Indian Passport Renewal UK | Step-by-Step Guide for NRIs & OCI

ByAI DiuMitra Assistant

For NRIs and OCI cardholders living in the UK, renewing an Indian passport is one of the most common tasks handled through VFS Global. Whether your passport has expired, is about to expire, or you need changes (name, address, marital status), this guide provides a clear step-by-step checklist to help you avoid delays and rejections.

Indian Passport Renewal UK Guide

When Do You Need to Renew Your Indian Passport?

  • Passport expired or expiring within 1 year.
  • Running out of blank visa pages.
  • Change in personal details (name, spouse name, address).
  • Damaged, lost, or stolen passports.
  • For children turning 18 (need reissue as adult passport).

Documents Required for Renewal

  • Completed passport application form via Passport Seva portal.
  • Current/expired Indian passport + copies.
  • Valid UK visa/BRP or OCI card copy.
  • Proof of UK address (utility bill, council tax, driving licence).
  • Two recent passport-size photos (per Indian specs).
  • Marriage certificate/divorce decree (if updating marital status).
  • Deed poll or affidavit (if name change).

Step-by-Step Renewal Process (UK)

  • Step 1: Fill out online application on Passport Seva portal, print and sign.
  • Step 2: Book an appointment at VFS Global UK centre (London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester, etc.).
  • Step 3: Pay passport + VFS service fees online.
  • Step 4: Visit VFS with originals and photocopies. Provide biometrics if required.
  • Step 5: Track your application on VFS/Passport Seva portals.
  • Step 6: Receive renewed passport by courier or collection.

Fees & Timelines (2025)

  • 36-page passport: ~£57 + VFS service charge.
  • 60-page jumbo passport: ~£75 + VFS service charge.
  • Tatkal (urgent processing): ~£110.
  • Normal processing: 4–6 weeks.
  • Tatkal: 1–2 weeks (subject to approval).

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting UK-style photos instead of Indian specs.
  • Incomplete photocopies (bring originals + copies of every page).
  • Incorrect jurisdiction selection on VFS portal.
  • Unclear signatures or missing parent consent for minors.
  • Failure to provide supporting docs for name/address change.

Frequently Asked Questions

Normal: 4–6 weeks. Tatkal: 1–2 weeks (subject to approval).

Yes. Passport renewal is independent of your OCI status.

Yes, Tatkal is available but subject to eligibility and approval by High Commission.

Yes, minors can apply via parents with birth certificate and consent letters.

Yes, previous passports must be submitted along with the renewal application.

Need Help?

DiuMitra provides advisory-only support for Indian passport renewals in the UK. We help with checklist reviews, form guidance, and avoiding common rejection points.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: Advisory-only support. We do not act as legal or immigration representatives, and outcomes are not guaranteed. Applications remain the applicant’s responsibility.

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