Why I did not renew my passport from the UK… I had come back to Delhi for the festive season and had a few errands to run. One of the most important ones being my passport renewal as it was due to expire in 2025. Did you know that you can apply for a re-issue of passport up to 1 year before the expiry? I applied online and went for “tatkal” or priority service as it was way way cheaper than doing it from the UK & I needed my passport back soon so I could plan my return back to the UK with no hassle. So here’s the deets that you may find useful. Where to apply online? passportindia.gov.in or the Passport Seva Home as they call it. How much did it cost? Priority- INR 3500 36 pages Normal- INR 1500 36 pages When did I get an appointment? The very next day! Isn’t that great👌🏻 What documents did I need? I used my Aadhar card and stamped and signed passbook from my bank. Of course you need the appointment message on your number and the application you filled out online. How ...