Tatkal Indian Passport in USA - Application Guide

TATKALservice is anEmergencyservice which applicants can avail of for any type of passport service and it is subject to approval from the Consulates of India in USA.

It is a multi-pronged process that first requires you to go through the VFS Global website to seek permission for the tatkal or expedited process of receiving a passport.

The following steps explain how to apply for a tatkal passport:

Step 1

Send an email to VFS Global ([email protected]) with the subject line Tatkal Service Required. The email should have the following details:

• Name of the Applicant
• Passport Number
• Email ID (must be contactable else we will not be able to reach you)
• Contact number (must be contactable else we will not be able to reach you)

In addition, the following documents should be attached to the email:

• ScannedCopyof yourValid Current Passport
• ScannedCopyof any of the following documents to showLegal Status:

      Visa page      OR  Green Card OR  EAD  OR  I  797    

• Scanned Copy of Residence Proof:

        Driver license      OR   Utility Bill      OR   State ID      OR      Rental/Lease Agreement      OR   Mortgage Deed      OR   Landline Telephone bill     

If and when VFS Globalreceives an approval from the Consulate, the applicant can apply under Tatkal. You will be informed by email (from[email protected]) and proceed withStep 2.

Unless additional information or clearance is required, Tatkal service will be rendered within 2 business days from the date all required documents are received by the Consulate.

Step 2

Tatkal Application

VFS Locations and timings can be found here.