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Indian passports are essential documents for international travel, and for frequent travelers, it’s not uncommon to run out of visa pages well before the passport’s expiration date. If you’ve exhausted most of the visa pages in your passport, you may be wondering whether it’s possible to get additional pages added. In this detailed guide, we walk you through everything you need to know about how to get extra pages added to your Indian passport, the alternatives available, documentation required, and the process involved.
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No, the Government of India does not permit the addition of extra pages to an existing passport booklet. Instead, the applicant must apply for a reissue of the passport with a request for a passport booklet with 60 pages instead of the standard 36 pages.
This is a globally accepted standard now. Many countries have phased out the option of adding pages due to increased passport fraud risk and the requirement for machine-readable documents.
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A 60-page passport is especially beneficial for:
Frequent international travelers
Business professionals and executives
Travel bloggers and digital nomads
Diplomats or officials on regular duty abroad
People with visas from multiple countries
Students with multiple transit or education-related stamps
There are two types of booklets available when applying for a reissue:
36 pages (Standard booklet)
60 pages (Jumbo booklet)
During the passport reissue process, you can opt for the 60-page jumbo booklet, which provides ample space for visa stamps and endorsements.
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To get extra pages (via a 60-page booklet), you must apply for passport reissue under one of the following valid reasons:
Exhaustion of visa pages
Passport validity is expiring (within 1 year)
Damage or mutilation of existing passport
Change in personal details (e.g., name, address, spouse name)
Lost or stolen passport
In your case, the relevant reason will be “Exhaustion of pages”.
Go to Passport Seva Website and create an account using your email ID and mobile number. Log in and select ‘Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport’.
Choose "Re-issue of Passport" as the application type and select "Exhaustion of pages" as the reason. Be sure to select the 60-page booklet option.
Fill out the rest of the form, ensuring all personal and contact information is accurate.
Once your form is submitted, proceed to pay the required fee and schedule an appointment at your nearest Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Regional Passport Office (RPO).
Carry the following documents:
Original current passport
Self-attested copies of first and last page of passport
Self-attested copy of valid visa(s) or immigration stamp(s)
Appointment receipt
Any other document if personal details are changing
Make sure your passport is in good condition and not mutilated. If it is damaged, apply under the appropriate category.
Reach the PSK on time for your appointment. The process typically involves:
Token issuance
Document verification
Biometric data capture
Final approval from Passport Officer
In some cases, police verification may be initiated depending on your passport history and category of application.
Use the Passport Seva portal to track your application status. You’ll receive SMS updates as your application progresses.
Once approved, your new 60-page passport booklet will be printed and dispatched to your registered address via India Post – Speed Post.
| Application Type | Pages | Fee (Normal) | Fee (Tatkaal) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reissue | 60 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,500 |
Tatkaal is a premium service with quicker processing. However, approval under Tatkaal is subject to eligibility and verification.
If you're in urgent need of a new passport with more pages, you can opt for Tatkaal processing, which usually delivers the passport within 1–3 working days post appointment.
Documents required for Tatkaal are slightly more extensive and include additional affidavits or verifications. Make sure to check eligibility on the Passport Seva portal.
Apply well in advance if you notice visa pages are filling up.
Ensure all personal details match with your previous passport.
Always check for visa validity before transferring to a new passport.
If you have valid visas in your old passport, carry both passports when traveling.
The reissued passport comes with a validity of 10 years for adults and 5 years for minors below 18 years of age. It will carry a new passport number, but your old passport will be returned to you for reference.
The previous passport is cancelled and returned to you, especially if it contains valid visas. You are legally allowed to carry both old and new passports together when traveling, as long as a visa in the old passport is still valid.
No, the only way to get more pages is through reissue of the passport with a 60-page option. There is no official provision to add pages to an existing passport booklet in India.
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