Re-issue of Passport for Adults for splitting name – 36 Pages

You may apply for this service under the following circumstances:

1. If an individual does not have a surname and wishes to split their existing “Given Name” into a “Given Name” and a “Surname”.
2. If an individual wishes to add a “Surname” when previously only a “Given Name” was recorded.
   
   

Important Information:

1. Ensure that you determine and apply under the correct jurisdiction before submitting your application. Refer to the “How to Apply” or “Jurisdiction” sections for further guidance.
2. A recent copy of the meldebescheinigung (proof of address) must be submitted along with the passport application.
3. A consular surcharge of EUR 2 will be applicable to all passport services and should be paid along with the passport and service fees as outlined in the “Fee Details” section.
4. The processing time for a fully completed passport application can take up to seven weeks. Applicants will be notified via SMS at various stages throughout the process. To track the current status, please use the “Track Application” page.
5. Tatkal (urgent processing) services are not available at the Indian Embassy or Consulates.
6. Applicants must schedule an appointment in advance to submit their application at the Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC). Entry will only be permitted at the ICAC on the specific date and time mentioned in the appointment letter. Walk-in applicants without an appointment will not be accommodated.
7. Payments at the ICAC can be made in cash. Applicants using the Postal Service must include proof of payment along with all other required documents, as per the checklist.
8. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure all supporting documents listed in the “Documents Checklist” are included. Incomplete applications will not be accepted at the ICAC.
   
   

Note: Once the application for reissue is accepted, the old passport will be cancelled by the Embassy and cannot be used for travel.

Click here to check your jurisdiction.

Application Procedure:

1. Register on the <du digital portal >.
   Select your country of residence, complete the required details, and click the “Register” link.
2. Login to the Global Passport Seva Online Portal using the Login ID created during registration.
3. Select the “Type of Service” you wish to apply for.
4. Complete the application form by entering the necessary details and submit the form online.
5. After submission, click on the “Print Application Form” link to generate a printout of the application, which will include your Application Reference Number (ARN) and other relevant details.
6. Submit your application by either:
   • Visiting the Embassy in person along with the printed application, applicable fee (payable only in cash), and original documents for verification. For a list of required documents for each service type, click here.
   • Sending your application by post. If using the postal service, ensure the fee is paid online (payment details available here) and include proof of payment along with the other required documents in your postal package.
     
     

Applications sent through Post or Courier are considered as “Postal Applications.” Applicants opting for this method must follow specific instructions and meet all requirements to ensure successful processing:

• If applying for a passport service via post, you must submit a completed and signed application form along with all necessary documents listed in the “Documents Checklist” section.
• ⚠️Note: For certain services, personal presence at the Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) may still be mandatory, even if applying by post.
• Documents must be sent by registered mail to the correct designated ICAC, in accordance with all photograph specifications, fee instructions, and jurisdiction guidelines.
• You may choose to have your passport returned via courier using the ICAC’s return service—ensure the return address is correctly mentioned.
• All documents must be properly sealed before posting. Incomplete forms or incorrect fees will lead to processing delays.
• Any deficiencies or incomplete submissions will be reflected and updated continuously in the application tracking system on the portal.
• Only one application per package is allowed. Do not include multiple applications in a single postal envelope.
• The return shipping address must exactly match the address proof submitted with your application.

Applications sent through Post or Courier are considered as “Postal Applications.” Applicants opting for this method must follow specific instructions and meet all requirements to ensure successful processing:

• If applying for a passport service via post, you must submit a completed and signed application form along with all necessary documents listed in the “Documents Checklist” section.
• ⚠️Note: For certain services, personal presence at the Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) may still be mandatory, even if applying by post.
• Documents must be sent by registered mail to the correct designated ICAC, in accordance with all photograph specifications, fee instructions, and jurisdiction guidelines.
• You may choose to have your passport returned via courier using the ICAC’s return service—ensure the return address is correctly mentioned.
• All documents must be properly sealed before posting. Incomplete forms or incorrect fees will lead to processing delays.
• Any deficiencies or incomplete submissions will be reflected and updated continuously in the application tracking system on the portal.
• Only one application per package is allowed. Do not include multiple applications in a single postal envelope.
• The return shipping address must exactly match the address proof submitted with your application.

