How can I change my name in Indian Passport?
Where should I start to change my name in Indian Passport?
To change
name in Passport, the following procedures to be completed:
1. Application in EAP-I form. All particulars other than name and
signature in the application should tally with those in the present
passport.
2. Present passport with additional booklets, if any, in original and
photocopy of pages 1, 2, last two pages and page containing valid
visa.
3. Sworn Affidavit, in the prescribed format, signed by applicant in
the presence of Consular Officer for change of name.
4. Paper cuttings, in original, of two leading daily newspapers,
notifying the change of name. One daily newspaper should be of the
area of applicant’s permanent address in India and another daily
newspaper of the area of applicant’s present address. Format of
newspaper notification is given below:-
I, ____________son/daughter of_______________, holder of Indian
Passport No__________, issued at _____________on _______________,
permanent resident of ________ (full postal address in India to be
given) and presently residing at _____(full postal address in UAE to
be given) do here by change by name from __________________ to
_________________, with immediate effect.
NOTE: Above matter of newspaper Ad
should be attested from Indian Consulate Attestation Centre (IVS
Global) to publish in UAE based newspaper.
5. If the validity of the present passport expired more than 6 months
ago, Sworn Affidavit for late submission, signed by applicant in the
presence of Consular Officer.
6. Personal Particulars Form in the case of passports issued by other
PIAs (Passport Issuing Authorities).
7. Presence of applicant while submitting application is compulsory to
establish identity.
Time
Taken
Abu
Dhabi (5 working day) / Dubai issued Passport (5 working days)
Passport issued by other PIAs (Passport Issuing Authorities) – 40 days
Passport under Tatkal scheme – on the third working day
FEES:
Normal fee for adult: Dh341 (36 pages ppt booklet) Including
all fees
Minors up to 18 years of age – Dh100
Extra fee for Tatkal Service (Urgent): Dh550
Q:
Can I change my name in the passport at the time of renewal?
A: Yes, you can. Please follow the above procedures
To prepare your Passport applications; Call
Bur Dubai: 04-358 6215
Hor Al Anz: (Deira): 04-265 8373,
050-744 7833, 050-715 0562
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Sworn Affidavit can be
made from the following Centers:
Indian
Consulate Attestation Centre, Dubai
IVS Global Services
Private Limited, Unit 201-201, 2nd floor, Business Atrium Building,
Opposite Al Nasr Club, Oud Metha, Dubai, Near Prime Supermarket, next
to big parking area,
Tel: +971 4 357 9585
Nearest Metro Station: Oud
Metha (Green Line)
Timing: 8 am to 3.30pm
Sunday to Thursday
Website:
www.ivsglobalattestation.com
Indian Embassy Attestation Centre, Abu Dhabi: IVS Global
Services Centre, Office No. 201, Second Floor, Sector E-25, Plot C-37,
Al Nahyan Camp, off Muroor Road. The centre is located in the building
next to the UAE Red Crescent Office.
Timing: 8:30am to 3:30pm
Sunday to Thursday. Tel: +971 56 332 9792
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Passport Application Centers
Timing: Saturday to Thursday
8am to 12 Noon - 1pm to 6:30pm
BLS International
Call center: 04-255 5530
Dubai
•
BLS International,
Shop No# 13, Ground Floor, Zeenah Building, Same Building Of Budget
Rent A Car, Opposite to Deira City Center P3 Parking, Deira, Dubai.
•
BLS International,
Office
No. 105, 106, First Floor, Al Khaleej Center, Opposite Al Ain Center,
Mankhool Road, Bur Dubai
•
BLS International,
KMCC Office,
4th Floor-402, Above Tootex Textiles, Near Bus Stand,
Al Sabkha Road, Deira, Dubai, Tel: 04-227 4899
Abu Dhabi
BLS
International, Office No. 202, 2nd floor, Port City Java building,
Behind ADCB Bank, Al Nahayan Camp, Muroor Road, Abu Dhabi
Sharjah
BLS
International, Office 146, 1st Floor, Damas Tower 14 (Burj 2000), Opp.
Sharjah Central Post Office, Rolla, Sharjah.
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Consular Service available at
Sharjah Indian Association, Tel: 06-561 0845.
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Related Pages
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Additional booklet
Address Change
Affidavit to apply passport for children in India
Affidavit to Sponsor Dependants
Change
of Name
Change of Address
Change of spouse in Passport
Correction of Date of Birth
Date of Birth
Correction
Death
Certificate Attestation
Death related documents required to repatriate body to India or to
cremate in Dubai
Documents required for bringing Servant
ECNR
Emergency Certificate
Employment contract for unskilled labour sponsored by a company
FAQs
Passport Rules
FAQs
Consulate Procedures
Housemaid 'No Relationship' Affidavit
Indian Driving License attestation
Loss
of Passport
Maid Visa
Sponsored by an Expatriate
Marriage Attestation from Consulate
Marriage Solemnization at Indian Consulate
Minority Certificate from Kerala Government
Name
Change
Newborn baby's Passport
NRI
Certificate
No
Relation
Certificate
for Sponsoring Maid
Out pass
Passport for newborn baby
Passport in lieu of lost
Passport Damage
Passport in Maiden name
Passport in Married name
Passport
Renewal
Passport
Validity extension
Photo Change
Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
Power of Attorney
Protector of Emigrants
Refund of Security Deposit - Housemaid
Salary Certificate Attestation
Servant Visa-new
Servant Visa
Renewal
Sponsorship Declaration
Spouse name Endorsement
Surrender of Indian Passport
Tatkal
Service
TC
Attestation
Tourist
Visa on Arrival in India
Undertaking for Studies
Validity extension
Visa on Arrival in India
Visit Affidavit for Family Member
Wages of Indian Workers
Will
Attestation
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