Indians residing in the US can renew their Indian passport directly within the country. The simplified process involves submitting the passport renewal application through VFS Global, a renowned visa outsourcing and technology services company.
VFS Global manages the administrative procedures on behalf of the Indian government. Once submitted, the application is processed by the Indian embassy or consulate.
Once renewed, the passport is efficiently sent to the applicant through VFS Global services.
Renewing your Indian passport in the United States is a simple process facilitated by VFS Global.
Here you will find a complete guide outlining step by step procedure for reissuing passports through Indian embassy in key locations like New York, Houston, Washington DC, Atlanta, Chicago and San Francisco.
Passport renewal process:
1. Create passport application:
– Start the application on the Indian government website.
– Establish an account at VFS Global, paying the shipping fee.
– Collect the necessary documents and mail them to VFS Global.
2. Document Verification:
– VFS Global verifies the submitted documents and sends them to the Indian embassy.
– The Indian embassy begins a police check in India.
3. Passport Issuance:
– The Indian embassy prints the new passport.
– VFS Global sends new and old passports to your address.
Processing time:
– Renewal takes 3-6 weeks for passports issued in India.
– Passports issued by the Indian Embassy in USA can be obtained in 10 days.
– Request renewal one year before expiration, preferably six weeks before final expiration.
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Required documents:
1. Expired passport
2. Photographs (2×2 inches)
3. NRI Government Passport Renewal Application Form
4. Maximum qualification title (optional)
5. Proof of US address (notarized)
6. Indian Address Test
7. Change of appearance/signature form (notary)
8. VFS Document Checklist
9. Annex ‘E’
10. Copy of Passport
11. Marriage certificate (optional)
12. US Legal Status Document (Notarized)
13. Birth certificate/Study completion certificate (optional)
14. Police report (in case of loss or theft of the passport)
15. Additional documents for the child passport
Registration Steps on Indian Government Website:
1. Register on the Indian government website.
2. Verify your email to activate the online account.
3. Log in and select “Request Ordinary Passport”.
4. Follow the steps for passport application on the Indian government site.
VFS Global Rate Payment and Shipping:
1. Create an application on the VFS Global website.
2. Pay the full fee of $92.90, including the VFS service fee.
3. Download the courier labels after online payment.
4. Send your application package using the FedEx option recommended by VFS.
Self-certification and notary:
– Self-certification documents; No notary is needed for adult passports.
– Parents must sign the child passport documents together with the child.
– Notarial certification is required for specific documents.
Package, Mailing and Tracking:
1. Organize documents according to the VFS checklist.
2. Attach photographs to the application and ‘Change of Appearance’ form.
3. Use the FedEx location to ship with the label provided.
4. Track the application status on the Indian government or VFS site.
Refund:
Please see the VFS refund policy for application refunds.
Renewing your Indian passport becomes a hassle-free experience by following these detailed steps, ensuring a smooth process through VFS Global and the Indian embassy.
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