{"id":627,"date":"2014-09-25T00:23:03","date_gmt":"2014-09-25T06:23:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/104.196.159.131\/?p=627"},"modified":"2024-10-23T16:19:30","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T21:19:30","slug":"renew-indian-passport-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/renew-indian-passport-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"Renew Indian Passport in USA (VFS Process, Documents &#038; Affidavits)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You can easily renew your Indian Passport in the USA after 10 years with VFS Global.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A step-by-step process<\/strong> for re-issue of the passport with the Indian embassy in New York, Houston (Texas), Washington DC, Atlanta (Georgia), Chicago (Illinois), SFO (San Francisco, California), and Seattle Indian consulate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose the <a href=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/indian-embassy-jurisdiction-usa\/\">correct embassy based on your address to avoid rejection<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"passport-renewal-process-snapshot\">Passport Renewal Process Snapshot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a Passport application on the Indian government Website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create an account on VFS Global, and pay the shipping fee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collect documents and mail them to VFS Global.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VFS verifies documents and sends them to the Indian embassy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian embassy triggers Police verification in India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian embassy prints a new passport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VFS will send you the new and old passports.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h3\" id=\"processing-time\">Processing Time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Indian passport renewal will take 3-6 weeks if the last passport was issued in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your last passport was issued by the Indian Embassy in the USA, you can get a new one in 10 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can apply for renewal 1 year before expiry. We recommend applying 6 weeks&nbsp;before the final expiry to avoid issues with delays in processing at the Indian embassy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h3\" id=\"collect-documents\">Documents Required<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Create all affidavits and annexures required for Indian passport renewal in one go with our easy-to-use app. <\/p>\n\n\n<br \/><a class=\"btn btn-success \" href=\"https:\/\/apps.am22tech.com\/in\/passport-affidavits\/\" rel=\"\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Create all affidavits required for Indian passport\">Create all affidavits required for Indian passport<i class=\"bi bi-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a><br \/><br \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#1 Expiring Passport<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An original and most recent passport is required to be sent. All other OLD passports, if any, are not required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#2<\/strong> <strong>Photographs <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A total of <strong>2 photos<\/strong> of size 2&#215;2 Inches are required for passport renewal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The photo should have a white background and not off-white.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can get passport-size photos online or at Walmart, CVS, or Walgreens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#3 NRI Government passport renewal application form<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The passport application form will be provided by the Indian government site for printing. Detailed steps are given below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#4<\/strong> <strong>Highest qualification degree<\/strong> (Optional)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian embassy requires your education details to decide if an <strong>ECR Stamp<\/strong> is required on your passport or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommended sending a copy of the Highest Educational Qualification Degree like an MCA or MBA. It is not required but there is no harm in sending it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check if <a href=\"https:\/\/www.truvisa.com\/t\/documentary-proof-for-ecnr-status-on-new-passport\/925\/2?u=anil_gupta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">you need ECNR or ECR.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#5<\/strong> <strong>USA Address proof<\/strong> (Color, Notarized)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can safely opt to get the USA address printed on an Indian passport. There is no harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-b4d88939-0cf0-4a82-8094-be453609b085 alert alert-primary\" role=\"alert\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rental Lease Agreement<\/strong> (Month to Month is acceptable) OR <strong>Home Mortgage bill<\/strong> &#8211; Should not have expired at the time of submission. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.truvisa.com\/t\/use-rental-agreement-with-future-start-date-as-us-address-proof-for-passport-renewal\/477\/2?u=anil_gupta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rental agreement with future start date?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Any utility bill<\/strong> (Electricity\/ gas\/ water\/ landline telephone bill) &#8211;&nbsp;Must NOT be older than 3 months. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.truvisa.com\/t\/us-address-proof-for-indian-passport-document-list\/179\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Home Internet Wi-Fi bills<\/a> and Mobile bills<a href=\"https:\/\/www.truvisa.com\/t\/us-address-proof-for-indian-passport-document-list\/179\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> are NOT accepted<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Driver\u2019s License<\/strong> OR <strong>State ID<\/strong> &#8211;&nbsp;Both front and back are required. A Learning \/ temporary driving license is accepted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.truvisa.com\/t\/is-bank-of-america-savings-bank-statement-for-us-address-proof-acceptable\/1036\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">US bank statement is NOT valid address proof<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\n<p><strong>#6 Indian Address Proof<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian address proof is required if you want to add or change the current Indian Address printed on your passport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Does the current passport have an Indian hostel as a <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truvisa.com\/t\/current-passport-has-indian-hostel-as-permanent-address-aadhar-card-has-parents-address\/490?u=anil_gupta\" target=\"_blank\">permanent address?