Consulate General of India, Birmingham

Minor Passport - Re-issue of Indian Passport (36 pages, 5 years validity)

A minor child below 15 years of age is issued a passport with five years validity or till the minor attains the age of 18 years. Children between the ages of 15 and 18 have the option to apply for a minor passport valid until he/she attains 18 years of age or a full validity passport (10 years).

Documents Required for Re-issue:

• Duly completed and printed application form.
• Current Passport in original along with self-attested copies of first (personal particulars), last (address) pages, visa page, and UK eVisa (online status) with share code.
• Self-attested copies of passports and UK eVisa (online status) with share code(s) of both parents.
• Self-attested copy of Birth Certificate.
• Annexure D: To be filled by parents (Download Annexures).
• Annexure C: Required in case of a single parent. If custody order is not available, it must be notarized. Note: Single parent applications are not accepted under 'Tatkaal' scheme.
• Declaration for change in appearance for minor applicants.
• Change of Address: Self-attested copy of address proof (Election ID, bills, or bank statement). [Note: Redacted Government ID is also accepted]. For minors, a parent's passport copy is sufficient.

Fresh Passport for New Born Child

A new passport is issued to children born in the UK to Indian parent(s). The child’s birth must be first registered with the Indian High Commission/Consulate within one year from the date of birth.

Documents Required for Fresh Passport:

• Duly completed and printed application form.
• Self-attested copy of UK eVisa (online status) with share code (if available).
• Self-attested copy of Birth Registration Certificate issued by the Indian High Commission or Consulate.
• Self-attested copy of Birth Certificate issued by the UK authority.
• Self-attested copies of Passports (first & last pages) and UK eVisa with share code(s) of both parents.
• Annexure D: Signed by both parents (signatures must match passports).
• Self-attested copy of Marriage Certificate of parents.