I need to renew or replace an Indian passport abroad
Use the mission serving your residence and its current service arrangements.
Source snapshot: 5 September 2026. Check current requirements with the issuing authority.
Understand the issue
The responsible mission’s instructions determine the overseas process. Application centres, fees and appointment arrangements can change.
Prepare your next steps
Find the responsible mission
Start with Passport Seva or MEA’s mission directory.
Select the correct service
A routine reissue, lost passport, name change and a child’s application may have different requirements.
Check the latest local instructions
Confirm appointment, fee, document and police-verification requirements directly.
Review connected travel documents
Check how a new passport affects your residence permit, tickets and other linked records.
Retain the application reference
Track through the official route and keep copies of the submitted documents.
Documents to prepare
- Existing passport or loss details
- Overseas residence and address evidence
- Service-specific supporting documents
- Application and payment reference
Questions for your adviser
- Is this the correct jurisdiction and application category?
- What happens if I must travel before the process finishes?
- Which linked records must I update after reissue?
Watch for
Use only service providers linked by the responsible mission’s current website.
Who can help
Your Indian mission or its officially designated service provider.
Original sources
- Passport Seva, Ministry of External Affairs: Passport services at missions abroad
Official starting point for Indian passport applications and reissues abroad.
- Ministry of External Affairs: Find your Indian embassy or consulate
Find the mission responsible for your place of residence and its current instructions.
General information only. Verify your circumstances and current rules with the relevant authority and a qualified professional before acting.
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