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I know there is already a thread for passport but this one is really unique, hence starting this thread !
So we in a Catch-22 situation and would appreciate your advice. Here’s the context:
- My wife and I applied for passport renewals in Dec 2024. Our previous passports had expired a year ago, and they were originally issued with an address from another state.
- Since we shifted to Mumbai 5 years back, we applied with our Mumbai address at the Mumbai Passport Office.
- The passport issuance went smoothly, and we received them within a day.
Police Verification Issue:
We got an email stating that the police verification request had been sent to the department. Since then:
- I’ve visited the local police station (dedicated to passport verification) twice.
- Both times, they said the constable needs to visit my residence first before I can submit the documents to them.
- The Mumbai police website (https://mumbaipolice.gov.in/passportstatus) that shows verification status isn’t working.
It’s been over 2 months, and I have no updates. Complicating things further:
- We’re shifting to a new residence next week (this move wasn’t planned earlier).
- We’re planning a summer trip abroad and need to apply for my child’s passport too.
Now I’m confused:
- Should I wait for the current police verification to complete?
- Should I apply for my child’s passport with the old address?
- Should I inform the passport authorities about the upcoming address change, or will that cause further delays?
Any suggestions or similar experiences would be really helpful! Thanks in advance.