<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-c2c90a89-d456-4383-b372-a48f4e71faed alert alert-primary\" role=\"alert\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Any <strong>Indian utility bill<\/strong> (Electricity\/ gas\/ water\/ landline telephone bill) &#8211; Must NOT be older than 3 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aadhar Card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian Drivers license<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recent Bank Statement from Indian Government Bank. The front page is required. It should have an affixed photograph. Check a sample of SBI&#8217;s passbook with affixed and stamped photographs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.truvisa.com\/t\/indian-address-proof-for-indian-passport-renewal-in-usa-document-list\/180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\n<p><strong>#7 Change of Appearance \/ Signature Form<\/strong> (Notarized)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/one-pager\/india\/united-states-of-america\/passport-services\/pdf\/affidavit-for-change-in-appearance-and-signature.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">change of appearance form<\/a> is required. You can either download and fill out the form yourself or use this app to create one.<\/p>\n\n\n<br \/><a class=\"btn btn-success \" href=\"https:\/\/apps.am22tech.com\/in\/change-in-appearance-aff\/\" rel=\"\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Create Change of Appearance Affidavit\">Create Change of Appearance Affidavit<i class=\"bi bi-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a><br \/><br \/>\n\n\n\n<p>Everybody&#8217;s presence changes a little as you age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#8 VFS Document checklist<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/one-pager\/india\/united-states-of-america\/passport-services\/pdf\/passport-checklist-regular.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download the VFS document checklist here<\/a>. Print and fill it out as you collect documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#9 Annexure \u2018E\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Annexure E affidavit is required and you can get it from the <a href=\"https:\/\/visa.vfsglobal.com\/one-pager\/india\/united-states-of-america\/passport-services\/pdf\/annexure-e-mandatory.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VFS site<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also create the same form using this app which validates all your data and offers a full refund if it is rejected by the Indian embassy:<\/p>\n\n\n<br \/><a class=\"btn btn-success \" href=\"https:\/\/apps.am22tech.com\/in\/annexure-e-indian-emb\/\" rel=\"\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Create Annexure E Affidavit for Indian Embassy\">Create Annexure E Affidavit for Indian Embassy<i class=\"bi bi-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a><br \/><br \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#10 Copy of Passport<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Photocopy of the First 5 pages of YOUR passport along with the last 2 pages. You can use an app-based <a rel=\"nofollow noindex sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Amazon All in One Printer Scanner\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Oxi1Wa\" data-linkid=\"173724\" data-nojs=\"1\" data-shortcode=\"true\">scanner<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-4640c7a6-0938-49a5-928d-75909a4f3b35 alert alert-primary\" role=\"alert\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First page with Photo, then page numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page numbers 34, 35, 36, and the last page with the address. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total of 10 pages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\n<p><strong>#11 Marriage Certificate<\/strong> (Optional)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you Married and want to add your Spouse&#8217;s name to the new passport?<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-c7e8c350-da6f-420c-9f4b-55db3e38783b alert alert-primary\" role=\"alert\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Include Spouse&#8217;s Passport&#8217;s front (page with picture) and back page (with address) OR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spouse Green Card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\n<p><strong>#12<\/strong> <strong>US Legal Status<\/strong> (Color, Notarized)<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-0827e5e1-5ab7-43d5-9c60-9ee13fdd7737 alert alert-primary\" role=\"alert\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Current Valid US Visa (including dependent Visa) OR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I-797 OR <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Green card OR <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employment Authorization Card (EAD) or <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I- 797 approval notice or <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valid I-20<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"556\" src=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/sample-h1b-approval-i797a-am22tech.webp\" alt=\"Sample H1b Approval i797a form\" class=\"wp-image-194660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/sample-h1b-approval-i797a-am22tech.webp 970w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/sample-h1b-approval-i797a-am22tech-470x269.webp 470w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/sample-h1b-approval-i797a-am22tech-335x192.webp 335w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/sample-h1b-approval-i797a-am22tech-768x440.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sample H1b Approval i797a form<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can even use the USCIS receipt number copy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truvisa.com\/t\/us-legal-status-proof-for-indian-passport-document-list\/181\" target=\"_blank\">H1B \/ H4 Extension pending with USCIS? Apply with i797C.