Issue of Duplicate Passports (In Lieu Of Lost/Damaged Passports)

Applications for duplicate passport are normally not accepted by mail except with prior approval of the Consular Officer. However, the Applicant may be required to come in person if needed.

Please submit your application with the following documents:

• Application form (one copy).

• Copy of Police report or complaint number with date.

• Six photographs (front pose with light background)

• Six copies of personal verification form in Prescribed proforma.

• Fee.

• In case of student, Letter from school/college is required.

• Affidavit.

• Photo copy of the previous (lost) passport.

• Photo copy of Driver License, Employer's letter (as applicable).

• Photo copy of Green Card/Employment authorization card (as applicable)

• Photo copy of house lease deed/ bank certificate / insurance policy or utility bills as a proof of stay in USA. and

• An application on a plain paper giving reasons for the loss of passport.

It is important to furnish full, accurate and truthful information in the form. Misrepresentation of facts may entail denial of passport facilities. Applications received with incomplete details will remain unprocessed. A duplicate passport may not be issued for the second loss/damage of passport. Habitual losers of passports will be subject to enquiry.

It normally takes three months in completing the process and duplicate passports can be issued only on receipt of clearances from the concerned authorities in India. Applicants are, therefore, requested to refrain themselves from making written/email/telephone inquiries during this period. In case the passport is required for urgent for private or business travel, please explain the special requirement to the Consular Officer.