An Indian passport in Australia is issued by Consulate General of India or Indian High Commission to Indian citizens for the purpose of international travel. It enables the bearer to travel internationally and serves as proof of the Republic of India citizenship as per the Passports Act.
The Blue Passport (Ordinary Passport) is a type 'P' (Personal) is issued to Regular Citizens of India with purpose for general travel like tourism, business, or studies.
Validity:
- 10 years for adults (renewable)
- 5 years for minors (or until age 18, whichever is earlier)
Indian passports come in two booklet sizes:
- 36 pages (for regular travelers)
- 60 pages (for frequent travelers)
Application for Indian Passport Services can be lodged in one of the below categories based on Citizen's individual circumstances.
- Application for Fresh Passport (For Newborns only)
- Application for Reissue of Passport (Adults - Validity Expired within 3 years / Due to Expire)
- Application for Reissue of Passport (Minors - Validity Expired within 3 years / Due to Expire)
- Application for Reissue of Passport (Lost Category)
- Application for Reissue of Passport (Damaged Category)
- Application for Reissue of Passport (Change in Personal Particulars)
- Application for Reissue of Passport (Exhaustion of Pages)
- Application for Reissue of Passport (Adults/Minors- Validity Expired more than 3 years ago)
- Application for Emergency Certificate
- Application for Surrender of Indian Passport
- Application for Identity Certificate
- Application for Background Verification for GEP