&nbsp;<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-bc8e14a9-de00-40a2-90ed-026e4aef9ea2 alert alert-primary\" role=\"alert\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>US Visa &#8211; B1\/B2 is NOT a valid visa for passport reissue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>i94 is not valid Proof either.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\n<p><strong>#13 Birth Certificate \/ School Leaving Certificate<\/strong> (Optional)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#14 Police Report (Only if Passport lost or stolen)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#15 Additional Documents for Child Passport<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Annexure D<\/strong> is required for the Child&#8217;s Indian passport. You can create this affidavit using this app which will validate all the data to make sure it is not rejected by the Indian embassy.<\/p>\n\n\n<br \/><a class=\"btn btn-success \" href=\"https:\/\/apps.am22tech.com\/in\/annexure-d-indian-emb\/\" rel=\"\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Create Annexure D\">Create Annexure D<i class=\"bi bi-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a><br \/><br \/>\n\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-a9d5c707-f5f6-4c8f-bec6-664c2938b89a alert alert-primary\" role=\"alert\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Annexure D<\/strong> is signed by both mother and father.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mother<\/strong> &#8211; Current Valid US Visa OR I-797 OR Green card OR Employment Authorization Card or I-797 approval notice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mother<\/strong> &#8211; Passport first (Photo) page and last page (address page).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Father<\/strong> &#8211; Current Valid US Visa OR I-797 OR Green card OR Employment Authorization Card or I-797 approval notice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Father<\/strong> &#8211; Passport first (Photo) page and last page (address) page.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\n<p><strong>#16 Annexure F\/L for lost or damaged passport<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your current passport was lost or damaged, then you need an <a href=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/in\/annexure-lost-damaged-passport\/\">Annexure F affidavit<\/a> too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"registration-steps-indian-govt-website\">Registration Steps &#8211; Indian Govt Website<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/portal4.passportindia.gov.in\/Online\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start your <\/a>passport application here on the Indian government website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need to register for each person separately on this website. We suggest using this website on your laptop or PC as the site is messed up on mobile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#Step 1<\/strong> Click the &#8216;Register&#8217; button and fill in the details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"923\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/register-indian-passport-website-vfs-global.jpg\" alt=\"Register on Indian passport website\" class=\"wp-image-180704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/register-indian-passport-website-vfs-global.jpg 923w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/register-indian-passport-website-vfs-global-470x275.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/register-indian-passport-website-vfs-global-328x192.jpg 328w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/register-indian-passport-website-vfs-global-768x449.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/register-indian-passport-website-vfs-global-150x88.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 923px) 100vw, 923px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Register on the Indian passport website<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#Step 2<\/strong> An email is sent to you to verify your email. Click the link in the email to activate your online account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#Step 3<\/strong> You will be asked to log in again after you have activated your account. Log in again and then this screen will be visible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"786\" height=\"756\" src=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/passport-india-applicant-home.jpg\" alt=\"Select Reissue of Indian passport\" class=\"wp-image-180705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/passport-india-applicant-home.jpg 786w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/passport-india-applicant-home-470x452.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/passport-india-applicant-home-200x192.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/passport-india-applicant-home-768x739.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/passport-india-applicant-home-150x144.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 786px) 100vw, 786px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Select Reissue of Indian passport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the option &#8220;<strong>Apply for Ordinary passport &#8211; Application for fresh passport\/Re-issue of Passport (Blue cover passport)<\/strong>&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"passport-application-steps-indian-govt-site\">Passport Application Steps &#8211; Indian Govt Site<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#Step 1<\/strong> Start the Passport application by filling &#8216;<strong>passport-type<\/strong>&#8216; section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the sample values that will apply to most people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"725\" src=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/apply-indian-passport-renewal-vfs-global-970x725.jpg\" alt=\"Apply Indian passport renewal - vfs global\" class=\"wp-image-180706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/apply-indian-passport-renewal-vfs-global-970x725.jpg 970w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/apply-indian-passport-renewal-vfs-global-470x351.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/apply-indian-passport-renewal-vfs-global-257x192.jpg 257w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/apply-indian-passport-renewal-vfs-global-768x574.