How to Add Spouse Name in Passport: Complete Guide

• You will have to apply for re-issuance of your passport to add your husband’s/wife’s name to your passport.
• There are two ways to apply - Online form and e-form. You can choose either at your convenience.
• You can also opt for tatkaal processing for adding the name of your spouse to the passport.

A passport is mandatory if you wish to travel overseas. An official document issued by the Government of India, the passport captures your personal details and your photograph. You can also use it as a valid identity and address proof.In the case of personal details, there’s a common question that most newlyweds have - how to add husband name in passport? or how to add wife name in passport? If you also have the same question, here is all that you should know on how to add spouse name to passport.

To add spouse name in passport, you need to apply for passport re-issuance. You can either submit the online form or the e-form.You can file your application through these simple steps:

• Step 1: Visit the Passport Seva Online Portal and click on ‘Register Now’.
• Step 2 :  Once registered, log in to the online portal with the registered ID.
• Step 3 : Click on ‘Re-issue of Passport’ and fill in the necessary details.
• Step 4 : Go to ‘View Saved/Submitted Applications' and click on 'Pay and Schedule Appointment' to fix the appointment.

Note : For booking appointments at all PSK (Passport Seva Kendra)/POPSK (Post Office Passport Seva Kendra)/PO (Passport Office), online payment is mandatory. There are multiple options to choose from - credit/debit card, internet banking, and SBI bank challan.

• Step 5 : Click ‘Print Application Receipt’. The receipt contains the Application Reference Number (ARN)/Appointment Number.

Note : You will receive an SMS confirming your appointment. The SMS serves as proof of appointment, and you may not carry the printout of your Application Receipt during your visit to the PO.

• Step 6: Visit the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)/Regional Passport Office (RPO) as per the appointment booked and make sure to carry your original documents.

• Step 1: Download the e-Form from the Passport Seva Online Portal. It is available at the ‘ Download e-Form’ option.
• Step 2 : Fill in the form and click on the ‘Validate and Save’ button. This will generate an XML file that you need to upload to the online portal.
• Step 3 : Select ‘Register Now’ on the Passport Seva Online Portal.
• Step 4: After registering, log in using your credentials.
• Step 5 : Click on ‘Upload e-Form’ and upload the XML file earlier generated.
• Step 6 : Schedule an appointment using the 'Pay and Schedule Appointment' option under ‘View Saved/Submitted Applications'.

Note: Online payment is compulsory for booking appointments at all PSK/POPSK/PO. You can choose to pay using a credit/debit card, internet banking, or SBI bank challan.

• Step 7 : Click ‘Print Application Receipt’ to know your Application Reference Number (ARN)/Appointment Number.

Note: You will receive an SMS confirming your appointment. It is accepted as proof of appointment and you may not carry the printout of your Application Receipt at the PO.

• Step 8: Finally, visit the PSK/RPO on the appointment day at the scheduled time. Do carry your original documents.

Go to ‘Document Advisor’ on the home page of Passport Seva Online Portal and click ‘ Document Required for Re-issue of Passport ’.You can get the list of documents required basis the type of application (normal or tatkaal ), your employment type (Government/PSU/Statutory Body, Retired Government Official, Others) and other factors.Meanwhile, here are some of the key documents normally required to add spouse name to passport:

• Old passport in original with self-attested photocopy of its first two and last two pages.
• Observation page, if any.
• ECR/non-ECR page.
• Validity extension page, if any, in case of a short validity passport.

Here is a tabulation of the fee payable if you are applying for re-issuance to add spouse name to passport.

You can learn about the applicable fees to add spouse name in passport by using the Fee Calculator on the Passport Seva Online Portal .

You can conveniently add your spouse’s name by applying on the Passport Seva Online Portal . The process to add spouse name in passport is well-defined and easy to follow. Besides, you can apply at any time at your convenience from the comfort of your home.And, once you receive your passport, you will be able to travel across different countries. However, make sure to insure your travel and protect yourself against unforeseeable events like baggage loss, sudden illness, or missed flights. Also Read: What is Travel Insurance: Meaning, Types & Benefits