Vessel Landing Permit

  • Letter from Captain

  • Crew List

  • Entry exit paper from port

  • Photo testified letter and Valid Trade License from Company in Dubai

  • Only Eligible for Short validity passport (1 year)

  • Authorization letter

  • ID of the person who has been authorized to submit the documents.

18.Indian Passports issued for travel to Israel

For Business purpose – 

  • Invitation letter from company in Israel.

  • Photo testified letter and Trade License from local Company in Dubai. 

For Tourism purpose (sponsored by employer) – 

  • Hotel Booking and Ticket Booking is required. 

  • Photo testified letter from sponsor in UAE and passport copy of the sponsor. 

  • Sworn Affidavit duly attested by the Consulate General of India, Dubai.

19.Removal of ECR 

  • All persons having educational qualification of matriculation (pass) and above or persons processing two years diploma from any institute recognized by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) or State Council of Vocational Training (SCVT), or persons holding three years diploma/equivalent degree from institutions, such as Polytechnics recognized by the Central/State Governments of India. 

  • ECR passport holder completed 3 years abroad, other than India – Application accepted with copies of entry/exit stamp and previous visas. 

  • All persons above the age of 50 years and children up to the age of 18 years. 

20.Change of signature/ Appearance 

  • No additional documents are required.

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