How to Apply (Postal Method)

To apply by post, follow these steps carefully:

1. Create an account on the <Du digital portal >website.
   👉Click Here to Register
2. Fill the online Passport Application Form on the Global Passport Seva Online Portal:
   • Go to https://portal6.passportindia.gov.in/Online/index.html
   • Select your country of residence, complete the details, and click on “Register”
   • Login using the credentials you created
   • Select the “Type of Service”
   • Fill out the application form and submit it
   • After submission, click “Print Application Form” to generate the document containing your Application Reference Number (ARN)
3. Transfer the applicable fees (see “Fees Details” section for the exact amount) to the correct Du Digital Global ICAC bank account, based on your city:

 Important: When making the bank transfer, only enter your ‘Postal Identifier Number’ or ‘Postal Reference Number’ in the remarks/narration field. This is essential for fast and accurate reconciliation of your payment.

       4. While filling the postal application form:

• • Include your ARN number
  • Mention the Transaction ID of your payment
  • Attach all required documents as listed in the checklist

Postal Application Label Instructions

To streamline your postal submission:

• Generate and print your Postal Application Label after filling out your postal form.
• Use A4 or A5 paper for printing and ensure the label is clearly legible
• Affix the label securely on the front of your package
• Ensure the barcode remains visible and undamaged
• Use a reliable courier or postal service to dispatch your package to the ICAC address mentioned on the label

Please Note: Submitting your ARN number and Transaction ID is mandatory for processing. Omitting this may lead to application rejection.

Document Checklist

Ensure the following:

• Submit all documents exactly as mentioned in the “Documents Checklist” section
• Include proof of fee payment
• If applying for an Indian passport and opting for return by post, you must send the original passport
• ⚠️ If an incomplete application remains unresolved for more than 21 days after submission, it will not be processed and will be returned at the applicant’s expense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What happens if I forget to include a required document?

Once your package is received, an ICAC officer will review it. If any documents are missing or invalid, your application will be marked as incomplete, and you will receive a notification via email. Your application status will be updated as “on hold”. You will be given 21 calendar days to send the missing documents.

Q2: What is the 21-Day Policy for Additional Documents requested by the Embassy/Consulate?

If the Embassy or Consulate requests further documentation, you will be notified and required to submit the additional documents within 21 calendar days. Failing to do so may result in suspension of your application. Please note that fees are non-refundable in such cases.

Q3: What happens if I do not send the missing documents within 21 days?

If the required documents are not received within 21 calendar days, your application will be returned without processing. The Consular and ICWF fees will be refunded after deducting postal charges (if applicable). Any photocopies submitted will be shredded, and you will need to contact Du Digital Global ICAC directly to collect your original documents.

Applicants must ensure that all the following documents are submitted accurately to avoid delays or rejection:

• A printed copy of the duly completed passport application form from <Du digital portal>
  👉 The applicant must sign on both the first and last pages of the application form at the designated spaces.
• Two recent passport-sized photographs (51mm x 51mm):
  • One photograph should be pasted in the specified area on the application form.
  • The second photograph should be attached separately to the application.
  • Applications with photographs that do not meet the required specifications will be rejected.
    For detailed photo requirements, click here.
• Original Passport of the applicant, along with a self-attested photocopy of the front and last page (containing personal details).
  ⚠️Submission of the original passport is mandatory. Applications without the original passport will be rejected.
• A self-attested copy of a valid Visa or Aufenthaltstitel (residence permit).
• A self-attested copy of proof of current address in South Korea, such as:
  • City Registration (Meldebescheinigung / Anmeldung)
  • Or a Personal ID (Personalausweis)
• A duly completed and signed Affidavit for name splitting, supported by two public documents that corroborate the name change.
  👉Download the affidavit form here.
• If the previous passport contains spelling errors, the applicant must also submit two other government-issued documents that clearly verify their identity.
• A proof of payment must be included if the fee has been paid through bank transfer.
• A duly completed and printed checklist must be enclosed with the application.
  👉Download the checklist here.
• The Applicant Consent Form, filled and signed, must also be printed and attached.
  👉Download the consent form here.

