I have the wrong place of birth in my passport. When I filed my passport for the first time in 2005, my place of birth was kept the same as my permanent residence that is Hyderabad. But I got my original birth certificate from Zambia, Africa recently. My parents were staying there for job purposes while I was born. My passport was issued from Hyderabad. Currently I am in the USA and I want to get the place of birth changed from Hyderabad to Zambia in my passport. I have a few questions. 1. What is the procedure ? 2. Can the whole thing be done without my presence in India as I will be in the USA? 3. What are the documents required for the process? 4. How long will it take to get it done? 5. What will be the total expenses? 6. Does it require to file any case?
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You can apply online in passport seva website
You can give POA to someone to provide your documents in said matter in India
The documents supporting correct place of birth which you require to change in passport
It will take sometime after submission
Depends on lawyer your hire. The passport office fees will be standard
No need to file any case if you have supporting documents
To change the date/place of birth in the passport, you have to apply for a “Re–issue” of passport and get the specified change done in the personal particulars
2) your personal presence would be necessary for filing application
3) you have to submit explanation as to why wrong place of birth was mentioned in earlier application for passport
4) if you have 2 birth certificates second birth certificate would have to be cancelled
5) if passport office refuses to change place of birth you may require court orders for change of place in passport
1. you must submit an re-issue application to the nearest Indian embassy in the USA, along with your original birth certificate from Zambia and other supporting documents, such as your existing passport, proof of identity and residence in the USA, and any other required documents.
2. The entire process can be completed without you having to be physically present in India.
3. The documents you will need to provide include your original passport, your original birth certificate from Zambia, proof of identity and residence in the USA, and any other documents that may be required.
4. The processing time of your application may vary depending on the workload of the Indian embassy in the USA.
5. You will need to pay the applicable processing fee and any other fees that may be required.
6. No legal case needs to be filed in order to apply for process.
You need to apply for reissue of passport with following documents.
To change the date/place of birth in the passport, you have to apply for a "Re-issue" of passport and get the specified change done in the personal particulars. T
2. Your presence would be insisted.
3. o check the complete list of documents to be submitted along with the application form, please click on "Documents Required" link on Home page of the passport authority website.
4. First you get an appointment with the passport kendra and then you move the application by which you will be let known the time taken for disposal of your application.
5. You will be informed about the fee to be paid once you log in to the website for reissue of passport.
6. Not now.
1. The procedure for changing the place of birth in your passport involves the following steps:
A. Get the birth certificate attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Zambia.
B. Get the attested birth certificate translated into English and attested by the High Commission of India in Zambia.
C. Submit the original and translated birth certificate along with a duly filled and signed passport application form and other required documents to the nearest Indian embassy or consulate in the USA.
D. Pay the applicable fee and wait for the passport to be issued with the corrected place of birth.
2. Yes, the whole process can be done without your presence in India. You can submit the application and required documents to the Indian embassy or consulate in the USA.
3. The documents required for the process are:
a. Your original and translated birth certificate, attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Zambia and the High Commission of India in Zambia.
b. A copy of your current passport.
c. A passport application form, duly filled and signed.
d. Proof of current residence in the USA, such as a utility bill or rental agreement.
e. Any other documents required by the Indian embassy or consulate.
4.The processing time for a passport with a corrected place of birth may vary depending on the workload at the Indian embassy or consulate. It usually takes around 4-6 weeks.
5. The total expenses will include the fee for passport application, attestation, translation, and any other charges by the Indian embassy or consulate. The fee structure may vary, so it is recommended to check with the embassy or consulate for the exact cost.
6.It does not require filing any case. You only need to follow the procedure mentioned above and submit the required documents to the Indian embassy or consulate in the USA
Dear client,
To change the place of birth in your passport, you will need to follow these steps:
Obtain a new birth certificate: You will need to obtain a new birth certificate from the country of your birth, in this case, Zambia. The birth certificate should be issued by the relevant authorities in Zambia and should be translated into English, if necessary.
Update the birth certificate details: Once you have obtained the new birth certificate, you will need to update the details in the birth certificate to match your current passport details. This can be done by submitting an application to the local authorities in Zambia.
Apply for a new passport: Once the birth certificate has been updated, you will need to apply for a new passport with the updated place of birth. This can be done at an Indian Embassy or Consulate in the USA or any other country where you are currently residing.
Submit documents: You will need to submit the following documents along with your passport application:
Current passport
Updated birth certificate
Address proof
Two passport-sized photographs
Any other documents as required by the Embassy/Consulate
Pay fees: You will need to pay the fees for the passport application and any other fees associated with the process. The fees vary depending on the country you are applying from and the type of passport you are applying for.
Wait for processing: The time taken to process the application may vary depending on the Embassy/Consulate and other factors such as the completeness of the application and the availability of the officials.
There is no need to file a case to change the place of birth in your passport. The total expenses will depend on the fees charged by the Embassy/Consulate and any other associated expenses such as translation fees.
