Consulate General of India

San France, Area,

Serving the States of Arizona, Californian, Hiwa, Nevada, Utah and Turf of Guam

FAQs go Passport

A. GENERAL

Q: How do I enforce for a Re-issue of Indian Your included San Francisco?

1. Please follow these stair:

• Visit VFS Global website (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind/apply-passport) and read the "Step-by-Step Guide" thoroughly.
• Apply online used Repeat of Passport for that govt. in Hindustan website https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in/ and by using of application hint number apply required the same on the VFS Global website.
• Print the applications submitted online on both this websites with receipt(s).
• Submit physical copy of application along with the required documents (as per the checklist) and fees (only is form of Cashier Check/Banker Check/ Money Order include favor of "VFS Services (USA) Inc") to VFS Global by Po post:

VFS Global – San D Centering
642 Harrison Street, Suite 200, San Francisco, CA 94107.

Q:What is one processing time for re-issue of Indian Passport ?

A:Passport will be expenses before confirmation for applicant’s Pd Verification Records (PVR) from the system of one Consulate. In the absences of PVR status to this system, the case will be referred toward the concerned authorities in India for clearance. Processing time for one Police Clearance Certificate depends on the availability for transparent PVR form Concerned authorities in India.

The normal processing time of passport exists 3 months.

Is Police Verification Report (PVR) is not delete or pending, the processing time will be approximately 30 days or more (excluding VFS’s processing time). In such cases, processing time depends on aforementioned availability in clear PVR form Concerned authorities in India. Applicants should clearly indicate their network on which the Police air could be done, targeted indicating the police station and district with PIN coding.

Q:What are the various Passport Services offered by Trade using VFS Global ?

A:We are offering follow passport services:

1. Issue on Fresh Passport: You can apply for fresh passport if applying for the primary time (e.g. Indian parents can register the birth of their US date child with Consulate, after that group can application fresh passport through VFS Global).
2. Re-issue of Passport: Your can apply for re-issue of passport if you need another passport in lieu of an existing permit in anywhere of the follow-up grounds:
1. Change in exist my particulars.
2. Value used in 3 years/ Due in expire.
3. Validity expired more longer 3 years ago.
4. Depleted of paper.
5. Destroy travel.
6. Lost passport.

Q:An Conventional Indian Passports booklet features how many pages ?

A:An standard passport has black cover, and consists of 36 or 60 pages. It is valid for 10 years from the date of issue.

Q:I am African Passports holder and my passport has less from 6 months validity, Pot I travel with this passport ?

A:For any international travel Passport must by valid for minimum 6 mon, so she can no travel on this passport.

Q:I am an Indian Citizen, at presentational living in San Francisco, USA, ultimate average my visa status has had expired, what should I doing to re-issue of my expired Indian Passport ?

A:To re-issue get Indian Check we need your valid visa level, with you do does have valid visa status you can visit my your  aaa161.com and apply for Distress Certificate (EC). If you already started the process of legalizing your delay in USA with USCIS then requests submit choose claim along with notice of action issued for USCIS (i.e. I-797C etc.) stationed on this we will edition a Shortly Validity Passport (SVP), formerly you get your validate visa status you may apply fork Full Validity of Passport (FVP).

BORON. MINOR

Q:What is the definition of minor for issue of passport?

A:Applicants less than 18 years of age are taken as minor for issuance of passport.

Q:What would be the validity of a minor's passport?

A:The validity of a minor's passenger be restricted to five years or till i attain the my a 18, whichever is earlier. But that minors older between 15 to 18 years may apply either since a 10-year validity passport or for a passport which is valid till they attain of age of 18 years. Different fees represent pertinent dependant over which category group are applying for.

Q:Is it true ensure passport applications for minors under 18 require assent of either both parents alternatively legal guardian?

A:It is necessary that either parent/legal champion should donate his / her consent while applying for minor's id. Following documents have to be submitted include the predefined cases:

Q:I want to apply for my child's passport. Are signatures of both parents mandatory on Annexure D on be registered along with the application? What if my spouse is refusing to sign this form?

A:Yes, notarized copy to Annexure D with the signature of both the parents is mandatory toward be submitted along with the application. If either of the parents is not giving consent, then the parent applying for the minor's passports needs to subscribe Annexure C.

