Steps to Reschedule Passport Appointment in India

How to Reschedule Your Passport Appointment

Your passport is your ticket to the world outside. It is the most important travel document you need before you can plan a trip abroad. It is essential to prove your identity and nationality in another country, and you must always be with you.

A passport appointment interview is the last step of your passport application or renewal journey. You must visit the nearest PSK (Passport Seva Kendra) or the regional passport office to submit all the necessary documents for your passport application. During this interview, you must provide all the required documents and biometric information at the centre.

For smooth operation, all applicants must have a scheduled appointment for the date and time that suits them. Showing up to this appointment is mandatory before your passport can be processed. However, if something urgent comes up, forcing you to miss the appointment, then you can always reschedule it. Here are the steps to reschedule your passport appointment online and offline:

Online Rescheduling

• Step 1: Visit the official website 'Passport Seva' and log in as an existing user using your credentials.
• Step 2: Now go to the 'Applicant Home' section and check the 'Services' column in the left corner. Click on the 'View Saved/Submitted Application'.
• Step 3: You will see a table of active applications. Below the table, find the option to reschedule passport appointment.
• Step 4: You can select the new appointment slot according to your schedule.
• Step 5: Make any necessary payment and save the acknowledgement receipt.

Please note that you can also 'Cancel Appointment' if you wish to cancel it. However, you don't need to cancel your existing appointment to reschedule it.

Offline Rescheduling

• Step 1: You must visit the nearest passport office to reschedule your appointment.
• Step 2: Meet the passport officer and inform them about your rescheduling. Provide the necessary details to confirm a new slot.
• Step 3: Pay for any applicable rescheduling charges.

Documents Required for Passport Appointment Rescheduling

You must have these documents ready before starting with your passport application reschedule:

• Original receipt of your passport application
• Proof of existing appointment (slip)
• ID proof
• Proof of passport fee payment

How Many Times Can You Reschedule Passport Appointment?

In a given year, you are allowed to cancel and reschedule your passport appointment two times. Exceeding this limit will automatically cancel your passport application, so you must be careful with your slot booking.

Once you have successfully rescheduled your appointment, you will see a pop-up indicating the number of cancellation/rescheduling attempts you still have.

Wrapping Up,

Indian passport processing starts after you successfully submit all the documents and appear for your passport appointment. It is followed by a police verification, after which your passport will be dispatched.

Once you have your passport, make sure to keep it safe at all times, especially when you're in a foreign country. To be safe, always buy travel insurance policy that protects you andth your passport.

With the right trip insurance plan, you can easily avoid unexpected expenses, such as medical expenses, missed flights and the cost of getting a new/duplicate passport abroad.