If I MUST/CAN PIN a message, this is the best video for Renewal of Indian Passport in USA topic! Honestly, found every answer needed either from Video or from below FAQs. Much Appreciated!!
@@WeDesified can we send a notarized color copy of temporary state ID (original card yet to arrive) for address proof? Since that is the address proof I have for my wife. Or should I also send a utility bill + marriage certificate along with it?
@@foodiegowda5690 Sorry we are not completely sure about this. Our suggestion is to go with utility bill + marriage certificate since they mentioned it in the acceptable documents. Not sure if they would accept the temporary state ID.
Thanks for the video. I encourage those applying now, or later, to follow through the links to get the updated information. For example, we don't need first five pages and last pages of passport anymore. First and last page is sufficient as per the updated pdf that was uploaded. Also, not a lot of things need to be notarized as-well, I see only the valid visa document needed to be notarized. I only realized it after getting all the items notarized according to the video. Not their fault but something that I realized just now.
"Photo image tilted sideways and Please provide a signed consent letter to keep the APPLICANT name same as on the applicant’s current passport." i just recieved an email from VFS global saying that my application is on hold due to above mentioned reason. Any suggestion what to do?Do i need to provided photocopies again? what is format of a signed consent letter that needs to be send out to the VFS global team. Please let me know, as soon as you can, as it is high priority for me now.
I sent them passport photograph taken at UPS store and electronic address lease document. They asked to resend stating. Dark background, need good quality, clothing should be dark while i wore dark shirt. The processing people are color blind and double charging for services background white, should be 2*2 I have sent hard copy Do you think is issue with VFS center ?
December 2024. my passport renewal got rejected stating I did not choose "Change is personal particular", since I have submitted my marriage certificate to add my wife's name. Where is that option comes up in the application. I am going back and forth I can not find it. any help would be greatly appreciated.
I have a quick question regarding file number, do I need to provide current passport file number or can provide previous also? I am renewing current passport.
Hello @WeDesified, thanks for this video. Could you please help me with my situation, my passport is expiring in two weeks and i have no travel plans outside US in near future, should i opt for tatkal or regular processing? Thanks in advance!
Hi, I live in Cleveland and mistakenly selected chicago Indian consulate for passport re-issue instead New York and submitted the application and paid the application fee. Now I want to change this but I don't know how to change the consulate location from Chicago to newyork. Can anyone please guide me with this. TIA
Hello, I did applied more than 5 times too but it’s didn’t get approved not until I came across this man and I employed him to apply got paid $75,000 in less than some hours of doing it.. I’m very grateful for your help Mr, Terry Goodson, May you live long and be blessed sir..
@wedesified i made a mistake in online application by selecting wrong consulate. Can I start another one and send that and ignore the one submitted to wrong consulate?
Great video! I need to renew my passport after 10 years, and I was considering the Tatkal service. However, the eligibility criteria mention a "change of appearance," and since it's been 10 years, my appearance may have changed. Does this mean I'm not eligible for the Tatkal service? In the checklist it mentions that "Along with the most recent Original Passport" so do I need to send my Physical passport as well and once the process is complete I'll receive both old and new passport back?
If there is a correction or change in parents name, they asked us to attach any supporting document with self attestation. Should I sign the document or should I get it attested by my parents!?
Thank you so much madam, for the detailed video. I did a small mistake, i forgot to mentioned re-issue passport on the top of the Fedex envelope. Will i get back all my documents or they will process?
Hi Apurva. Thank you for detailed walkthrough of passport renewal Process. A quick question on passport photos. Do we need to paste them? one photo on application form and other one on affidivate for change in appearance?
Hi, thanks for this much-needed video. Will they return our old passport along with the new one? Also, how will the Police Verification Process be handled when we are in the USA?
Hi Apoorva, last time I already registered when I applied passport for myself. Now I need to apply passport for my daughter. Dominoes to register again? No change in address or jurisdiction.
Hi Apurva I am getting three pages when I try to print out the main government passport application. is it mandatory to compress in two pages or is three pages fine. please suggest
The date I submitted application form is different from the date of sending courier, but the label has the date of submitted day. How can I change the date on label to todays date as I am sending courier today
Hi, In VFS offered Services, it shows FEDEX to me and selected that and made the payment. In checklist, fee payment option shows fedex prepaid label is not accepted. I am confused now , can I still send the package to FEDEX
Quick question to host, I am doing my Indian passport renewal process in USA, also I’m a green card holder where will my police verification held india or USA?
