Fond of travelling but out of passport is an awkward situation.
The only way to safeguard yourself from such a situation is to remember
to renew your passport in time. Passport application could be considered
as a complicated procedure for some as it involves several verification
stages however the renewal is simple. Sadly, people still goof up the
entire renewal process and therefore ruin their travel plans. If you are
an avid traveller fond of getting your passport stamped frequently,
here are a few simple tips to keep in mind when renewing the document:
Don't
wait for the expiry date: This is a common doubt and therefore we are
addressing it on priority.
Most people start work on the renewal of
their passport well after the expiry date has gone by. This is wrong.
Instead, initiate the renewal process even before you hit the expiry
date. Start renewing at least 9 months beforehand because there are many
airlines that could refuse to accommodate you if your passport expires
within six months.
Don't go to random people: A lot of travellers
use the online passport service portals to get their passport renewed.
However, you need to ask yourself how many of these are genuine. What's
more is that these random agencies are going to charge you a bomb and
still can't guarantee that they will be able to get the job done.
Instead, just opt for the government passport office. You will receive
all the guidance that you want.
Use recent pictures: Your passport
renewal application is most likely to get rejected if you are not using
recent pictures. Don't wait for one rejection to open your eyes.
Instead, be smart and keep a bank of recently clicked pictures ready for
use.
Document submission: These days most of the passport renewal
application cases require the users to download an application form
from the government website, fill in the details and submit the
documents mostly by mail. If you are going to mail the documents, ensure
that it is sealed properly.
Also, use a traceable method of mailing so
that you know when the documents are delivered.
Attend the
appointment: Don't take the passport application process lightly. Each
time you make an appointment, ensure that you are available to attend
it. Missing them unnecessarily will cast a negative impression on your
application.
With these five tips you can ensure that your passport renewal process remains on track.
