When is a Short Validity Passport (SVP) issued?
Short Validity passport (SVP) is issued in following cases: 1. In case of urgency, students can be issued a SVP on production of admission letters if they are to appear in examinations, such as TOEFL, SAT etc. Such applications can also be processed under the Tatkaal Scheme, if they are accompanied by verification certificates as prescribed, and proof of urgency is furnished to the Passport Office (PO). 2. There are instances of non-delivery of passports to the applicants due to loss in transit in the post offices. In case of urgency, a short validity passport may be issued to the applicant, the validity to be extended to full term on completion of the formalities. 3. Indians residing abroad and visiting India for a short period: A SVP can be issued immediately, valid for one year, on production of return ticket to the country from which the applicant came and/or a document of identity such as driving license, Green Card, employment permit, social security card, health card, labour car