Hello Sunil. (1) Is change of appearance and signature mandatory for all renewals? (2) Do we need to send original old passport? (3) Was there any police verification at Indian address? Thanks in advance.
i have not got any mail them receiving the application package but it shows delivered in the fedex portal how long should i wait before i need to worry? how long will it take to get the mail ? pls help
Hi Apurva. Thanks for detailed explanation. When I print my online filles application its not showing complete address. In the print its not showing my city and country name. Before taking print I checked I have entered it while filling the application. How to go about this
Hi. I did all my payments for the courier label and got confirmation email from vfs regarding my application. But, when i click on ''download courier label', it says 'Failed to download courier label. Try again later'. What to do?
If you type an Indian address in the application of passport renewal you have to provide an Indian telephone number only? if the Indian telephone is not with you at the time of renewing your passport what to do?
Thank you so much for the information. It is very helpful. Can you please provide How many days will it take to deliver passport to my home, estimated arrival number of dates for you like how many days it took for you to receive or some of your friends who got their passport renewal after Submitting documents in the VFS global
Hi , Thanks for the detailed video. I would like to know, for passport Tatkal application, an email approval from VFS is needed or not? Thanks in advance
In the VFS portal while creating the application for passport it asks "Do you have a legal status in the USA? - Yes/No/Pending approval at USCIS"- on what basis do we answer this ? If we have a valid VISA in the US then should the answer be Yes ?
Hi Do we need to contact the local police station in India for police verification, are we supposed to that from USA? If that is the requirement , it seems little tough considering the time and do the Indian police station locally accept or support us ? Is it via phone call or some website ? The VFS does not do the police verification ?
Hi, In previous my daughter’s passport address was printed as USA ( NJ address) now we moved to TX and trying keep Tx address as printed it’s not accepting for me to enter and throwing any recent Indian address is mandatory for police verification can you confirm how do we need to fix ?
can we use same account with 2 applicant in vfs for passport renewal, that vfs account i used 2yrs before for my son's OCI and now i want to renew my passport so can i use that same account? and create new application there?
Hi, I have couried the documents to CFS but i have not received any confirmation email its been 2-3 days, who should I mail and on tracking FedEx it shows delivered.
Hi, Thank you so much for the video. I have a unique problem. I have no documented evidence for address proof in India now. What should I do to help with this problem? I know we need to provide address proof in India and what can i do in this situation? Thanks in advance.
Hi Apurva! Great and informative video. I have a quick question I made a mistake of not adding the zip code in the address of USA while filling up the form on the Indian website, the initial one. How do I refill the application? Is there any way to correct the USA address? Please let me know! Thanks!
I am on Tourist visaand had applied for Adjustment of status I485.Interview done on 21dec 23 but status given '' case is being Actively reviewed by uscis ''' .Received EAD and Advance Parole card. How I can renew my passport with this status.
My passport is expiring in September 2024, so I have started my renewal process, while registering in the "Passport Seva at Indian Embassies and Consulates" Portal. I chose the "Embassy/Consulate" as "USA-Atlanta". I started this process when I was in Nashville/Tennessee. Due to my Job, I moved to New Jersey and I applied for a new Driving License in New Jersey state, so I need to change the location to "USA- New York". So I don't find the option to change the location to "USA- New York" after registering in the portal with "USA-Atlanta". Can you please help me out in changing the location to "USA- New York"???
@WeDesified - I have applied my passport renewal in USA and I got police verification email in india, when my father went to police station to check no one is ready to help. Do you have any email to check with the embassy please?
Thank you for Making this important Video. If Indian Passport got expired and having American elian card (green card) What should apply reissue Indian passport or apply for the New Passport? Can you please let me know 🙏
If I MUST/CAN PIN a message, this is the best video for Renewal of Indian Passport in USA topic! Honestly, found every answer needed either from Video or from below FAQs. Much Appreciated!!
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@@WeDesified can we send a notarized color copy of temporary state ID (original card yet to arrive) for address proof? Since that is the address proof I have for my wife. Or should I also send a utility bill + marriage certificate along with it?
@@foodiegowda5690 Sorry we are not completely sure about this. Our suggestion is to go with utility bill + marriage certificate since they mentioned it in the acceptable documents. Not sure if they would accept the temporary state ID.
