Passport renewal during custom case

972 votes

In your situation, obtaining a new passport can be challenging, as the customs department currently holds your expired passport. Here are steps you can consider: First, contact the customs department handling your case and formally request the return of your passport, explaining that it is expired and that you need it for renewal purposes. If the case status allows, they might return the passport temporarily or provide you with an acknowledgment letter verifying they are holding it due to the pending case. This letter can be helpful when you apply for a new passport. If the customs department refuses to return the passport, you may apply to the court for an order directing them to release it. A court order could compel the customs department to return the expired passport or at least provide official acknowledgment for renewal purposes. With the customs acknowledgment letter or court order, approach the passport office, explaining your situation. The passport office may allow you to apply for a new passport based on these documents and any additional information they require about the customs case. Note that the passport issued in such cases might have travel restrictions tied to the case, or you may need permission from the court to travel. Since each step may involve legal procedures, consulting a lawyer experienced in customs or immigration matters can help ensure smooth coordination between the customs department and the passport authorities.

Advocate Rohan Venkatesh Yemul LawRato

753 votes

Well, if your Passport has been expired, then, We can get your Passport renewed by applying to the concerned Regional Passport Authority. You also need to get Police Verification done in order to renew your Passport + have to seek a Clean Clit from Customs Authority to get your Passport renewed.

Advocate Pankaj Bajaj LawRato