- Our service fee
- £195
- Official fees
- From £50, paid by you directly
- Usual time
- Allow 8 to 12 weeks; police verification in India is part of every re-issue
- Appointment
- In person at the VFS centre, by appointment only. One parent can attend if both have signed every document
A child's Indian passport application turns on the parents: both parents' passports, both signatures on the annexures, and the right document for your family's circumstances, whether married, separated, divorced or with one parent no longer involved.
We work out exactly which annexures apply, prepare them for both parents to sign, and print your child's photographs to the checklist size.
- Annexures D and E prepared for both parents
- Signatures checked against both parents' passports
- The right route for separated, divorced or single-parent families
- Photographs printed to the checklist size
Who it’s for: Children under 18 who hold an Indian passport and live in the UK, where at least one parent holds an Indian passport
It depends on your circumstances
When you start, we go through these with you.
Re-issue of a child's Indian passport requires at least one parent to hold an Indian passport.
EligibilityAnnexure D is mandatory for every child and is signed by both parents. Each signature must match that parent's passport.
Signatures must matchAnnexure C covers the recognised circumstances, such as a parent who has died, separation without a custody order, or a court order for sole custody.
Annexure CUnder 5, a thumb impression in blue or black ink goes in the signature box. From 5, the child writes their own name.
Thumb or nameA child who has acquired another nationality surrenders the Indian passport instead of renewing it. Our renunciation and surrender service covers this.
Surrender insteadWhat’s involved
- Start the service
Answer a few questions about your child's passport and your family's circumstances.
- Send your documents
Photograph your child's passport, both parents' passports and the supporting documents with your phone.
- We prepare everything
We complete the application and prepare the annexures for both parents to sign.
- Attend your appointment
A parent takes the originals to the VFS centre with the checklist we give you.
- We keep you updated
We follow the application until the new passport is ready.
What to have ready
Your exact checklist is confirmed once you start, based on your answers.
Everyone
- Your child's current Indian passportThe original, plus copies of the first and last pages.
- Both parents' passportsThe first and last pages, with each parent's current UK visa or eVisa.
- Your child's full birth certificateThe long form naming both parents.
- Your child's UK immigration statusThe eVisa with a share code.
- Two recent photographs of your childICAO-compliant, 35mm x 45mm, white background. We print these for you.
- UK address proofIn a parent's name.
- Annexures D and E and the VFS declarationWe prepare these for signing.
Only if it applies to you
- Parents' marriage certificate, divorce decree, custody order or death certificateThe one that fits your family's circumstances.
- Annexure CWhere one parent has not given consent.
- Change of appearance declaration for minorsSigned by both parents, where the child's appearance has changed.
- Copy of your child's UK entry visaIf the passport was not issued in London.
- Police report and Annexure FIf the passport is lost, stolen or damaged.
Clear fees
Passport and VFS fees are set by the High Commission of India and VFS Global and are paid at the centre on the day.
Official fee source: VFS Global UK, checked 20 Oct 2026. Official fees can change.
Indian passport for children — quick answers
Do both parents have to attend?
One parent can attend and submit the application if both parents have signed all the required documents.
Does my child need to come to the appointment?
Tell us your appointment details and we will give you the exact list of who and what to take.
How long is a child's passport valid?
A passport for a minor under 15 is valid for five years from the date of issue.
How are the official fees paid?
At the application centre, when you hand in the documents.
Ready when you are
Indian passport for children
One person. Add family members in the basket.
Rules, official fees and processing times are set by the relevant government or authority and can change. We provide document preparation and application support from your instructions; we are not solicitors or regulated immigration advisers. It is your responsibility to check entry requirements before you travel.
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