Once you have the new passport while in the US, do you need to report it somewhere like USCIS?@@WeDesified
Thanks for the video. I encourage those applying now, or later, to follow through the links to get the updated information. For example, we don't need first five pages and last pages of passport anymore. First and last page is sufficient as per the updated pdf that was uploaded. Also, not a lot of things need to be notarized as-well, I see only the valid visa document needed to be notarized. I only realized it after getting all the items notarized according to the video. Not their fault but something that I realized just now.
HI, WHERE DID YOU FIND THE DOCUMENT CHECKLIST?. THE WEBSITE FOR VFS ALWAYS SHOWS ERROR
@@deepthythomas3765 I hope it is helpful, and also pls let me know if u have done any renewal recently
Apoorva i am your huge fan u r inspiration apki health achi rahe
Thank you for your support and warm wishes. Wish you the same!
I truly appreciate the comprehensive elucidation you have provided.
Great video! Thanks for the simple yet detailed step by step procedure on passport renewal. Much appreciated!
"Photo image tilted sideways and Please provide a signed consent letter to keep the APPLICANT name same as on the applicant’s current passport."
i just recieved an email from VFS global saying that my application is on hold due to above mentioned reason. Any suggestion what to do?Do i need to provided photocopies again? what is format of a signed consent letter that needs to be send out to the VFS global team. Please let me know, as soon as you can, as it is high priority for me now.
There' no need to notarize the Annexure E form right but, sign it. Please clarify because the checklist doesn't say anything about notarizing
I sent them passport photograph taken at UPS store and electronic address lease document. They asked to resend stating. Dark background, need good quality, clothing should be dark while i wore dark shirt. The processing people are color blind and double charging for services background white, should be 2*2 I have sent hard copy Do you think is issue with VFS center ?
Once you have the new passport while in the US, do you need to report it somewhere like USCIS?
December 2024. my passport renewal got rejected stating I did not choose "Change is personal particular", since I have submitted my marriage certificate to add my wife's name. Where is that option comes up in the application. I am going back and forth I can not find it. any help would be greatly appreciated.
I have a quick question regarding file number, do I need to provide current passport file number or can provide previous also? I am renewing current passport.
Thanks for the video. Does the passport number change when you reissue a new passport?
Hello @WeDesified, thanks for this video.
Could you please help me with my situation, my passport is expiring in two weeks and i have no travel plans outside US in near future, should i opt for tatkal or regular processing? Thanks in advance!
My Father's name in passport is wrongly spelled in my passport, should I give the correct speelling or the same pelling during the renewal ??
Is change in appearance and signature form mandatory for all?
Hi, I live in Cleveland and mistakenly selected chicago Indian consulate for passport re-issue instead New York and submitted the application and paid the application fee. Now I want to change this but I don't know how to change the consulate location from Chicago to newyork. Can anyone please guide me with this. TIA
Hello, I did applied more than 5 times too but it’s didn’t get approved not until I came across this man and I employed him to apply got paid $75,000 in less than some hours of doing it.. I’m very grateful for your help Mr, Terry Goodson, May you live long and be blessed sir..
@wedesified i made a mistake in online application by selecting wrong consulate. Can I start another one and send that and ignore the one submitted to wrong consulate?
In this process of renewal of passport, is there a need for the applicant to visit the embasy or cosulate.
Great video! I need to renew my passport after 10 years, and I was considering the Tatkal service. However, the eligibility criteria mention a "change of appearance," and since it's been 10 years, my appearance may have changed. Does this mean I'm not eligible for the Tatkal service? In the checklist it mentions that "Along with the most recent Original Passport" so do I need to send my Physical passport as well and once the process is complete I'll receive both old and new passport back?
There is an option to personally visit to vfs office and submit documents ???
Thank you for the video! I have a question-my address is lengthy, and the website has limited space. What should I do in this situation?
Very useful video. Can an existing login be used or new one is required to be created for different consulate?
Hi, How long is the shipping label valid for ?
If there is a correction or change in parents name, they asked us to attach any supporting document with self attestation. Should I sign the document or should I get it attested by my parents!?
Thank you so much madam, for the detailed video. I did a small mistake, i forgot to mentioned re-issue passport on the top of the Fedex envelope. Will i get back all my documents or they will process?
Hi . What happened with your case? Did you get back your documents ?