Important Note:

• If additional documents are requested depending on the nature of your application, you will be required to submit those as well.
• Original passports must be submitted when applying for a passport reissue.
• it will not be accepted.
• • The original passport is compulsory for all passport reissue applications. Applications without it will not be accepted.

Fees Details

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Is my hand written passport valid for travel?
   • All handwritten passports with pasted photos earlier issued by Government of India are considered non-Machine Readable Passports (MRP) passports. All 20-year validity passports will also fall in this category. The Government started issuing MRP passports since 2001. All new Indian passports are ICAO-compliant MRP passports. Foreign Governments may deny visa or entry to any person travelling with a non-MRP passport. Indian citizens residing in India and abroad and holding handwritten passports, should, therefore, apply for re-issue of passports and obtain MRP passports in order to avoid any inconvenience in obtaining foreign visa or immigration problem.
2. What are the general advisories to be followed while filling the application form?
   • Always pay attention while selecting appropriate ICAC while creating application by checking from the “Jurisdiction” section, before creating the application.
   • The details that will be filled in the online application should match the current passport details. When the details are different, appropriate supporting documents need to provided accordingly.
   • For address changes, when printable address changes, one has to provide identity proof issued by Authority of government of India in his own name. Click Here to find the possibilities of address proof.
   • For address changes in the section of other address (not printable address), one can provide parents or relative´s identity proof issued by Authority of government of India. Click Here to find the possibilities of address proof.
   • In case of name changes, in the event of marriage / divorce / death of spouse, please refer the checklist from the “Documents Checklist” section.
   • The online system does not accept names in initials/abbreviated forms such as SK SINGH, KNR NAIR, etc. Applicants are therefore required to give their full names. Also, do not prefix Mr., Mrs., Dr. Shri or Late to the name.
   • Date of birth should be mentioned in the form of DD/MM/YYYY.
   • Signature and thumb impressions should be confined in the prescribed box. In case a child cannot sign, his/her left hand thumb impression may be provided. A parent should sign the declaration / application on behalf of a minor child but not in the places (boxes) provided for applicant’s specimen signature / thumb impression.
   • Please fill up the form in block capital letters.
   • All copies of supporting documents are to be self-attested by the applicant.
   • In case the applicant has recently moved to the consular jurisdiction of the post where application is made, from another part of South Korea, a copy of the local registration
     document (Meldebescheinigung / Anmeldung) is required.
   • Processing of the complete passport application may take up to seven weeks. Please refrain from making enquiries during this period. Applicants can track the current status of their application from the “Track Application” page. 
3. What documents are required for submitting application for renewal of passport?
   • Please check all the required documents according to the category in which the passport application is created. Refer to “Documents Checklist” section mentioned under each passport service. 
4. Do I have to come to Du Digital Global ICAC in person to apply or can I send the application by post?
   • Passport applications (other than Lost/Damaged Passport) may be sent by post to Du Digital Global ICAC, as per the correct jurisdiction. In case of Lost/Damaged Passport, the applicants must visit Du Digital Global ICAC, with prior appointment, to submit the applications in person. In case of Emergency Certificate, the applicants must visit the Embassy or Consulate directly.
5. How to get appointment for submission of Documents for Passport Services at Du Digital Global ICAC?
   • After registering yourself on Du Digital Global ICAC website, applicants can book the appointment online to chosse a convenient date and time to visit Du Digital Global ICAC. 
6. What is a jumbo Passport?
   • Jumbo passport booklet contains 60 pages. Frequent travellers may apply for it. The fee for Jumbo passport is higher than the fee for regular passport. Please check the “Fees Details” section to know more. 
7. How long does it take to issue a new passport?
   • Processing of the complete passport application may take up to seven weeks. Please refrain from making enquiries during this period. Applicants can track the current status of their application from the “Track Application” page. Applcants will also receive (upto 4) SMS alerts during the application process to intimate them about the current status of their application.
