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Lost/Damaged Passport Services in Delhi

Definition of Lost/Damaged Passports

Damaged Passport is classified further based on the extent of damage, i.e.:

• Passport number is readable, name is legible and photo is intact
• Damaged beyond recognition

What if I lost my passport and urgently need to visit India?

In case of lost passport you should be immediately report to Indian Mission and the Police Station. You need to contact the respective Indian Mission/Post, in these situations an Emergency Certificate (EC) is issued for returning to India after verification of Indian nationality/origin/particulars.

What is the procedure to apply for duplicate Passport in case of lost or damaged Passport?

Duplicate Passports are not issued. However, a new Passport with different Passport number may be issued with fresh validity. The applicant has to apply under the ‘re–issue’ category with reason as Lost/Damaged Passport.

My Passport booklet is damaged. I want to go abroad on urgent basis. What should I do?

In case your Passport has not been damaged beyond recognition, i.e. Passport number is legible, name is legible and photo is intact, then you can apply for re-issue of Passport under the Tatkaal scheme. However, the final authority for the issuance of Passport under the Tatkaal scheme lies with the Passport office. But, if Passport has been damaged beyond recognition, then you cannot apply under the Tatkal scheme.

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