Hi Apurva. Thank you for detailed walkthrough of passport renewal
Process. A quick question on passport photos. Do we need to paste them? one photo on application form and other one on affidivate for change in appearance?
Thanks for the info. Can I get the passport delivered to my temporary address in another state?
Can I use different mailing address than my residency state. For an example I have residency of Maryland and mailing address is Chicago
Annexure E and Change of Appearance is mandatory for everyone? I am adult, my appearance did not change
If renewing after 10 years, there is going to be change in appearance. That means one cant apply for Tatkal. right?
Good Video, New fees along with mailing fee would be around ~$130 now.
Hi, thanks for this much-needed video. Will they return our old passport along with the new one? Also, how will the Police Verification Process be handled when we are in the USA?
Hi Apoorva ,Please let me know how to get a nottary attestation ?
How early I can start the process of renewing the passport? Like my passport is expiring in Jan 2025, so how soon I can start the process?
Do we need to submit court order issued by judicial officer and birth certificate? they are present in document checklist?
I have the same doubt. But they dont come under Mandatory documents. But can someone confirm this? Thanks.
Hello, Thank for the video explanation.
Can I add spouse name in for the renewal ? submitting the marriage certificate will be sufficient ?
I clicked the no button for non ecr category and I have made the payment also ? Is that ok because In my passport preview, there was no ECR Stamp ?
Extremely useful. Informative, and to the point. Thank you!
How about address? Do I put I US address or India address. My indian address will be changing bdw. And should I select printable for foreign address?
Hi Apoorva, last time I already registered when I applied passport for myself. Now I need to apply passport for my daughter. Dominoes to register again? No change in address or jurisdiction.
Hi Apurva
I am getting three pages when I try to print out the main government passport application. is it mandatory to compress in two pages or is three pages fine. please suggest
What do you suggest should be filled in "Other Address Details"? The U.S. address? My printable address is in India.
The date I submitted application form is different from the date of sending courier, but the label has the date of submitted day. How can I change the date on label to todays date as I am sending courier today
Hi, In VFS offered Services, it shows FEDEX to me and selected that and made the payment. In checklist, fee payment option shows fedex prepaid label is not accepted. I am confused now , can I still send the package to FEDEX
I have 2 questions
1) in annexure E which address to file?? India or usa address?
2) do we also need to send original passport also ?
I am using my drivers license as the address proof but it has a different signature than on my passport. Would that be a problem in your opinion?
Quick question to host, I am doing my Indian passport renewal process in USA, also I’m a green card holder where will my police verification held india or USA?
Best video helped me lot to get family passports renewed thanks maam
Hello Sunil. (1) Is change of appearance and signature mandatory for all renewals?
(2) Do we need to send original old passport? (3) Was there any police verification at Indian address? Thanks in advance.
i have not got any mail them receiving the application package but it shows delivered in the fedex portal
how long should i wait before i need to worry? how long will it take to get the mail ? pls help
The printout is coming in two pages witb A4 setting, but it looks like they expect 4 page
My rent agreement will expire on 17th Aug . Is it ok if i alpply now or any validity term required for address proof
nice video.we also live in indiana, where in indiana do u all live ?
Mam Police verification b hoti hai india me. Mere address per india me koi nahi hai
What is the difference tatkal and regular?
Hi Apurva. Thanks for detailed explanation. When I print my online filles application its not showing complete address. In the print its not showing my city and country name. Before taking print I checked I have entered it while filling the application. How to go about this
Hi. I did all my payments for the courier label and got confirmation email from vfs regarding my application. But, when i click on ''download courier label', it says 'Failed to download courier label. Try again later'. What to do?
Thank you for the explanation. How can I get re-issuance of expired Indian passport in the US
Passport prints in USA consulate or in India?
Do you need to send the original passport or its copy ?
If you type an Indian address in the application of passport renewal you have to provide an Indian telephone number only? if the Indian telephone is not with you at the time of renewing your passport what to do?
Thank you so much for the information. It is very helpful. Can you please provide
How many days will it take to deliver passport to my home, estimated arrival number of dates for you like how many days it took for you to receive or some of your friends who got their passport renewal after Submitting documents in the VFS global
Hello ,, im new to usa whats the notarize thing i didnt get all that point
Hey apurva
Do the applicant have to sign the valid status copy notarized documents.
