Why does it take 2 months for issue of a fresh passport in place of an expired one?
Ans. Issue of a fresh passport in lieu of an expired one takes 2 months as reference to original passport issuing authorities needs to be made for verification of particulars/antecedents etc. Q. 9 When to renew the passport and when to apply for a new passport. Ans. An Indian passport is normally valid for 10 years for adults and 5 years for minors from the date of its issue. It must be replaced with a fresh passport after expiry of its validity. Application for a fresh passport can be made up to one year before the date of expiry of the present passport. It is always better to apply well in time. Similarly, if your passport is due to expire but has not lived its life of 10 years /5 years you should apply well in time for its renewal. Q. 10 Requirements for applying for new/fresh passport. Ans. All passport Applicants have to register online. After registering online,print out the form and lodge along with current passport (and additional booklets, if any, issued). Four latest photogra
