I have noticed that my 6 year old son`s Passport expired 14 months back. whats the procedure and how much time required to renew the indian passport. Just in case if required to travel any alternatives?
Please share your experience. Thanks in advance

I don't think he will be able to travel without a valid passport and I don't think there is any alternative. Regarding the procedure and time required for renewal of his passport you can contact the Indian embassy/consulate.

Hope this helps.

Cheers.

Passport Renewal

If the passport had been issued for short validity (1 or 2 years) : no fee

Requirements

1. Duly filled-in Passport application form.

2. Present passport : and a copy of the first five page.

3. Two photographs - Black & White or Colour ? against a light background showing full frontal view of the face (size 3.5cm x 3.5cm)

4. Original PR Card with a photocopy (both sides). Where applicant is not a PR, current immigration documents (eg. student ID, Work permit etc.,) with a photocopy thereof is to be submitted. If the applicant is a student, details of educational institution, along with period of study is required. In case of work permit holder details of employer and period of employment is required

Please note : If your current passport is expiring after its full validity of ten years, you do not apply for a renewal, but the issue of a New Passport ( see above for details including payment of full fee and submission of four photographs )

Time taken: 20 working days.


New passport
New Passport is required when the old passport has completed its validity of ten years from the date of issue or where a new booklet is necessitated on account of change in basic particulars like name, appearance, seeking amendment in date of birth etc. or all the pages have been used.

Requirements

Duly filled in Passport application form ? Please ensure that two specimen signatures are affixed in the space provided
Existing passport along with photocopies of first five pages and last page
Four photographs ? Black & White or Colour ? against a light background showing full frontal view of the face (size 3.5cm x 3.5cm)
Original PR Card with a photocopy (both sides). Where applicant is not a PR, current immigration documents (eg. student ID, Work permit etc.,) with a photocopy thereof is to be submitted. If the applicant is a student, details of educational institution, along with period of study is required. In case of work permit holder details of employer and period of employment is required
Fee $ 65/-. (for a 36-page booklet)
Fee $ 85/-. (for a 60-page booklet)
Personal appearance before Consular officer required in case of change in appearance
If passport is expired for more than six months, an explanation as to why the passport has not been renewed should accompany the application. Applicants applying after the expiry of one year of their passport should also submit a separate letter/Search Letter from the Canadian authorities that they have not acquired Canadian citizenship
For Lost/damaged passports, please see requirements listed separately


VFS Processing Charges:
A charge of CAD 19.25 ( excluding taxes ) payable to VF services (Canada) Inc. is applicable per passport Please note that the fees / processing charge is non refundable and non transferable

In case of urgency, passport can be had the same day on payment of Tatkal Fees of C$ 149/- in addition to the passport fees.

For further informtion please logon to http://in.vfsglobal.ca

address :
365 Bloor Street East
Toronto, ON M4W 3L4
(416) 960-0751

please check their timing before you go, since they have fixed timing say 9-11 and 3-5 for attestation. We had gone for attestation.

hope this helps.

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Thanks a lot Gopalpai for detailed information

Hi,

I have question regarding the list of documents.

No. 4 Original Valid PR Card with one set of photocopy (both sides).

What is security of the same as PR card is very sensitive document that one has to submit the orginial which I am confused of.

I would appreciate if anyone can clarify