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If you hold an Indian passport , which is full or expired
or expiring soon, you may need to apply for a passport
reissue/ renewal. In this case you need a new Passport
or validity extension.
To apply for reissue, you need to fill up a new Passport
application form. New passport can be reissued for 10 years.For minors
(under 18 Years of age) its 5years. What is required?
- Fill up a new
passport application form.
- 4 photographs ( color, front facing, 2" X 2")
- Copy of Green Card or Employment Authorization card
or copy of legal status in the US such as H1B/ B1/
B2 Visa, etc.
- Original passport.
- Fee. ($40 for 10 years). More
details
- A
letter to consulate requesting the New Passport.
Extending the validity? or Renewal
of existing passport? Normally all passports have the limit
of 10 years or 20 years. In case you are holding a short
validity Passport, you might apply for the extension
of its validity. The validity of an Indian Passport
can be extended up to 10 years from the date of its
original issue. The requirements for this are:
- A completed Renewal
application form for "Renewal of Indian Passport".
- Fee of $16.00.
- Your original passport, and proof of your presence
in US.
Where and how to apply? Application can be submitted either
personally or via mail. If sending by mail use Certified/Registered/overnight
mail. Also include a self-addressed stamped envelope
or a prepaid overnight express mail envelope. Fee can
be send through money orders, bank drafts or cashier
checks (by Mail) drawn in favor of Consulate
General of India. (specify the name of the Embassy or
Consulate applicable). If applying in person, then the fee can be paid in
cash at the counter of the Embassy/Consulate. Following
are the Indian Consulates, Embassy offices in US, where
you can go and renew your passport.
| Embassy/Consulates |
Address/Contact
information |
Consular
Jurisdiction |
| Embassy
Of India, Washington DC |
2536 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington,
DC 20008
Tel: (202) 939-9806 Fax: (202) 797-4693 |
Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina,
South- Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia,
Washington, DC. |
| Consulate
General Of India, New York |
3 East, 64th Street, New York, NY 10021,USA
Tel : 212-774-0600 Fax : 212-861-3788 |
Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire,
New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto
Rico, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virgin Islands. |
| Consulate
General Of India, Chicago |
455 North Cityfront Plaza Drive, #850 Chicago,
IL 60611, U.S.A., Tel(312) 595-0405
Email: info@indianconsulate.com
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Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota,
Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin. |
| Consulate General Of India, Houston |
1990 Post Oak Blvd. Suite 600 Houston, TX 77056
Tel: (713) 626-2355 Fax: (713) 626-2450,
Email :cgi-hou@accesscomm.net
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Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas,
Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas. |
| Consulate
General of India, San Francisco |
540 Arguello Boulevard San Francisco, CA 94118
Tel: (415) 668-0662 | Fax: (415) 668-7968
Email: Info@IndianConsulate-sf.org
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Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii,
Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada,
Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming. |
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list for Indian Embassy/Consulates Checkout the
General rules at Embassy site: What to do if, Lost/ Damaged the
passport? The following documents are required
to be submitted along with New
Passport Application form for a duplicate Passport:
- A letter explaining, how the passport was lost or
damaged.
- Police report about the loss of Passport.
- 6 photographs (color, front facing, 2" X 2"). One photograph to be pasted on the application and notarized.
- Six copies of the "Personal Particulars Pro
forma". Downloadable
from the Embassy/Consulate.
- Letter from School/ College (if you are a student).
- Copy of previous (lost) Passport.
- School/ Birth certificate.
- Copies of Driver license/ employer s letter
(as applicable).
- Copies of Green card/ Employment authorization as
applicable (the original will have to be produced
at the Consulate/ Embassy, if demanded).
- Copy of Bank certificate/ Insurance policy
as a proof of stay in USA from the date indicated
in your application.
- Fee of $125.
Tips
- All fee amount, application forms and rules are
subject to change. Verify it before applying.
- Before your passport actually expires, it's better
to apply for reissue.
- In case sending by post, then send it through
Overnight express insured mail, along with a prepaid
mail envelope, to receive back your passport.
- Always keep the latest copy of your complete passport.
Sample Application : Cover letter 
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