1. Passport renewal application form:
Ensure you accurately fill out the online application form available on the official website of the Indian consulate. Double-check the information for accuracy.
2. Current passport (original and copy):
Provide your current passport along with a clear photocopy of its first and last pages. The copy should be on standard letter-sized paper.
3. Passport-sized photographs:
Attach two recent passport-sized color photographs with a white background. Follow the specified dimensions and guidelines.
4. Proof of legal residence in the US:
Submit a copy of your US visa, green card, or any other valid proof of your legal stay in the United States.
5. Address proof:
Furnish a document that verifies your current residential address, such as a driver's license, utility bill, or rental agreement.
6. Proof of name change (if applicable):
If your name has changed since your last passport issuance, provide supporting legal documents, such as a marriage certificate or court order.
7. Self-attested photocopies of documents:
Make photocopies of all required documents and self-attest them by signing each copy.
8. Proof of Indian citizenship:
Provide a self-attested photocopy of your Indian birth certificate or a valid Indian passport.
9. Visa status information:
Include a copy of your US visa or any relevant visa-related documents.
10. Payment for passport renewal fees:
Pay the applicable passport renewal fees online as per the instructions on the official consulate website.