Indian Passport Renewal

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?
  1. Fill up a new passport application form.

  2. 3 passport size (35mm X 45mm) recent photographs.

  3. Copy of Green Card or Employment Authorization card or copy of legal status in the US such as H1B/ B1/ B2 Visa, etc.

  4. Original passport.

  5. Fee

  6. 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:
  1. A completed Renewal application form for "Renewal of Indian Passport".

  2. Fee

  3. Your original passport, and proof of your presence in US.