Renewing your Indian passport from the UK? Find out whether you need the normal route, fast-track Tatkal, or the lost-passport process.
Indian passport renewal isn't one-size-fits-all. This free checker matches your situation to the right route — normal re-issue, fast-track Tatkal, or the lost/damaged process — with realistic timelines.
Normal re-issue is the standard route — around 4–5 weeks — and is required whenever you're changing your name, date of birth or place of birth. Tatkal is the fast-track option, often 3–10 working days, for an extra fee of roughly £107 and subject to approval; it needs valid UK immigration status, your current valid passport, and no change to personal details. Lost or damaged passports follow a separate re-issue process needing a police report and an annexure declaration, typically 6–8 weeks.
Picking the right route up front avoids rejected applications and wasted Tatkal fees.
We confirm which route fits, assemble the exact document set, and complete the portal forms so your application isn't held up by avoidable errors.
We give you a realistic timeline for your specific route before you commit.
The services this tool relates to — handled end to end, with document checks and VFS booking included.
Normal renewal typically takes around 4–5 weeks. Tatkal is a fast-track service (often 3–10 working days) for an extra fee of roughly £107, subject to approval. Tatkal is only available where there's no change to your personal details and you hold valid UK immigration status.
No. Any change to name, date of birth, or place of birth requires the normal route — Tatkal isn't permitted for personal-detail changes because they need additional verification.
Lost or damaged passports need the re-issue process: a police report, an annexure declaration, and additional checks. It typically takes around 6–8 weeks. NriDirect prepares the full documentation set.
Valid UK immigration status (e.g. ILR, valid visa or British residence), your current valid passport, and no change to personal details. NriDirect confirms your eligibility before you pay the Tatkal premium.