Document required for Passport Issue/Renewal

1. Under normal circumstances, the following documents are required for applying issue or re-issue of an Indian passport:-

• Proof of address in Brazil
• Previous passport (to be produced in original for verification)
• Three photographs of 3×4 size with white background
• Copy of visa/stay permit/MRE issued by Government of Brazil

2. In other circumstances, the documentational requirement may vary according to the service requested by the applicant viz. change in name, appearance, signature, address; change in spouse name due to marriage, remarriage, divorce etc.  In such cases, in order to get advice on documents required to be enclosed with your passport application, please consult the Document Advisor here

3. In case the passport is damaged, applicant must submit the damaged passport in whatever condition it is available for verification.

4. In case the passport is lost or stolen, the applicant must submit a police report for lost/stolen passport and produce copy thereof along with original for verification.

Embassy of India Brasilia, Brazil