Re-issue of passport due to change in name (For reasons other than marriage or divorce) - Adults - 36 Pages

You may apply for this service in case:

  1. You have changed your name officially for any reason other than marriage / remarriage / divorce / death of spouse and you want to have the name change reflected on your passport.

Important Points:

  1. Know your correct jurisdiction before applying, and ensure you apply at the correct Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC). For more details, refer to the "How to Apply" section or "Jurisdiction" section.
  2. Applicants are required to submit a recent copy of Address Proof along with the passport application.
  3. Consular surcharge of OMR 2 shall be levied on all passport services and must be paid along with passport fee and service fee, as specified in the fee details section
  4. Processing of a completed passport application may take up to seven weeks. Applicants will receive periodic SMS alerts during different stages of the application process. Applicants are advised to use the "Track Application" page to know the current status of the application process.
  5. Tatkal facility is not available at Indian Embassy and Consulates.
  6. Applicants coming to the Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) for application submission must have a prior appointment, and must visit the ICAC at the designated date and time only, as per the appointment letter. Applicants coming in without an appointment will not be entertained. 
  7. Fees submission at the Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) can be made through cash. 
  8. Applicants must ensure that they have all the supporting documents, as mentioned in the "Documents Checklist" section. Incomplete applications will not be accepted at the Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC)

Follow the below steps in order to apply

  1. Create an account (Register yourself) on SGIVS Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) website. Click Here to register.
  2. Fill the Govt of India's Online Passport Application Form, by following these steps:
    1. Register through the Global Passport Seva Online Portal. (Choose your country of residence, complete the required information and click on "Register" link. Click Here to visit the Global Passport Seva Online Portal.
    2. Login to the Global Passport Seva Online Portal with the Login ID created in the previous step.
    3. Select "Type of Service"
    4. Fill in the required details in the application form and submit.
    5. Click the "Print Application Form" link to print the application details containing Application Reference Number (ARN) and other details.
  3. Book your appointment online at SGIVS Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) website. You can choose a convenient date and time to visit the SGIVS ICAC for your application submission. Click Here to book your appointment online.  
  4. Ensure that you have your passport, photographs and all other supporting documents, exactly as per the "Documents Checklist" section. 
  5. Visit the SGIVS ICAC, as per your jurisdiction. The address and location of the ICAC will be clearly mentioned in the appointment letter. 
  6. Kindly ensure you reach the ICAC 15 minutes prior to your appointment time. 
  7. Submit your application and deposit your fees at SGIVS ICAC. You can check the fee for this application under the "Fee Details" section. 
  8. Enroll for Biometrics at SGIVS ICAC (if required)
  9. Your application submission process is now complete! You can avail our Courier service to get your passport delivered to your doorstep!
  10. While your application is in process, you can track your application to know the current stage of your application process. Click Here to track your application online. 

You can refer to the below Step-By-Step diagram to understand and follow the application process.
How to apply at a glance
1 Register on our Website
2 Read our application instructions carefully, and complete the Government of India’s online form as guided.
3 Schedule Appointment
4 Visit SGIVS ICAC at your scheduled date & time.
5 Submit Application & deposit Fees.
6 You can Track your Application Status on our website.
7 Collect your processed document(s).
  • Printed copy of the duly filled passport application form at https://portal6.passportindia.gov.in/Online/index.html (Applicant should sign at appropriate places on the first and last page of the application).The application should be filled with the changed name.
  • 02 recent photographs of size 51mm x 51mm (one pasted on the designated place in the application form and other to be attached application form). application forms with photo of wrong specifications would be rejected. Photo specifications can be seen Here.
  • Original Passport of the applicant and one self-attested photocopy of front and last page of the Passport (personal information pages). Please note that original Passport is mandatory, otherwise the application will be rejected.
  • Self-attested photocopy of valid Visa (Residence Permit) of the applicant.
  • Self-attested photocopy of Proof of Current address in Oman of the applicant.
  • Name change announcement published in two leading newspapers (one Indian and one Oman) - Original newspaper (with all the pages) to be submitted (Highlight the section where the name change appears) Or Publication in State Gazette - Original Gazette to be submitted (Highlight the section where the name change appears) Or State E-Gazette - Print the first page and the page where the name change appears..
  • Copy of Two identity documents now issued with the changed New name from Authority of India.
  • In case previous passport has spelling errors, then applicant needs to submit two other Government documents, which can verify his/her identification.
  • Payment Proof (in case of Postal Application).
  • Proof of payment .
  • Print and enclose duly filled checklist. Click here to download.
  • Print and enclose the Applicant Consent Form. Click Here to download the Application Consent Form.

NOTE:

  • If any additional documents is required based on the application, the applicant have to provide the same.
  • Original passports must be submitted along with the application for reissue of passports.

Fees Details

Service Passport Fee ICWF Fee SGIVS Service Fee Total Fee
Re-issue of passport due to change in name (For reasons other than marriage or divorce) - Adults - 36 Pages OMR 28.200 OMR 0.800 OMR 6.000 OMR 35.000

Disclaimer: The Indian Embassy in Oman reserves the right to update fees in accordance with directives from the Indian Government, without prior notice. While efforts are made to publish the latest and correct fees, discrepancies may occur. In such cases, applicants may be required to pay the difference, even after submitting their applications.

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