Indian Passport Re-Issue in the UK 2026 (VFS Global / Indian Missions)
Current 2026 guide to re-issuing an Indian passport in the UK. Check official VFS fees, required documents, jurisdiction, application steps, Tatkaal rules, UK status requirements, processing times and VFS centres.
Consular Authority & Service Provider
Official diplomatic jurisdiction and outsourced centre operators in the UK
Official 2026 Consular Fee Schedule
Statutory consular fees and outsourced service charges in British Pounds (GBP)
Adult ordinary re-issue (36 pages, 10-year validity)
Adult jumbo ordinary re-issue (60 pages, 10-year validity)
Tatkaal additional fee
Minor re-issue (under 15 years)
Minor re-issue under 15 years — Tatkaal
Lost / stolen / damaged passport — ordinary re-issue
Optional services such as courier return via Royal Mail Special Delivery, SMS alerts, and photocopy facilities at application centres are subject to small additional charges.
Required Documents Checklist
Check off documents as you prepare your submission folder
Step-by-Step Application Workflow
Sequential procedure from online government filing to passport collection
Choose the correct passport service and jurisdiction
First identify whether you need a normal re-issue, Tatkaal, lost/stolen/damaged replacement, minor passport service or another category. Select the Indian Mission jurisdiction that corresponds to your UK residence before submitting the online form.
Complete the Government passport application
Use the Government of India's mission passport portal at mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/ to complete the online application. Print the completed application and sign it where required.
Book a VFS appointment and prepare the fee
Book a passport-service appointment with the VFS Indian Consular Application Centre for the correct jurisdiction. The current VFS passport process requires prior appointment for standard in-person submission. Pay the applicable passport fee and VFS service fee using the payment method accepted for your centre or service.
Attend the appointment and submit documents
Bring the printed application, original Indian passport, photographs, UK status evidence, UK address proof, Indian address details, Annexure E, VFS declaration and any case-specific documents. VFS checks the file and forwards the application to the relevant Indian Mission or Post.
Track the application and receive the passport
Track the application using the reference information provided by VFS. VFS passport guidance states that fresh and renewal passport applications have a minimum processing time of 10 days, while its process material describes delivery of processed passports in about 10–15 working days depending on the delivery option selected. Complex cases or additional verification can take longer.
Consular Missions & Application Centres in the UK
11 verified physical submission centres across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland
VFS Indian Consular Application Centre — Goswell Road
Address: 142-148 Goswell Road, London EC1V 7DU
VFS Indian Consular Application Centre — Hounslow
Address: 50 Salisbury Road, First Floor – Part A Block, Hounslow TW4 6JQ
VFS Indian Visa and Consular Application Centre — Cardiff
Address: 19 Newport Road, Cardiff CF24 0AA
VFS Indian Consular Application Centre — Belfast
Address: Merrion Business Centre, First Floor, 58 Howard Street, Belfast BT1 6PJ
VFS Indian Consular Application Centre — Birmingham
Address: 5 South Road, Smethwick, Birmingham B67 7BN
VFS Indian Consular Application Centre — Leicester
Address: C/O Peepul's Centre, Orchardson Avenue, Leicester LE4 6DP
VFS Indian Consular Application Centre — Manchester
Address: 50 Devonshire Street North, Manchester M12 6JH
VFS Indian Consular Application Centre — Liverpool
Address: The Corn Exchange, Fenwick Street, Liverpool L2 7QL
VFS Indian Consular Application Centre — Bradford
Address: Skipton Chamber, 16-18 North Parade, Bradford BD1 3HT
VFS Indian Consular Application Centre — Edinburgh
Address: 1 Rennie's Isle, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6QT
VFS Indian Consular Application Centre — Glasgow
Address: Ground Floor, 177 West George Street, Glasgow G2 2JJ
Frequently Asked Questions
Key questions on consular processing, appointments, and fees for India nationals in the UK
Verified Official Links
Cross-reference appointment schedules and document requirements with primary government websites:
- High Commission of India, London / Consulate General of India, Birmingham / Consulate General of India, Edinburgh
- VFS Global — outsourced Indian passport and consular application centre operator in the UK
- GOV.UK - Update your UKVI account details
UKVI eVisa & Status Check
A UKVI share code is currently valid for 90 days. Keep your passport details up to date in your UKVI account and ensure your eVisa is linked to your new passport before international travel.
- Keep valid evidence of your UK immigration permission or status. VFS passport guidance refers to valid UK visa or biometric-status evidence, while UKVI now uses eVisas as the normal digital record of immigration status.
- After receiving a new Indian passport, update the passport or travel-document details in your UKVI account before travel. GOV.UK says your current passport should be linked to your UKVI account for travel.
- A UKVI share code is currently valid for 90 days. A share code is used to prove the relevant immigration status; it does not replace the passport-service documents required by VFS.
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