Do I need a police complaint for a lost passport, even abroad?

Yes, generally - whether lost in India or abroad, a police complaint (FIR in India, or a local police report abroad, often reported to the nearest Indian Embassy/Consulate too) is standard practice before applying for reissue, and this affidavit references that complaint.

What if my passport is damaged but a valid visa is still intact inside it?

This is a genuinely tricky situation worth explaining clearly in the affidavit - describe the damage and that the visa remains legible/intact, since Passport Seva Kendra's handling can differ from a fully destroyed passport case. Check current PSK guidance for how they want this documented.

Passport Lost or Damaged Affidavit (Annexure F Style)

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File the police complaint first

Whether lost in India or abroad, a police report is expected before this affidavit - the affidavit references it, it doesn't replace it.

Lost vs Damaged: Both Need This

Whether your passport was lost, stolen, or physically damaged (torn, water-damaged, mutilated), Passport Seva Kendra needs a sworn explanation of the circumstances before processing a reissue. This affidavit covers both scenarios.

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Fill in your passport details and circumstances of the loss/damage - get it ready to notarize.

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Damaged, But the Visa Is Still Intact?

This needs careful explaining - describe the damage clearly and note that the visa remains legible/intact, since PSK's handling can differ from a fully destroyed passport. Check current PSK guidance for exactly how they want this documented before submitting.

Is Notary Attestation Mandatory?

Yes - like most affidavits submitted to government authorities, this needs notarization to be treated as a valid sworn statement.

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Disclaimer

This is a reference format, not legal advice. Passport reissue requirements change periodically - check the current Passport Seva Kendra process before applying.

Passport Lost/Damaged Affidavit के बारे में हिंदी में जानकारी

Passport खो जाने या damage होने पर reissue के लिए यह notarized affidavit चाहिए - पहले police complaint फाइल करें, फिर affidavit बनाएं। यहाँ free में बनाइए।

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, generally - a police complaint is standard practice before applying for reissue, whether lost in India or abroad (in which case also report to the nearest Indian Embassy/Consulate).

Describe the damage and that the visa remains legible/intact - PSK's handling can differ from a fully destroyed passport. Check current guidance for how they want this documented.

Yes - like most affidavits submitted to government authorities, this needs notarization.

Passport Lost or Damaged: The Affidavit for Reissue