Indian passport and OCI paperwork from the US

Applicants who had earlier applied through other Embassy/Consulate must create a new account on the Passport Seva Portal. This is necessary because the option to select the Consular jurisdiction is available only at the time of account creation on the portal.

Step 1) Complete the Online Government Application (Click Here) ( https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/)

From September 1, 2025, ICAO compliant photographs will be required for submitting passport applications.

Prepare all required supporting documents by referring to the checklist available at the link Above.

Option 1: Book an appointment and visit the VFS Centre to submit your documents & Fees

Option 2: Pay Online & Submit the documents to VFS via Courier

If any documents are missing, VFS Global will notify the applicant by email.

VFS Global closes the application and dispatches both the new passport and the old cancelled passport.

Police Verification (PV) in India is part of the Indian passport renewal process. After PV is initiated by the Embassy, the local police will visit the address provided in India for verification.

2 photos of size 51mm x 51 mm (2 by 2 size) MUST BE PURE WHITE Background–PHOTOGRAPHS MUST BE IDENTICAL. Photo must be taken within 6 months. Shoulder must be visible. Without glasses. Without flashlight reflection.

DECLARATION OF THE APPLICANT ON A PLAIN PAPER

SPECIMEN DECLARATION BY APPLICANT'S PARENT(S) OR GUARDIAN FOR ISSUE OF PASSPORT TO MINOR

SPECIMEN DECLARATION BY APPLICANT'S PARENT OR GUARDIAN FOR ISSUE OF PASSPORT TO MINOR WHEN ONE PARENT HAS NOT GIVEN CONSENT

'TATKAL' Passport Service is an 'Emergency' Passport Service. All applicants (except below-mentioned categories) residing in the USA and having valid Passport and Valid Visa Status (i.e., "Visa Page/EAD/Green Card/I-797A Approval Notice) are eligible to apply for re-issue of Passport under Tatkal Passport Scheme

SPECIMEN DECLARATION OF APPLICANT FOR OBTAINING A PASSPORT IN LIEU OF LOST/DAMAGED PASSPORT

Normal: 3 – 4 Weeks (excluding shipping) Tatkaal: 3 Working Days (excluding shipping)

3 weeks once the application reaches to the Consulate/Embassy

3 to 4 business days (excluding VFS's processing time), if the Police Verification Report (PVR) is clear... If the Police Verification Report (PVR) is not clear or pending, the processing time will be approximately 30 days or more

In the meantime, your passport remains valid and can be used for travel.

Normal 36 pages (REGULAR) · $125.00 · $2.00 · $127.00

Normal 60 pages · $175.00 · $2.00 · $177.00

Normal Lost or Damaged 36 Pages · $250.00 · $2.00 · $252.00

Tatkaal 36 pages · $250.00 · $2.00 · $252.00

Minor Normal/Fresh 36 Pages · $90.00 · $2.00 · $92.00

Minor Normal Lost or Damaged 36 Pages · $215.00 · $2.00 · $227.00

Minor Tatkaal 36 Pages · $215.00 · $2.00 · $217.00

Adult - 18 years and above · $ 125.00 · $ 2.00 · $ 19.00 · $ 146

Minor - Less than 15 Years · $ 90.00 · $ 2.00 · $ 19.00 · $ 111

$ 125.00 · $ 125.00 · $ 19.00 · $ 271

$ 90.00 · $ 125.00 · $ 19.00 · $ 236