Passport Help: What to do if your passport is damaged or lost?

Passport Help: In today's time, those who wish to go out or are aware of foreign rules and regulations, know very well why and how important a passport is. Not only is it an important part of travel, but it is also very important to have a passport in terms of security. Due to the importance of a passport, the process of making it is very difficult. That's why you should also know that once your passport is lost or damaged, what should you do to get it again?

What to do if the passport is damaged or lost?
If your passport is lost abroad, you should immediately report to the nearest Police Station and Passport Office or Indian Mission. Apart from this, you can also apply for a 're-issue' of your passport.

For the re-issue of your passport, keep all the necessary documents with you, which will have to be submitted along with the application form.

How to apply for getting passport again?
The point to be noted here is that if your passport is lost or damaged, the office does not issue you a duplicate passport, instead you get a passport with a new number, which will have a new validity. For more information, applicants can refer to the rules laid down for the re-issue of lost/damaged passports.

What to do to get a new passport?
Firstly lodge an FIR at the nearest police station along with a copy of the passport.

If you are unable to do the first step, book an appointment with the nearest Regional Passport Office (RPO).

During this, you have all the necessary documents suggested by the employee including the necessary documents like address proof, Aadhaar card, and birth certificate.

Applicants can also book the application process online through the official Passport Seva website.

Log in with your registered ID or you can also choose the 'Tatkal' option to get an early appointment.

Now choose the date of payment and appointment at your convenience.

Note that a processing fee will be required for lost passports.

On the other hand, to get a new passport, the regular process of passport issuance has to be followed.
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