By Vipul Jain
An individual may have to renew their passport for any specific reason like the expiry of their passport, no empty pages, passport got lost or stolen, etc. The Indian government works with VFS Global service to provide services related to passport renewal OCI card application USA services etc.
You can get your passport renewed either by mailing or booking an appointment at the VFS Global service application center. Before you apply for any passport service. You need to know about all the required documents that you will have to submit so that you can gather all the documents and prepare yourself in advance.
Whether you want to renew or reissue your passport. The procedure for both is the same. Let us learn a little more about the documents and materials that are required to get your Indian passport renewal in USA checklist.
You can apply online for the renewal of your passport at the official website of VFS Global. VFS Global works with the Indian government to help individuals whether they want to apply for US Visa, an OCI card, or renew their passport. If you are looking to get your Indian passport renewed in the USA then follow these steps:
The first step is to visit the official Indian Embassy’s website. You have to select the country and region and the embassy or consulate that holds laws over the state in which you reside. After choosing the right embassy the next step is to register.
You can now log in choose the ‘” apply for ordinary passport” option and apply for “ Re-issue of passport for whatever reason you are applying for. Fill in all the information that is required accurately. If your family members have OCI Card, and they don't how to renew them, so click on the How to Renew OCI Card in USA.
Once you are done filling in all the information. You will get an ARN (Application Reference Number) which you have to use to make payment. To get your registration completed you will have to pay the Indian passport renewal fees along with additional charges if you opt for any extra service like the Tatkal service.
After you submit the application by completing the payment a PDF will be generated of your application. You need to download and print it because you have to send it along with the other supporting documents.
The last step to get an Indian passport renewal in USA is to mail the application. You can download and print the shipping labels to send your application to proceed further. The return shipping address must match the address written on the application form. You can only add one application in one package.
If you add applications of multiple people in one envelope then it will rejected. The processing time in the USA will take up to three weeks. If you opt for the Tatkal service then you can get your passport within three to five working days.
Make sure to fill in all the details accurately. You will not be allowed to edit after submitting it further. Your application may get rejected if there are any errors and you will have to start from the beginning. The documents must be clear and relevant.
Here is a list of all the documents that you need to submit when you are going to start following the steps of How To Renew Indian Passport in USA. The documents may vary according to different situations but these are some of the most common and necessary documents that an individual has to submit for the renewal of their passport in the USA. Make sure to double-check all the documents that you require before submitting.
The printed and completed online application form with your signature on the 1st and 4th page.
The completed and signed Annexure E (Original)
An affidavit for the change of signature and appearance.
Two Indian passport-size photos
Current Indian passport in original form
Copies of the first five pages and the last two pages of your current Indian passport.
A copy of the completed and signed checklist
A notarized color copy of a valid visa, valid green card, and valid work/study permit.
Police report if required
Indian address proof
Address proof of USA
You have to send all these documents to the VFS Global service center. The VFS Global service center can help with OCI card renewal as well. You may have to send additional documents too so make sure to check all the documents required before sending it further. You can even use the VFS Global Courier to send your package or your own preferred courier service and shipping label. You will have to pay shipping charges for the same.
These are the Indian passport renewal in USA checklist for minor so if any Indian citizens who are under the age of 18 want to get their passports renewed they have to provide these additional documents:
Annexure D
A self-attested copy of both the first and last page of the valid Indian passport of the minor’s parents.
Notarized color copy of both the parent’s valid visa status in the USA.
A copy of the birth certificate
Notarized color copy of Annexure C if there is a single parent/guardian/adoption.
Notarized color copy of Annexures C and D, divorce decree, and custody papers if the parent has sole custody.
A copy of the death certificate, Annexure C, D if one parent is deceased.
The Tatkal passport service is an emergency passport service where an individual can get their passport as early as possible within three to four working days. This service can be opted in case of emergency by paying additional fees. You can opt for this service for OCI cards as well where the processing time for OCI application USA will be shorter. There are some exceptions in this case. The below-mentioned category of applicants cannot apply for the Tatkal service:
Lost/damaged/stolen passport
Renewal of short-validity passport
Any major change in name
Change in sex, appearance, and signature.
Change/ correction of date of birth
Change/ correction of the place of birth
Change of father’s/mother's name
This is the Indian passport renewal in USA checklist Tatkal. Any three of the below-mentioned documents are required to be submitted if the applicant is 18 years old or above
Aadhaar Card or E-Aadhaar card
Electric Photo Identity Card(EPIC)
PAN number
A valid driving license
Bank passbook/Kisan passbook/Post office passbook
Photo ID card of a recognized institution
Birth certificate (issued under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act 1969)
Service photo ID card issued by the state or central government
Pension documents
Schedule tribe or schedule caste or other backward class certificate
Arms license issued under the Arms Act (1959)
Ration card
In case of reissue submit the last passport issued
Any two of the below-mentioned documents are required to be submitted if the applicant is below the age of 18:
Aadhaar card or E- Aadhaar card
PAN number
Student’s photo ID card issued by a recognized university
Birth certificate
Ration card
In case of reissue submit the last passport issued
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For Adults (18 years or above) |
Validity of 10 years | $242.90 |
| Validity of 10 years (jumbo booklet) | $267.90 | |
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For minors (less than 15 years) |
Validity of 5 years | $217.90 |
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For minors (15-18 years)
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Validity of 10 years | $242.90 |
| Validity of 10 years (jumbo booklet) | $267.90 |
Depending on your situation you may have to send some additional documents as well. So, make sure to read and check the information about all the documents that you need to submit so that you do not miss out on any documents. It is very important to submit all the required documents to get your passport quickly. The applicant has to submit all the documents that are relevant, accurate, and clear. Submission of every document in a proper format is also important whether you apply for US visa or a passport renewal service.
It will take approximately three weeks for your passport to get renewed only if you submit all the required documents carefully without any error. You must keep track of your passport renewal status or OCI Application Status on the official portal of VFS Global.
If you submit your passport renewal application before your current passport’s expiration then there is no need for police verification.
No, in the case of minor children, there is no need for police verification for children up to the age of 18 years.
Photographs are necessary. The applicant has to submit two colored passport-size photographs with a white background.
If you have this doubt about how to apply for OCI card from USA. Then do not worry because you can apply for a reissue of an OCI card or a renewal of an OCI card at the VFS global service center by following the right steps.
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