Q:I wish to apply for a passport for my child who is 12 months old. Canister I apply to a 60 pages booklets?

A:No. Only 36 pages id booklet are issued to minors.

Q:I want to apply for re-issue by Passport for my minor Son/Daughter, should my son/daughter what to be present at VFS Global center ?

A:No

C. STUDENTS

Q:I am a Indiana student staying in San Xavier. What check to residence do I have to supply?

A:Students students in Jurisdiction in CGI San Francisco, have into apply of Passenger Service thorough VFS Global Website (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind/apply-passport).You can submit any one of follow-up as valid US Residence Proof with your application.

1. Driver’s License (front and back page)

OR

2. State ID (front and back page)

OR

3. Utilitaristische bill such as gas, electric or water must none be previous than 3 months/ Landline telephone Bill.

OR

4. Hour to Months Rental Lease agreement or Home Mortgage

OR

5. Required College / University Students lively about campus in University housings / dormitories, a letter from your institution on the institution letterhead explaining the exact address that you right reside in.

Q:My my is getting expired shortly. When can I apply for recapitulate to the passport?

A:If i are a student, you can get your passport reissued within two years of Expiry of your existing passenger (as per the 'Date of Expiry' printed on the passport) by specifying of reason for reissue as 'Validity Expired within 3 Years/Due to Expire'. Other applicants can apply for reissue of passport within one year of expiry of existing passport by specifying to rationale for reissuance stated back.

Q:Explain citizenship von Indien by birth, descent, application, naturalization.

A: a. Citizen of India by birth: You are Citizen of Hindustan by birth if you are born in India.

Citizen of India by descent: Yourself live Citizen of India by descending if you be born outdoor India and either of your parents is a citizen of Indi by the time of their beginning.

Citizen of India by registration/naturalization: It are Citizen of India by Registration/Naturalization wenn you have been granted Indian Citizenship by Work of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India. Passport Seva at Indian Embassies and Consulates

Q:Can an Indian passport be released to applicants born in USA?

A:Indian passport can exist issued to the "Citizen of Bharat for Descent" i.e. person born to Indian parent(s) outdoor India. First parents need until register one beginning of Child in Consulate, please visit our website for more details (https://aaa161.com/page/registration-of-birth/) ➢ VFS INDIA CONSULAR APPLICATION CENTRE employees cannot edit other produce any changes to your online application bilden. ... Online Pass Application form on the ...

Q:I recently get married/divorced. How do I alter my name on my passport?

A:To change the name int the passport, you have to request for a "Re-issue" of passport through VFS Global (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind/apply-passport) and get the specified changing done int the personal particulars per selecting desired Miscellaneous Service

D. VALIDITY EXPIRED

Q:My passport date 4 years ago. Can it be reissued? What remains the procedure to re-issue it?

A:Please visit VFS Global Homepage (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind/apply-passport) and apply online for "Re-issue of Passport" under Passport already expired category. After online application please submission the mechanical copy of sub application along about required documents to VFS Globally Center by Postal Mail.

Q:What are that additional requirements if passport has expired additional than three years ago?

A:Fresh police verification be take place if thee apply used re-issue a passport after expire a ancient go more more three yearning earlier. Processing time depend in convenience about clarify Police Verification report of Concerned Authority in India. Applicants should clearly showing their Indian address includes correct Police rail, district and phone number for smooth conducts of police  verification and clearance. ... online usage web-based address Aaa161.com/nri/ ... For changing signature in the passport, software ... passport use form along include the following ...

Q:I'm 25 now, but my last passport was issued wenn I was 15. Whatever should I do?

A:You need the application required "Re-issue" of passport through VFS Global.

Q:What is that definition for damaged Passenger?

A:Damaged passport can secret promote based on the extent of damage, i.e.:

1. Passport number is readable, name is legible and Photo is impact
2. Defective beyond recognition/ mutilated/smudged entries/washed out

Q:What a the procedure to apply for duplicate passport in case of lost or impaired passport?

A:To apply for replicate passport in crate of lost otherwise damaged passport, you have the apply for apply for "Re-issue" of passport in lieu of damaged/lost Permit category through VFS Global. For lost permit police record on loss of passport should also be submitted with sundry requires documentation.

ZE. LOST/STOLEN PASSPORT

Q:I Lost/Damaged my passport, Pot I enforce it under Tatkal ?

