Indian Passport Renewal

[naveen_nagesh]

Hi All,

I know that I have to search before posting any question here. I did search and found a lot of information about renewal of Passport. I have one small query regarding the same.

For renewal of my 'desi' passport, I have to sumit the following docs:
-Existing passport (due to expire)(Mandatory)
-Photocopy of first,last and visa page of the passport(Mandatory)
-Filled in passport renewal form(Mandatory)
-2 Photos (Mandatory)
-Utility Bill.
I dont have any utility bill in my name since i have been living in a shared acco. Can i submit my Bank statement as the address proof? Will it work?

Thanks for your time.
Naveen.

[krazydude]

Yes a recent bank statement will work. It should have your complete name (as it appears on the passport) and address. Take a photocopy of the bank statement as well.

Also take some extra cash with you when you go there. This is because if your appearance has changed a lot (your old passport photo vs. current photo you are going to submit), you might have to fill in another form (change of appearance form - available at HCI) and pay additional fee for it.

[naveen_nagesh]

Thanks a lot krazydude, i am going to send it by post. So hopefully it should be hassle free. Will post my experience.

Thanks,
Naveen.