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/apply-indian-passport-renewal-vfs-global-150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/apply-indian-passport-renewal-vfs-global.jpg 1138w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Apply for Indian passport renewal &#8211; VFS Global<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-5948335a-c83a-4adb-b69d-9a3866ae8fec alert alert-primary\" role=\"alert\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose &#8216;<strong>Re-issue of passport<\/strong>&#8216;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose &#8216;<strong>Change in personal particular<\/strong>&#8216; and then select &#8216;<strong>address<\/strong>&#8216; if you are changing your address from India to the US or a different address within the USA. You can select more options if you want to change more things on your passport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose &#8216;<strong>Validity expired within 3 years\/Due to expire<\/strong>&#8216;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the Type of application as &#8216;<strong>Normal<\/strong>&#8216; or &#8216;Tatkal&#8217;. Tatkal will have a higher fee than normal. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select &#8216;<strong>Type of Passport Booklet<\/strong>&#8216; as &#8217;36 pages&#8217;. Most people only need 36 pages unless they travel a lot and your passport pages get full within a couple of years.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\n<p><strong>#Step 2<\/strong> Click next and fill in &#8216;<strong>Applicant details<\/strong>&#8216;. Click next once done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you click &#8216;Save&#8217;, your application is saved and an &#8216;Application reference number&#8217; (ARN) is generated and shown on top of the current page:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/arn-number-indian-passport-renewal-970x392.jpg\" alt=\"ARN number Indian passport renewal\" class=\"wp-image-180709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/arn-number-indian-passport-renewal-970x392.jpg 970w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/arn-number-indian-passport-renewal-470x190.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/arn-number-indian-passport-renewal-342x138.jpg 342w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/arn-number-indian-passport-renewal-768x311.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/arn-number-indian-passport-renewal-150x61.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/arn-number-indian-passport-renewal.jpg 1026w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ARN number Indian passport renewal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#Step 3<\/strong> <strong>Family Details<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter family details like Father, mother, and spouse name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spouse name is mandatory if you have selected the marital status as &#8216;married&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"513\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/spouse-name-mandatory-for-married-status-indian-passport-renewal.jpg\" alt=\"Spouse name is mandatory for married status - Indian passport renewal\" class=\"wp-image-180710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/spouse-name-mandatory-for-married-status-indian-passport-renewal.jpg 513w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/spouse-name-mandatory-for-married-status-indian-passport-renewal-470x440.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/spouse-name-mandatory-for-married-status-indian-passport-renewal-205x192.jpg 205w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/spouse-name-mandatory-for-married-status-indian-passport-renewal-150x140.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 513px) 100vw, 513px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Spouse name is compulsory for married status &#8211; Indian passport renewal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#Step 4<\/strong>: <strong>Applicant Address Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your presence at an Indian address is not mandatory. Indian embassy understands that you are physically present outside India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is mandatory to provide at least <strong>one Indian address<\/strong> in the form. It will be used for police verification. You can give your parent or relative&#8217;s Indian address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can choose these combinations:<\/p>\n\n\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Passport Print Address<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Other Address<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>USA<\/td>\n<td>Indian<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Indian<\/td>\n<td>USA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n<p>In this example image, we are opting to print a US address on the passport and then providing an Indian address as &#8216;other address&#8217;:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"884\" src=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/address-details-indian-passport-renewal.jpg\" alt=\"Address details - Indian passport renewal\" class=\"wp-image-180711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/address-details-indian-passport-renewal.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/address-details-indian-passport-renewal-470x554.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/address-details-indian-passport-renewal-163x192.jpg 163w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/address-details-indian-passport-renewal-150x177.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Address details &#8211; Indian passport renewal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-abbfc353-06bd-4386-aa7d-7448e7d0b671 alert alert-primary\" role=\"alert\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div>\n\n<p>Note:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Indian mobile number should be valid as someone will call it for police verification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the correct Indian police station as per your Indian address to avoid delays in your application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your relative should be able to vouch for you when they call.