8. Do I need to enclose my original passport with my passport application?
   • If you send a copy of the passport with your application, you will be required to send your original passport for cancellation at the time of issue of new passport. In such cases, when the new passport is ready, you will be informed.
9. What documents are required for endorsement of my wife’s/husband’s name in my new passport?
   • A copy of marriage certificate and spouse´s passport copy should be provided along with other supporting documents as mentioned in the “Documents Checklist” section.
10. How can I ensure that my Indian address is printed on my new passport?
    • Only one address gets printed on the passport. You should indicate your preference while filling the online passport application for the address which should be printed in your new passport. (Please select carefully, as there is an option to print your local South Korea address). However, for making any change in the printable as Indian address, an identity proof in the applicant´s name, issued by authority of India among the mentioned list can be provided. When an Indian address is not chosen as printable address and is required to be changed, you can provide a proof of identity issued by authorities of India of the relative/parents residing in the mentioned particular address. Click Here to find the possibilities of address proof.
11. What document should I send to get ECNR stamp on my passport?
    • The practice of putting ECNR stamp on passport has been discontinued. Therefore, no document is required to be sent for this purpose.
12. My passport is still valid. However, all pages of my passport are exhausted. What should I do? Can I have an additional booklet? How can I apply for the same?
    • If almost all pages in your passport have been utilized, you may apply for re-issue of passport under exhaustion of pages for a validity of 10 years. You can apply for a normal MRP booklet (36 pages) or a Jumbo MRP booklet (60 pages).
13. My passport is due to expire soon. How much in advance can I apply for renewal / re-issue?
    • Applications for reissue of passport can be submitted less than one year before expiry of the passport. Also, if all pages of passport have been utilized, an application may be made for a new passport for 10 years validity with reason exhaustion of pages. Moreover, if there have been any changes / corrections in the personal details of the a new passport should be applied for in the category of Reissue in change in personal particulars.
14. I understand that after issue of new passport, my old passport will be cancelled. Does this mean that all valid visas on my old passport will also be cancelled?
    • Old passport is required to be cancelled at the time of issue of a new passport and is returned to the applicant along with the new passport. Visa, if any, on the old passport remains valid. Please contact respective Immigration authorities to which the visas for your queries on using the visas.
15. I have a hand-written passport. Can I apply for a Machine-Readable Passport?
    • Yes. You must apply for reissue of passport if you hold any hand written passports.
16. Do I need to register the birth of my newly-born child in South Korea before applying for his/her passport? When can a new-born child be registered?
    • You need to register the birth of your newly-born child at Du Digital Global ICAC (as per your correct jurisdiction) immediately after birth and in any case within one year of the birth of the child. Both of the parents are required to visit Du Digital Global ICAC in person (with prior appointment) for registration of birth. A birth certificate would be issued by the Embassy / Consulate concerned. Registration of birth is a “Consular Service” and Issue of Fresh Passport to a new-born child is a “Passport Service”. We strongly recommend you apply for both services at the same time. Embassy / Consulate will issue both the birth certificate and the passport together. 
17. Can I apply for passport for a newly-born child at the time of birth registration??
    • Yes, you can apply for birth registration and passport simultaneously.
18. What is the birth registration fee?
    • Birth registration Fee is Euros 21/- (Fee is Euros 19 plus Consular surcharge of Euros 2). The fee for issue of fresh passport to the child is Euro 42/- (Passport fee is Euros 40 plus Consular surcharge of Euros 2). A discount of 10 percent is applicable for issue for fresh passports from age of 0 to 8 years. In this case payment will be 38 Euros (Passport fee Euros 36 plus Consular surcharge of Euros. Du Digital Global service fee of Euro 4.53 (Inclusive of VAT) for each service will be charged. Refer to the “Fees Details” section to know more. 
19. What is the prescribed fee for issue of passport to child?
    • Passport (with validity of 5 years up to the age of 18 years) is issued to a child for the fee of Euro 42. However, a child over 15 may apply for 10-year validity passport with payment of normal fee of Euro 62. Du Digital Global service fee of Euro 4.53 (Inclusive of VAT) for each service will be charged. Refer to the “Fees Details” section to know more.