Hi , Thanks for the detailed video. I would like to know, for passport Tatkal application, an email approval from VFS is needed or not? Thanks in advance
In the VFS portal while creating the application for passport it asks "Do you have a legal status in the USA? - Yes/No/Pending approval at USCIS"- on what basis do we answer this ? If we have a valid VISA in the US then should the answer be Yes ?
Thanks for the detailed Video. Can we apply through tatkal for Name split case? example : Splitting the Given name to First and Last name.
Hey , where do we get notarized for us visa and others visa documents in usa?
Thanks for the detailed explanation of the steps.
Where can we find the list of documents which needs to be couriered?
Thank you
Hi
Do we need to contact the local police station in India for police verification, are we supposed to that from USA?
If that is the requirement , it seems little tough considering the time and do the Indian police station locally accept or support us ? Is it via phone call or some website ?
The VFS does not do the police verification ?
very useful video, thanks for providing the step by step guide.
Hi, In previous my daughter’s passport address was printed as USA ( NJ address) now we moved to TX and trying keep Tx address as printed it’s not accepting for me to enter and throwing any recent Indian address is mandatory for police verification can you confirm how do we need to fix ?
Hello Mam, Can you share the link for creating an account for VSF global i am not able to find one
can we use same account with 2 applicant in vfs for passport renewal, that vfs account i used 2yrs before for my son's OCI and now i want to renew my passport so can i use that same account? and create new application there?
Hi, thanks for the detailed video.
Could you tell me what "type" of notary is needed for the Affidavit for change in appearance?
What kinda notorization do the documents need? I went to my bank and they said that the documents need to have a certain verbiage and what not…
Is any way you can send a physical document link I need to send to the counselor
Hi is it necessary color copy of documents?
Hii I have a question which address do we mention to receive passport i mean Indian address or U S A?
Where is the link for checklist?
Hi, I have couried the documents to CFS but i have not received any confirmation email its been 2-3 days, who should I mail and on tracking FedEx it shows delivered.
FedEx package charges are separate?
Where to find the packet for forms ?????
made a mistake while selecting consulate i live in ohio and selected chicago does it matter what should i do ?
Hi, Thank you so much for the video. I have a unique problem. I have no documented evidence for address proof in India now. What should I do to help with this problem? I know we need to provide address proof in India and what can i do in this situation? Thanks in advance.
Hi Apurva! Great and informative video. I have a quick question I made a mistake of not adding the zip code in the address of USA while filling up the form on the Indian website, the initial one. How do I refill the application? Is there any way to correct the USA address? Please let me know! Thanks!
Question- do we have to send the original passport along with the documents or a copy of the passport in the package?
Yes. Along with photocopy of first and last page
Tatkal takes 3-4 weeks?
I am on Tourist visaand had applied for Adjustment of status I485.Interview done on 21dec 23 but status given '' case is being Actively reviewed by uscis ''' .Received EAD and Advance Parole card. How I can renew my passport with this status.
What about police verification ? Purpose of that , and what they want to check?
Once we pay VFS for passport renewal, for how long is the payment valid? Could you please let me know. Thanks in advance!
My passport is expiring in September 2024, so I have started my renewal process, while registering in the "Passport Seva at Indian Embassies and Consulates" Portal.
I chose the "Embassy/Consulate" as "USA-Atlanta". I started this process when I was in Nashville/Tennessee.
Due to my Job, I moved to New Jersey and I applied for a new Driving License in New Jersey state, so I need to change the location to "USA- New York".
So I don't find the option to change the location to "USA- New York" after registering in the portal with "USA-Atlanta".
Can you please help me out in changing the location to "USA- New York"???
Thank you so much! This video helped a lot!
@WeDesified - I have applied my passport renewal in USA and I got police verification email in india, when my father went to police station to check no one is ready to help. Do you have any email to check with the embassy please?
HI, MY OLD PASSPORT HAS USED NEWYORK AS PLACE OF ISSUE BUT FOR FILING REASONS WE USUALLY USE INDIA. SHOULD I USE NEWYORK OR INDIA FOR NEW PASSPORT?
Where do I find application packet ?
I just filled out application form to renew passport, how long is this form valid for?
Thank you for Making this important Video.
If Indian Passport got expired and having American elian card (green card)
What should apply reissue Indian passport or apply for the New Passport?
Can you please let me know 🙏
please can u give details which documents needed to add the name in indian passport to apply in san fransisco vfs california?
Anyway to renew passport in US if you are on a visitor visa?
Thank you for this video, very informative and helpful! Bless you