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As is expected in most places, they may have to give a nominal amount as <em>&#8216;<strong>chai paani<\/strong>&#8216;<\/em> to the police officer. The usual amount that most people have reported to have paid is about INR 1000 to 2000. They expect it as you are earning in Dollars \ud83d\ude42<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\n<p><strong>#Step 5<\/strong> <strong>Enter emergency contact details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We suggest providing details of the person who you know in the USA. You can provide anyone from India too. It&#8217;s your choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#Step 6 Previous Passport Details<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter details and click next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#Step 7: Other Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter details and click next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#Step 8 Passport Review<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter details and click next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#Step 9<\/strong> <strong>Passport preview<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 9 shows a nice preview of the new passport&#8217;s biometric page. Verify your information and click next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"822\" src=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/passport-preview-details.jpg\" alt=\"Passport preview details\" class=\"wp-image-180712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/passport-preview-details.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/passport-preview-details-470x526.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/passport-preview-details-172x192.jpg 172w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/passport-preview-details-150x168.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Passport preview details<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#Step 10<\/strong> <strong>Verify and Submit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The last step is to verify all the details and then submit your application. You can make changes before clicking the &#8216;<strong>Submit<\/strong>&#8216; button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your application is locked once you click &#8216;<strong>Submit<\/strong>&#8216; and changes cannot be made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"print-passport-application\">Print Passport Application<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have submitted it, you can print the application from the <a href=\"https:\/\/portal4.passportindia.gov.in\/Online\/secure\/loginAction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Applicant Home page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"748\" height=\"345\" src=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/print-passport-application.jpg\" alt=\"Print passport application\" class=\"wp-image-180713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/print-passport-application.jpg 748w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/print-passport-application-470x217.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/print-passport-application-342x158.jpg 342w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/print-passport-application-150x69.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Print passport application<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You should print the passport application on one side of the white paper only. Leave the back side blank. Do not double-print.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should sign the printed application with a black or blue pen only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vfs-global-website-fee-payment-shipping\">VFS Global Website &#8211; Fee Payment &amp; Shipping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>VFS&#8217;s website and the instructions are half baked and it seems they have been given the contract at the last moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/row1.vfsglobal.com\/IHCUSPostalAppointment\/IHCQuestionnaire\/Index?q=shSA0YnE4pLF9Xzwon\/x\/PpYJNc6tVYvHRijnlGjPCAkTJhlFZMmqoidQtaOLB02b6MUlVJYs451ljwqdEp1gtmFpUBTGmrQzPgEV4Nf87vc382F6SI8kzNZeTYRNY1S\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">link given on the VFS website will waste your time filling out the form even before registration<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, the problem is that there is no other way to register either (at least we could not find any).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VFS services are used for postal Envelopes, Payments &amp; shipping of your documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#Step 1<\/strong> Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/row1.vfsglobal.com\/IHCUSPostalAppointment\/IHCQuestionnaire\/Index?q=shSA0YnE4pLF9Xzwon\/x\/PpYJNc6tVYvHRijnlGjPCAkTJhlFZMmqoidQtaOLB02b6MUlVJYs451ljwqdEp1gtmFpUBTGmrQzPgEV4Nf87vc382F6SI8kzNZeTYRNY1S\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VFS global website and create an application there<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is also not a mobile-friendly website. So, we suggest using a desktop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the &#8216;<strong>Passport<\/strong>&#8216; box (Blue color) and then you will see a new form open up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"543\" src=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/vfs-global-create-passport-application-1-970x543.jpg\" alt=\"VFS global - create passport application\" class=\"wp-image-180714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/vfs-global-create-passport-application-1-970x543.jpg 970w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/vfs-global-create-passport-application-1-470x263.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/vfs-global-create-passport-application-1-342x192.jpg 342w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/vfs-global-create-passport-application-1-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/vfs-global-create-passport-application-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/vfs-global-create-passport-application-1.jpg 1235w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">VFS global &#8211; create passport application<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the button &#8216;<strong>Proceed<\/strong>&#8216;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#Step 2<\/strong> <strong>Fee Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The total fee for Indian passport renewal is $100+. VFS service fee is also added separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, once you click the &#8216;<strong>proceed<\/strong>&#8216; button, you will be asked to register and activate the registration by email. Once you are done, you will have to REDO the whole VFS application. Amazing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#Step 3<\/strong> Click &#8216;Create a new application&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter the details again on this page after logging in to the VFS portal system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"702\" src=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/vfs-application-passport-renewal-970x702.jpg\" alt=\"VFS application passport renewal\" class=\"wp-image-180716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/vfs-application-passport-renewal-970x702.jpg 970w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/vfs-application-passport-renewal-470x340.