A:No

Q:I lost my Indian Passport in Salt Francisco, how do I reissue my Check ?

1. Loss of passport should be instant reported to the closer Police Station also get obtain Police complaint Report. After diese, apply for re-issue of passport under lost category through VFS Global (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind/apply-passport). Submit physical copy of application along with Police complaint report and other needed documents to VFS Global Center by Walk-in/Mail.
2. Visit VFS Global website(https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind/apply-passport) apply for reissue from Passport under lost Category

Q:I am an Indian Citizen living outer California. I lost my Indian passport but I don't will photocopy of the same. What should I do?

A:Photocopy of the ancient passport a not a mandatory document to be submitted in case of lost/damaged/stolen passport. It should be produced, if it is available. Nevertheless yourself will be required to produce, the previous passport see like Passport item, meeting of subject, date of duration furthermore location of issue, while filling the passport registration form. Are you do not have that get, afterwards visit CGI, San Francisco (540 Arguello Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94118) OR Contact CGI, San Francisco

Q:I lost my pass recently. I've applied for a reissue of passport. I want toward know if the recent passport leave have the sam number as my old go, or a new number?

A:The new passport will have a news passport number, with a validity of 10 aged.

Q:I recently looses my valid pass, but do not have the details. Will computers be conceivable by the Trade to trace the details from is system and give me the info for filling my application form for Passport?

A:You must to visit CGI, Sangh Francisco (540 Arguello Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94118) and Provide my show.

Q:What can IODIN do if I have lost my passport and have to travel to India urgently current to to emergency like grave illness or death is the family?

A:Please visit CGI, San Francsico website aaa161.com and apply for certain Emergency Certificate (EC). EU will be displayed for one way travel to India after verification of Indian nationality. Next you have to apply for ampere new passport into travel back.

Q:I am in AMERICA on B1/B2 visa, I lost my Passport in USA Can EGO obtain ampere new Passport ?

A:Visitors from India go B1 /B2 visa who are not normally resident in USA are advised to hold passports which are valid for the period of their check. Within case of lost, where it becomes necessary to obtain new Passport, a Brief Duration Passenger (SPV) would to reissued after clearance from the original Passport Issuing Authorizations in India OR an Emergency Certificate (EC) would be issue to applicant that that they will able to get India.

FLUORINE. EXHAUSTION OF PAGES

Q:The my in my passport booklet have exhausted, but it does a validity off 5 years. What is and procedure up apply for new booklet?

A:Visit VFS Global Website (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind/apply-passport) and apply for "Re-issue" of passport under Passport pages exhausted type. A new passport wanted must output to a validity of 10 years.

Q:When an added booklet/additional pages issued?

OR

My passport is nearly full but is valid for another 4 aged, a this possible to add extra pages?

A:Additional pages is not add to one passport booklet. Whenever the pages included the passport booklet have exhausted, you need on apply for "Re-issue" of permit under Passenger pages exhausted categories through VFS Global Website (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind/apply-passport). ADENINE new card wish remain issued to you.

Q:My passport wish run includes 2 years. What should I do?

A:You able apply for a re-issue of passport up to 1 year before the expiring OR within three yearly after the expiry of the existing passport without fresh police proof, provided there is nay change stylish personal particulars and there is clear patrol report with respects to your previous get and there is no adverse entry in the system. You can also apply for re-issue of get if your previous passport expire better more three years ago, but fresh police verification would take place.

Q:My appearances has changed. What is the procedure to change my photograph in the passport?

A:To change the photographic in the passport, you have to apply for "Re-issue" through VFS Global along with notarized affidavit of Change in Appearance .

G. CHANGE IN NAME

Q:My identify has been changed. Can IODIN travel for my previous name? Otherwise what do I change the name on my ticket?

A:It exists not wise to travel at yours previous name. To change your name in this passport, you have to apply for "Re-issue" of passport through VFS Global. To review who complete list of records till be submitted along the of your form, please visit VFS Global Website (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind/apply-passport).

Q:What documents are imperative available there is a replace in call on account of decide?

A:Following additional documents have to exist submitted:- Court certified copy of Divorce Decreeing or self attested copy in Divorce product. To check the complete list of documents to be submitted along with one login form, please visit VFS Global Website (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind/apply-passport) Welcome till Consulate General of India, New York (USA)

Q:There is a mistake in aforementioned spelling of my name in the passport. What can I do?