20. I would like to change my Indian address in my passport. Do, I have to pay extra charges for this? Can this change be reflected in my current passport?
    • To change the address, no extra fees are applicable. General fee for passport in the category of reissue (due to change in personal particulars) will apply. Kindly check the fee
      under the “Fees Details” section. While filling the online passport application, you should indicate your preference for the address which should be printed in your new passport.(Please select carefully, as there is an option to print your local South Korea address too). However, for making any change in the printable as Indian address, an identity proof in the applicant´s name, issued by authority of India among the mentioned list can be provided. When an Indian address is not chosen as printable address (in the other address section) and is required to be changed, you can provide a proof of identity issued by authorities of India of the relative / parents residing in the mentioned particular address. Click Here to find the possibilities of address proof.
21. If I send a copy of my passport with my passport application, should I send all the 36 pages or the first, the last and the page showing my visa is enough?
    • Please send / enclose clear copies of the first page, last page, and the page on which visa is affixed.
22. Is there any provision for NRIs to make on-line application for reissue/renewal of passport?
    • NRI passport applicants can apply for passport services using Online Registration. Please visit the Indian Government’s website for filling the Online Registration form. Only the residents falling under the jurisdiction of the respective Indian Missions / Posts abroad are eligible to apply on-line through this website. Use Internet Explorer (5.x &Above) preferably for doing online registration. Please refer to (i) Guidelines for filling the Online Registration form. Before you register your application on-line, please read the information on Du Digital Global ICAC Website carefully, particularly regarding fee structure, instructions to fill the Form and How to Apply. Through this information you will know the documents required, number of copies of application form required, etc. Apply online only if you are sure that you will be able to produce all the necessary documents at the time of submission of application.
23. Would the renewal of my passport change my passport number?
    • Yes. A new passport booklet is issued with a new number. However, the old passport number will be present in your new passport details.
24. I am an Indian national living in South Korea for the past 3 years. I am applying for permanent immigration to Australia or another cournty and for this I require a Police Clearance Certificate from the Indian Consulate. I would like to know how long it will take to get these documents. Could I make a bank transfer and if so, please confirm your bank details. Also please let me know the documents to be sent to you?
    • You can apply for Police Clearance Certificate. For more details, Click here. 
25. I do not have a birth certificate. Can it be possible to get my birth certificate from the Indian Embassy or Consulate? If so, what documents do I need to produce?
    • On the basis of entries made in your Indian passport, a certificate regarding your date of birth / place of birth can be issued by the Embassy or Consulate. For more details, Click Here. 
26. What is the procedure for transfer of fee for postal applicants?
    • Applicants may choose to pay online or make a bank transfer, before sending a postal application. Register on Du Digital Global ICAC’s website and go to “Postal Application” to know more. If you are already logged in, Click Here to go directly to postal application section. 
27. I wish to apply for addition/change of surname in my passport after marriage. How do I apply for it? Or, I was issued my passport without mentioning my surname. In South Korea, I am required to give my surname in all my documents. Therefore, I wish to add my surname in my passport. What formalities do I require to complete? How do I apply for it? Or, I wish to change my name from ABC to XYZ and I wish to get the new name entered in my passport. What formalities do I require to complete? How do I apply for it?
    • Please Click Here to know more about this.
28. If I submit my application for my new Passport, is it possible to travel with my old Passport between the processing period?
    • The current Passport of the applicant automatically gets cancelled when Embassy or Consulate grants the reissue of Passport. However, there will be a time gap upto 6 weeks between granting and actual delivery of Passports. The applicant is therefore advised not tor travel using the current (cancelled) passport during this period.
29. When I submit my application, am I supposed to submit my original Passport at Du Digital Global ICAC?
