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Lost, stolen or damaged Indian passport

Replace a lost, stolen or damaged Indian passport from the UK. We prepare Annexure F, the undertaking and your letter, and give you an exact list for the visa centre.

Our service fee
£225
Official fees
From £130, paid by you directly
Usual time
Allow 3 to 4 months; the old passport record is checked first
Appointment
In person at the VFS centre, by appointment only
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What we do for you

Replacing a lost or stolen Indian passport takes more than a renewal: a police report, Annexure F, a lost-passport undertaking and a letter explaining what happened, and the High Commission checks your old passport record before issuing a new one.

We prepare every form for you to sign, put your documents in order and tell you what to do if your old passport turns up.

  • Annexure F and the lost-passport undertaking prepared
  • Your letter to the Passport Officer drafted with you
  • Help getting the right police report
  • Photographs printed to the checklist size

Who it’s for: Adult Indian citizens in the UK whose passport is lost, stolen or damaged

Which applies to you?

It depends on your circumstances

When you start, we go through these with you.

Report it to the police

A lost or stolen passport must be reported to the police straight away. The report needs to show the passport details. A damaged passport does not need a police report.

Lost or stolen
No name change

Your name cannot be changed when a passport is replaced because it was lost. The new passport is issued in the same name.

Same name
It takes longer

Checking the old passport record can take four to six weeks, and police verification can take three to six months where it is needed.

Plan ahead
No fast track

Tatkaal is not available to UK residents replacing a lost or stolen passport.

Normal route
Travelling to India urgently

If you only need to get to India, an Emergency Certificate is a one-way travel document. We can prepare this instead.

Emergency Certificate
If the old passport turns up

Do not use it once it has been reported lost. Tell the High Commission or consulate straight away.

Do not use it
How it works

What’s involved

  1. Start the service

    Tell us what happened to your passport and when.

  2. Send your documents

    Photograph your police report, any copy of the old passport and your UK status with your phone.

  3. We prepare everything

    We complete the application, Annexure F, the undertaking and your letter, and print your photographs.

  4. Attend your appointment

    Take your originals to the VFS centre with the checklist we give you. The centre fees are paid there.

  5. We keep you updated

    We follow the application until your new passport is ready.

Documents you’ll need

What to have ready

Your exact checklist is confirmed once you start, based on your answers.

Everyone

  • Police reportFor a lost or stolen passport, showing the passport details.
  • Annexure F and the lost-passport undertakingWe prepare both for you to sign.
  • A letter explaining what happenedAddressed to the Passport Officer. We draft it with you.
  • Proof of your Indian nationalityThe original, with a copy.
  • Two recent photographsWhite background, to the checklist size. We print these for you.
  • Your UK immigration statusYour eVisa with a share code.
  • Proof of your UK addressA recent bill or bank statement in your name.
  • The VFS declarationWe prepare it for you to sign.

Only if it applies to you

  • Sworn affidavitOnly if the passport had expired more than a year before it was lost. We prepare it as a separate service.
  • Copy of the lost or damaged passportIf you have one.
  • The damaged passportIf it was damaged rather than lost.
  • Copy of your UK entry visaIf you have no valid UK visa, a no-visa undertaking instead.
  • Undertaking for a passport held by the Home OfficeIf the UK Home Office is holding your passport.
Fees

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.

Travel Style service fee£225
Official feesFrom £130, paid by you directly

Official fee source: VFS Global UK, checked 20 Oct 2026. Official fees can change.

Questions people ask

Lost Indian passport (adult) — quick answers

Can I walk in to the centre?

No. There is no walk-in service. An appointment must be booked to submit the documents.

Can I change my name at the same time?

No. A passport replaced after loss is issued in the same name. A name change is a separate application.

What police report do I need?

The report from reporting the loss to the UK police, showing your passport details. We tell you how to get one if you have not reported it yet.

How are the official fees paid?

At the application centre, when you hand in the documents. There is no online payment for consular services.

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Ready when you are

Lost Indian passport (adult)

One person. Add family members in the basket.

Travel Style service fee£225
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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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