New passport can be issued on the expiry, or up to one year before expiry, of any passport, which had an initial validity of 10 years. To apply for a new passport, you need to apply online at the link given below submit the following online:
Duly filled and printed online application form https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/ with two ink signatures(first page below the photo and last page in signature box). Kindly mention proper Indian address in application form for purpose of Police verification (two addresses are required in the application form, one address should be from India and other/current address in Foreign country).
Photograph, to be uploaded and submitted, should be as per as per ICAO standards strictly from 01 September, 2025. (https://indembtirana.gov.in/public/upload_document/1763987342.docx)
current passport (Mandatory)
Self-attested copies of first and last page of your current passport
Self-attested copies of your residence permit (both sides)
In case of your appearance/outlook/face has changed significantly since your last passport was made, please fill the Change of Appearance form additionally from the given link. Click Here
Note If any of your personal details have changed since the issuing of your current passport (i.e. change of name, change of printable address in passport in India or abroad, update of marital status), you will need to submit additional documents.
Additional documents required for change of printable INDIAN address in passport:
proof of the new address such as copy of your voting card/Aadhaar card/driving licence/electricity bill, bank statement, rent agreement etc.
Additional documents required for change of printable FOREIGN address in passport:
proof of the new address such as copy of electricity bill, telephone bill, bank statement, rent agreement etc.
After submitting the form, please email at cons.tirana@mea.gov.in to schedule an appointment.
On the appointment day, please bring printout of online submitted application form duly signed and affixed with recent colour photographs (with ICAO criteria) along with required documents and the applicable fee has to be submitted at the Embassy on the appointed time.
