New/Re-issue of passports for Adults

A new passport can be issued on the expiry, or up to one year before expiry, of any passport, which had an initial validity of 10 years. To apply for a new passport, you need to submit the following:

• Duly filled and printed online application form (https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/)  with ink signature on the last page in signature box. Kindly mention proper Indian address in application form for purpose of Police verification. (two addresses are required in the application form, one address should be from India and the other/current address from Burkina Faso)
• 02 colour photos, Size 35mmX45mm, Pixel 630:810 and Aspect ratio 7:9 with a uniform background white /light blue color. For more information, please see : Photo specification
• Please upload your signature. Your signature must be clear, dark, and set against a clean white background.  Guidelines for signature
• current passport (Mandatory)
• Self-attested copies of first and last page of your current passport
• Self-attested copies of your residence certificate/permit
• In case of your appearance/outlook/face has changed significantly since your last passport was made, please fill the Change of Appearance form additionally from the given link. Change of appearance adult

Note:  If any of your personal details have changed since the issuing of your current passport (i.e. change of name, change of printable address in passport in India or abroad, update of marital status), you will need to submit additional documents. 

Additional documents required for change of printable INDIAN address in passport:

• proof of the new address such as copy of your voting card/Aadhaar card/driving licence/electricity bill, bank statement, rent agreement etc.

Additional documents required for change of printable FOREIGN address in passport:

• proof of the new address such as copy of electricity bill, telephone bill, bank statement, rent agreement etc.

Additional documents required in case of change in Name:

Documents required from India

(This would not be applicable for temporary residents and visitors from India or third countries)

• Clippings of two local newspapers or the Gazette notification of the concerned State Government, as the case may be; and
• At least two public/school documents issued in the desired name to ascertain that the applicant has actually changed his name.

OR/Alternatively

Documents required from Burkina Faso

• For those who have been staying abroad on long term permanent or work, student visa/permit, two public documents issued by the local (Burkina) government/local school/educational institution where the student is enrolled may be accepted. This would not be applicable for temporary residents and visitors from India or third countries.
• Regarding SURNAME – If any applicant wants to add/shift surname from the given name may be allowed subject to production of at least two public documents in the said name. For example, if an applicant held a passport in the name of SANJU MOHAN PRASAD with the SURNAME is blank, he may be allowed to enter SANJU MOHAN or SANJU as the FIRST NAME and PRASAD or MOHAN PRASAD as SURNAME.
• Change/add in Surname subsequent to marriage

If your surname has changed subsequent to marriage and you want to apply for a new passport in your married name, you will need to submit a self attested copy of your marriage certificate and a copy of your spouse’s passport/Aadhar Card/Voting Card etc. (anyone).  

Please note that you must submit complete application with relevant documents. In case of an Incomplete application due to any missing relevant document will not be processed and there could be delay than usual processing time.

Applications are accepted at the Embassy counter only on working days between 0930-1200.