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/vfs-application-passport-renewal-265x192.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/vfs-application-passport-renewal-768x556.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/vfs-application-passport-renewal-150x109.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/vfs-application-passport-renewal.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">VFS application passport renewal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#Step 4<\/strong> Click the &#8216;proceed&#8217; button and you will be asked to add a customer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#Step 5<\/strong> Click &#8216;<strong>Add customer<\/strong>&#8216; and you will see this screen where you will be asked to once again enter all your information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure you enter the Indian government website&#8217;s ARN number in the &#8216;Govt reference number&#8217; field:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"970\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/vfs-global-add-customer-passport-arn-number-970x498.jpg\" alt=\"VFS global - add customer-passport and ARN number\" class=\"wp-image-180718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/vfs-global-add-customer-passport-arn-number-970x498.jpg 970w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/vfs-global-add-customer-passport-arn-number-470x241.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/vfs-global-add-customer-passport-arn-number-342x176.jpg 342w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/vfs-global-add-customer-passport-arn-number-768x395.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/vfs-global-add-customer-passport-arn-number-150x77.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/vfs-global-add-customer-passport-arn-number.jpg 1016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">VFS global &#8211; add customer passport and ARN number<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the &#8216;<strong>Submit<\/strong>&#8216; button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#Step 5a<\/strong> Many people have complained that they are not able to see the &#8216;select courier service&#8217; after adding a customer.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-cc308208-9325-4f3d-a939-6f2839bf3c62 alert alert-primary\" role=\"alert\">\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<div>\n\n<p>Try this as it worked for us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log out and <a href=\"https:\/\/row1.vfsglobal.com\/IHCUSPostalAppointment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Log in again to the VFS Global portal<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the &#8216;<strong>retrieve incomplete application<\/strong>&#8216; button (blue color) given on the left-hand side menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use your registered email (used to register on the VFS site) and click search. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You should now be able to see the &#8216;<strong>Select courier<\/strong>&#8216; option on the <strong>customer list screen<\/strong> as shown in our next step below.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are still not able to see the &#8216;<strong>select courier service<\/strong>&#8216; option, then click the &#8216;<strong>Edit<\/strong>&#8216; link given in the &#8216;<strong>Actions<\/strong>&#8216; column next to your name list. This should show the courier service option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\n<p><strong>#Step 6<\/strong> <strong>Select Courier Service<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You reach the customer list screen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note down the VFS reference number. This will be required to search your application if you are automatically logged out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"929\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/vfs-courier-service.jpg\" alt=\"VFS courier service\" class=\"wp-image-180719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/vfs-courier-service.jpg 929w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/vfs-courier-service-470x257.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/vfs-courier-service-342x187.jpg 342w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/vfs-courier-service-768x420.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/vfs-courier-service-150x82.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 929px) 100vw, 929px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">VFS courier service<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend VFS&#8217;s shipping option. They use FedEx and the cost is $30 for two-way shipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you decide to use your courier service, do not forget to send a pre-paid envelope for return shipping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>USPS prepaid labels have an expiry date and hence are not accepted by VFS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can use UPS but the prepaid label with UPS Store address is not acceptable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Click submit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#Step 7<\/strong> <strong>Courier Service Address<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter your <strong>mailing address<\/strong> here and not VFS Global&#8217;s address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The USA address on your prepaid shipping label should match the proof of address document submitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#Step 8<\/strong> <strong>Confirm Application<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the &#8216;confirm application&#8217; button and then you will be automatically taken to a payment site named &#8216;Adyen.com&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#Step 9<\/strong> <strong>Download Courier Labels<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the online payment is completed, you can download the shipping labels and send your application package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h3\" id=\"self-attest-notary\">Self Attest &amp; Notary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Self attest