Indian passport renewal India-USA
📌 1. Process Overview (Snapshot) The general passport renewal process involves: Filling and submitting the passport application on the Indian government passport portal . Registering and creating an account on the VFS Global website . Paying required fees and arranging courier/shipping for your documents. Mailing your documents to VFS. VFS forwards documents to the Indian Embassy/Consulate. Embassy triggers police verification in India (usually). Embassy prints the passport and returns it via courier. ⏱️ 2. Processing Time Normal processing: 3–6 weeks (if last passport was issued in India). Faster service (if last passport issued by Indian Embassy in USA): ~10 days (approximate). You can apply up to 1 year before expiry —applying ~6 weeks before expiry is recommended. 📄 3. Documents Required 🧾 Mandatory Documents Current/expiring passport (original). 2×2 inch photos (2 sets). Passport application form (printed from Indian govern...