Issue of New Passports / Re-issue of passports/ Jumbo Passports

• All Passport applications should be submitted in person at one of the ICAC, SGIVS Global to enable physical identification of the applicant, physical verification of supporting documents, and appending/affixing signature/thumb impression on the completed application form before final submission. 

• Applicants are required to submit, printout of duly filled in online application form at https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/ , at one of the ICAC, SGIVS Global. All particulars in the application should tally with those in the current passport. Passport will be retained during the period of the service.

  Two white background photographs (as per ICAO guidelines). (Please refer to the photo specification mentioned in general guidelines)

  Current Passport in original along with photocopies of the first, last, address page, any other endorsement pages and visa page of the passport and additional booklets, if any.

  A copy of ID card / valid Resident card.

Note:

• If the passport has expired for more than three years, prior approval is required from Consular Officer.
• Applicant should be ordinarily resident of Oman and the applicant should come personally.
• Prior approval of Embassy of India is required for any major changes in the details different from current passport. The applicants can approach concerned officer at the Embassy directly or by appointments taken through the ICAC, SGIVS Global.

Change of name:

In case of married women, change in surname Change of Name Form duly filled in and signed by the applicant should be submitted along with Marriage certificate along with spouse passport copy or name ID.

• For addition/deletion/change of spouse name in the Passport as well as change of name and surname consequent upon marriage/ divorce etc.:

(I) For addition of spouse name in passport:

 (a) Marriage Certificate.

           or

 (b) Joint Photo declaration signed by both husband & wife (Annexure J) 

(II) For deletion of spouse name:

(a)   Divorce order/ decree

(III)  For Change of spouse name:

(a)  Divorce order/decree or death certificate of first spouse and

(b)  Re-marriage certificate or Joint Photo declaration (Annexure J) signed   by both husband & wife.

(IV) For change of surname by woman applicant following marriage/ divorce:

(a) Marriage Certificate or Joint Photo declaration (Annexure J) by both husband & wife.

(b) Divorce order/ decree (if name/surname change is based on divorce).

For change of name:

The change in names has first to be advertised in a daily newspaper (as per format of affidavit attested in Embassy), both in Oman and in India at the area of your residence along with two photo ID with correct name. The following documents are required for verification: 

• At least two public/school documents in the desired name to ascertain that the applicant has actually changed his/her name.
• Original passport and its copy.
• Oman valid Resident card in original and copy.

Newspaper advertisement form

 Applicant should visit the Consular Officer after 30 days from the date of publication of advertisement in the newspaper.  The following documents to be submitted along with online application form available at https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/ .

 Clippings of two original newspapers or the Gazette Notification of the concerned state

 At least two public/school documents in the desired name to ascertain that the applicant has actually changed his name.

• Photograph Requirements

• As per ICAO standards Click Here for Photo Specification
• Photographs should be recent (within six months) in dark color, against white Background.
• Head coverings are not permitted except for religious reasons, but the facial features from Bottom of chin to top of forehead and both edges of the face must be clearly shown.

 Current Passport in original along with photocopies of first (personal particulars), last (address) pages and any other endorsement pages and visa page of the passport and additional booklets, if any.

 A copy of ID card / valid Resident card also to be enclosed.

Change of address:

In order to change the address any document evidence with changed address following documents may be required:

1. Water Bill.
2. Telephone (landline or postpaid mobile bill).
3. Electricity bill
4. Income Tax Assessment Order
5. Election Commission Photo ID card
6. Proof of Gas Connection
7. Spouse's passport copy (First and last page including family details mentioning applicant's name as spouse of the passport holder), (provided the applicant's present address matches the address mentioned in the spouse's passport).
8. Parent's passport copy, in case of minors (First and last page)
9. Aadhar Card
10. Rent Agreement
11. Photo Passbook of running Bank Account (Scheduled Public Sector Banks, Scheduled Private Sector Indian Banks and Regional Rural Banks only) with 6 months bank statement (with permanent address mentioned in the passbook attested and signed by bank official along with applicant photograph)

Note:

• The name and address mentioned in the submitted document must exactly match the details in the applicant’s passport and application form. In case of minors, the parent’s name should match exactly with the passport records.

• All documents should be in original for verification and copy should be attached along with the application.

(V) Re-issue of passports to Housemaid: 

(a) Declaration in prescribed format 

(b) Copy of ID card of Sponsor 

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