means that you should sign yourself on the photocopy. No notary is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-b3373e3f-1045-497c-ab9c-d94b1bb90455 accordion\">\r\n\t\t\t\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-845f08be-01a3-4a87-bb54-1f8246fdc9fe accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h3 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-845f08be-01a3-4a87-bb54-1f8246fdc9fe-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-845f08be-01a3-4a87-bb54-1f8246fdc9fe-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"true\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-845f08be-01a3-4a87-bb54-1f8246fdc9fe-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tAdult Passport\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-845f08be-01a3-4a87-bb54-1f8246fdc9fe-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse show\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-845f08be-01a3-4a87-bb54-1f8246fdc9fe-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p><strong>Self Attest <\/strong>these documents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your passport copy of the First Five and the Last two pages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian Address proof (If Applicable for your case).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy of Marriage Certificate (ONLY If you are married).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spouse Passport copy (ONLY If you are married).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Birth Certificate \/ School Leaving Certificate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Police Report (Only if Passport lost or stolen).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\r\n\t\t<div  class=\"block-1c89bcfc-52c7-497e-bdb7-e332be622994 accordion-item\">\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<h3 \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-header\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-1c89bcfc-52c7-497e-bdb7-e332be622994-header\"\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<button \r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-button collapsed\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"button\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-bs-target=\"#block-1c89bcfc-52c7-497e-bdb7-e332be622994-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-expanded=\"false\" \r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-controls=\"block-1c89bcfc-52c7-497e-bdb7-e332be622994-collapse\"\r\n\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t\tChild Passport\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/button>\r\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t<div \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"block-1c89bcfc-52c7-497e-bdb7-e332be622994-collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclass=\"accordion-collapse collapse\" \r\n\t\t\t\taria-labelledby=\"block-1c89bcfc-52c7-497e-bdb7-e332be622994-header\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p>A parent needs to sign along with his\/her child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If the Child&#8217;s age is greater than 5 years, he should write his\/her name them-self.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your child is less than 5 years old, he\/she should use his\/her thumbprint.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Both parent and child need to self-attest. Each parent should self-attest their document. Get your child to sign all documents too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mother should sign her own and the Father should sign his documents. The mother cannot sign the father&#8217;s document and vice versa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For general documents (like forms), any parent can sign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CHILD&#8217;s<\/strong> &#8211; Passport copies of the first five and last two pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Child&#8217;s &#8211; Birth Certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>US Address proof &#8211; Utility bill or driving license or rental lease agreement on any one of the parent&#8217;s names.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian Address proof &#8211; Utility bill or driving license or rental lease agreement on any one of the parent&#8217;s names.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mother&#8217;s &#8211; Color copies of passport pages that you have photocopied.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Father&#8217;s &#8211; Color copies of passport pages that you have photocopied.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mother&#8217;s &#8211; Color copy of Visa or Green Card or I797 approval notice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Father&#8217;s &#8211; Color copy of Visa or Green Card or I797 approval notice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/in\/annexure-d\/\">ANNEXURE \u2018D\u2019<\/a> &#8211; Affidavit for Applying for Minor Passport by parents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/in\/annexure-e\/\">Annexure &#8216;E&#8217;<\/a> &#8211; Specimen Declaration of the applicant on a plain paper<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CHILD&#8217;s<\/strong> &#8211; Color copy of Visa or Green Card or I797 approval notice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n \r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n \r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"notarize-these-documents\">Notarize<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>USA Address proof &#8211; color copy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change of Appearance Form.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.truvisa.com\/t\/is-affidavit-for-change-in-appearance-mandatory-if-mine-has-not-changed\/475\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Is AFFIDAVIT FOR CHANGE IN APPEARANCE mandatory if mine has not changed? <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Annexure D (for Child Passport)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy of Visa or Green Card or I797 approval\/pending notice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading h3\" id=\"package-mailing-tracking\">Package, Mailing &amp; Tracking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Arrange documents in the order of the VFS document checklist with a checklist on top. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paste photo\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stick one photo on the Indian government passport application form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stick the second photo on &#8216;Change of appearance form&#8217;.