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MEA introduces new reforms for passport applications

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June 5, 2025
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In a citizen-friendly reform, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has introduced a new provision allowing passport applicants to use Annexure J, a joint photo declaration, as a valid alternative to a marriage certificate when requesting for the inclusion of a spouse’s name in their passport.

This initiative aims to streamline the application process and reduce delays, particularly for applicants who are legally married and living together but do not possess a formal marriage certificate.

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Annexure J is a simplified affidavit in which both spouses formally declare their marital status and jointly request the inclusion (or removal) of a spouse’s name on the passport. The form must be signed by both parties and accompanied by a self-attested joint photograph.

Key features of Annexure J:

  • A joint, self-attested photograph of the couple
  • Full names, residential addresses, and dates of birth of both spouses
  • A clear declaration of marital status
  • Aadhaar number and either Voter ID or Passport number (if available)
  • Signatures of both spouses, along with date and place of declaration

In cases of re-marriage, applicants must also submit relevant supporting documents such as:

  • Divorce decree and Re-marriage Certificate or Annexure-J
  • Death certificate of the former spouse and Re-marriage Certificate or Annexure-J
  • Updated identity documents

Eligible applicants are encouraged to make use of this efficient and user-friendly provision. For further information and to download Annexure J, please visit the official Passport Seva portal.

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