    • Original documents are required during document submission only for the purpose of verification. At the time of submission of applications, the applicant can visit Du Digital Global ICAC with original Passport / original Visa / Aufenthaltstitel / Residenct Permit and all other supporting documents as found in the “Documents Checklist” section. For Postal correspondences, original passport must be sent along with supporting documents. Register on Du Digital Global ICAC’s website and go to “Postal Application” to know more. If you are already logged in, Click Here to go directly to postal application section.
30. After filling the application form in how many days am I supposed to submit my application to Du Digital Global ICAC?
    • You are advised to submit the application to Du Digital Global ICAC within 3 months from the date of online submission of the application.
31. While Registering in the Passport Seva Portal website, and if I did not activate the account in time with the link activation email sent to email id (case when the email was in spam folder), I was not able to create a login again with the same email id. What can I do?
    • In such cases, It is suggested that, while registering, do not select the email id as your login id, instead use a separate user login id (pay attention to this option that is available at the time of registering)to avoid this situation. Also, if you cannot now use the same email id, please use an alternate email id to register once again and make sure to activate the link in due time to avoid the repeat scenario.
32. My passport was stolen, and my visa was stamped in my passport (Visa / Aufenthaltstitel / Resident Permit was also stolen). How can I apply for a new passport?
    • Please refer to the section Re-issue of passport in lieu of lost or damaged passport. Please pay attention to presenting the certificate or Bescheinigung clearly stating the date of validity of your current Visa / Aufenthaltstitel / Residence Permit when the same has also been stolen, which is required for verification during the document submission at Du Digital Global ICAC. 
33. How can I track the status of my application once submitted at Du Digital Global ICAC?
    • Applicants can track the current status of their application from the “Track Application” page.
34. My passport expires after a year and has 19 months before expiry. I would need help in understanding when I should apply? I tried to apply via the website by selecting ”Validity expired within 3 years / due to expire” as no other option suited me. But midway filling up the form, it shows me an error. Is this because I am applying too early? Can I only apply next year?
    • Passport applications for reissue can be submitted within the window of one year (12 months) before its expiry.
35. We have a new born baby and we have received a new passport for the child. But when we visited Auslaenderbehoerde (Immigration Office) for applying visa for our child, the South Korea Authorities state that the child is already a citizen of South Korea for the reasons that as parents we have lived in South Korea for more than 8 years. What can be advised in this case?
    • Children born to Indian citizen(s) outside India acquires Indian citizenship by descent as per section 4 of the Citizenship Act 1955. Parents of a child who is born outside India and is eligible for Indian citizenship under Section 4(1) of the Citizenship Act, 1955, have to get the birth of the child registered in the Indian Mission / Posts abroad under provision of Section 4 of the Citizenship Act, 1955. After registration, such child becomes a citizen of India by descent. Section 4 (1A) of the Indian Citizenship Act, 1955 states that a minor who is a citizen of India by virtue of this section and is also a citizen of any other country shall cease to be a citizen of India if he does not renounce the citizenship or nationality of another country within six months of attaining full age. However, this does not confer any right for holding an Indian passport simultaneously with a foreign passport. In many cases, a child born to Indian parents outside India also becomes eligible for citizenship of another country by virtue of citizenship laws of that country. However, Indian constitution and the Citizenship Act 1955 do not permit dual citizenship. In view of this, Section 4(1) of the Citizenship Act, 1955 requires that at the time of registration of birth, parents have to submit a declaration that the child does not have the passport of any other country. Furthermore, a minor who is a citizen of India by virtue of section 4 of the Citizenship Act, 1955 and is also a citizen of any other country shall cease to be a citizen of India if he does not renounce the citizenship or nationality of another country within six months of attaining full age. It is clarified that under no circumstances, an Indian citizen, including a minor, can possess an Indian and a foreign passport at the same time. It is advised to consider as explained above from the laws of citizenship act 1955 to decide on choosing the citizenship for your child.

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