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(Optional) Use a small letter-style envelope to keep the passport just to have an extra layer of protection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Original Expiring Passport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a <a rel=\"nofollow noindex sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Amazon Paper Clips\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/368AC1R\" data-linkid=\"170898\" data-nojs=\"1\" data-shortcode=\"true\">paper clip<\/a>, paper pins, or a <a rel=\"nofollow noindex sponsored nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Amazon Binder Paper Clip\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3gZnYYb\" data-linkid=\"173650\" data-nojs=\"1\" data-shortcode=\"true\">binder paper clip<\/a> instead to tie all the documents together. Do NOT use a stapler.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/shipping-envelope-indian-passport\/\">Visit the FedEx office, pick up the FREE envelope<\/a> (included in the shipping fees you paid to VFS), and send it with VFS&#8217;s FedEx shipping label within 15 days of generating the label.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NOTE: No need to send a return envelope. It will be taken care of by VFS if you opt for VFS shipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/portal4.passportindia.gov.in\/Online\/index.html\">track your application status on the Indian government website<\/a> or at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vfsvisaonline.com\/Global-Passporttracking\/Track\/Index?q=shSA0YnE4pLF9Xzwon\/x\/PPk\/PGOUuwCiM9bJfQ11eZzWJY4PnuEU0I4GIg2z7zCTvNUXu3AKRVnM8K5h91BOBz\/CPQm\/oKowN9A+dw0aa8=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VFS site using your VFS reference number<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"refund\">Refund<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have documented the process and <a href=\"https:\/\/am22tech.com\/passport-refund-policy-in-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VFS application refund policy separately here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1721226032528\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is ECR or ECNR Proof Required for Indian Passport Renewal in the USA?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The ECR and ECNR proof is not required for Indian passport renewal in the USA.<br \/><br \/>The ECR\/ECNR status is available on page 2 of the Indian passport.<br \/><br \/>If it is not there or nothing is mentioned in your passport, you can select option ECNR (Emigration check not required) on point 13.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1721226110652\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I send ECR, and ECNR Proof even if it is not required?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can send a photocopy of your highest educational qualification degree like an MCA (Masters in Computer Applications) for ECNR proof.<br \/><br \/>If you do not attach any proof and your old passport does not have the ECR stamp, you will automatically be considered eligible for ECNR.<br \/><br \/>No notarization is needed. Just Self-attest with your signature and mark the photocopy with &#8220;For ECNR &#8211; Documentary proof&#8221;.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1721226149929\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Where to Get an Indian Passport Photo in the USA?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can get Indian Passport photos at Walmart, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cvs.com\/photo\/photo-landing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CVS<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/photo.walgreens.com\/store\/passport-photos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Walgreens.<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epassportphoto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ePassportPhoto<\/a> offers free delivery and just $1.5 per picture.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1721226182413\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Where Can I Get a Free Notary for Indian Passport Renewal?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Your local city library, Bank (like Bank of America, and Chase), and your own office are the FREE notary options for Indian passport renewal.<br \/><br \/>USPS, FedEx, and other local mail shops would charge around $5+ per page of the notary.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1721226211730\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is the Aadhar number mandatory for Indian passport renewal in the USA?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">An Aadhar number is not mandatory for Indian passport renewal in the USA.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1721226223214\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is a Spouse&#8217;s name mandatory for married people?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Indian passport application website does make it mandatory to provide a spouse&#8217;s name if you select your marital status as &#8216;Married&#8217;.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n<span><span class=\"btn btn-sm bg-light mx-1 mb-3\"title=\"Comments\"am22wpDComments-parent= \"\"  role=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"offcanvas\" data-bs-target=\"#offcanvasBottom\" aria-controls=\"offcanvasBottom\" ><i class=\"bi bi-chat me-1 text-info\"><\/i><span am22wpDComments-url=\"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/renew-indian-passport-usa\/\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/span><div class=\"offcanvas offcanvas-bottom mx-auto h-75 rounded-top rounded-3 wpDiscourseOffCanvasWidth\" \r\n\t\t\ttabindex=\"-1\" style=\"overflow: auto !important\" \r\n\t\t\tid=\"offcanvasBottom\">\r\n\t\t\t<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"950px\" scrolling=\"yes\" am22wpDCommentsOffcanvas-src=\"https:\/\/apps.am22tech.com\/wpdiscourse\/?embed=true&url=https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/renew-indian-passport-usa\/\" id=\"iFrameResizer0\"  src=\"\"  style=\"overflow: hidden;\"><\/iframe><\/div><span class=\"btn btn-sm bg-light mx-1 mb-3\"title=\"Likes\"am22wpDLikes-parent= \"\" ><i class=\"bi bi-heart me-1 text-info\"><\/i><span am22wpDLikes-url=\"https:\/\/www.am22tech.com\/renew-indian-passport-usa\/\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/span><\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indian passport renewal USA, Documents list, NRI online application form. 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