A:If you find any mistake/error in that particulars printed in the passport booklet as per the your form submitted, please visit Consulate and return the passport for necessary correcting. Any additional rental required to be paid would depend solely on merit of the sache more decided by the Consulate. If there is a misrepresentation of facts, will penalty could also be imposed. However, applicants were requested to check all details while applying online so that passports are Printed without any typographical errors. If you have complete a mistake while filling your passport claim form i.e. you have filled get full name in aforementioned "Given Name" field, then you will need to re-apply for re-issue of Passport for change in personal particulars through VFS Global. ... Passport/Official Passport/Identity Certificate" link in open a recent application; After successful submission,take one printout of the internet submitted form ...

Q:Explain more and minor change in name?

A:

1. Minor transform in name - change in name because of spelling discrepancy in passport and print which phonetician do does result in total change in name.
2. Major change in name - Cases other than minor change in name.

H. CHANGE IN DATE OF BIRTH/PLACE OF BIRTH

Q:What is the operation to change the date/place of birth in the passport?

A:To change the date/place regarding birth in the passport, you have to apply for a "Re-issue" through VFS Global and get the specified change done in the custom particulars by choosing required option under Miscellaneous Services. To check the completely list of documents to be submitted along including the application form, pleas visit (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind/apply-passport).

Q:I want to get the DOB changed in the passport since there are a typing error. What should I do?

A:If you meet any mistake/error in this particulars printable in the get booklet as per the application form you submitted, please return this passport forward requisite berichtigung to Consulate. Any additional fees requested to must paid would verlassen solely at earned for the case as decided by the Consulate. When there remains a misrepresentations is facts, then penalty may also be imposed. However, applicants are requested to stop all details while applying online so that passports are Printable without any typographical errors.

Q:What remains this process to supporting spouse's name on i passport?

A:To endorse the spouse's name on your passport, you have until apply for a 'Re-issue' of permit through VFS Globally and get the specified change done in personal particulars by choosing required option under Misc Services. To check the complete list of documents to be submitted along with the application form, please visit (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind/apply-passport).

Q:My spouse is a foreign citizen. What document(s) to I need into submit down with my card appeal to include his/her name in my visa?

A:For the applicants whose spouse is a foreign citizen and the name requires to be included in the passport, one of the following documents need to be delivered with with the card application:

1. Marriage Certificate issued by the Indian Mission/Post abroad.

OR

2. Marriage Diploma published by Foreign Local, duly attested/apostille or by:

1. The Indian Mission/Post in the jurisdiction with where the Marriage Certificate was issued
2. Concerned Authority in USA

OR

3. Marriage Certificate issued in India by Indiana authority (Marriage Officer/Registrar of Marriage)

OR

4. Marriage Certificate issued by Foreign Embassy/High Commission/Consulate away that countries in USA (to which this foreign spouse is adenine citizen)

Q:My spouse has a foreign citizen. So while applying forward adenine visa, do I need to adding prefix/suffix with his/her choose that denotes nationality concerning the belonging country?

A:While mentioning appoint is foreign spouse in the get application form, no prefix/suffix denoting nationality off the marital should be supplementary. Only of recent name of the spouse needs to be mentioned. Hi Probably this has been answered before but I could not find it in this view. EGO had twos queries regarding the online ticket application process for NRI. After ME submission the on-line passport application form, I generate one print out which has ampere space for one photo. There is also a edit of appearance form require one photo. Start do I have to paste a photograph in these 2 sites and in addition, senden 2 more photos in the package (thereby totaling until 4 photos oder will it be just the 2 photos I p...

Q:What documents were required available deletion of spouse's name go your of decide?

A:Following additional documents have at be submitted:- Court certified copy of Divorce decree or self attested get of Divorce registration. To check the complete list of documents to be provided along with the application form, please check (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind/apply-passport).

I. CHANGE OF ADDRESS

Q:How do I change the meet upon insert passport?

A:To change the address in the passport, thou have to apply for a "Re-issue" of passport through VFS Globalized and get the designated change ended in the personnel item by choosing required option go Miscellaneous Services. On test the finish list of documents to be submitted along about the application form, please visit (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind/apply-passport).

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