The charge I paid was around $20 but it is worth it since what you are sending out is an important document.ġ0. Its good to use either UPS/Fedex and ask them to enable “Tracking”. You need to add a “Self-Addressed” “Prepaid” envelope to get the new and old passports back. Send your application by post (Only for applications by Post) to the address listed on the website.ĩ. If you are going in person to VFS, you can pay it in Cash/Debit/Credit Cards. They generally give you that check without a fee.ħ. Its easy to get the Bankers Check from the bank you have an account with. Fee can be paid using DD/Money Order/Banks Check. If you pay a fee in excess, it will NOT BE REFUNDED.Īll fees are inclusive of applicable taxes and are non-refundable.Ħ. Also please make sure to read thru the VFS website to make sure you are paying the right fee.
Fees: The Fee varies based on the service, below is the link to the Fee from VFS website which is valid as of. Below is the document providing steps to follow for “Postal Application”įor In- Person applications, you need to set up an appointment, approach VFS on the specified time with all the required documents in ORIGINAL, not sure if you would need the copies.ĥ. If applying by post, then get all the documents NOTARIZED. Attach all the required documents, below is the link with the listĤ. Ensure to sign the forms wherever necessaryģ. Fill the application form Online (link below)Ĭlick to access SAMPLE_APPLICATION_FORM_050612.pdfĢ. So, here are a few steps you could use as a check list while applying for the renewal of the passport (some steps might as well be the same for other services like name change or change of address etc)ġ. Of course we agree that everyone learns from their mistakes, but sometimes though we know about those “mistakes” we still go on to commit them for various reasons including but not limited to patience, time, money, effort involved etc. I just thought I would share my experience of renewing my Indian passport in USA via the Indian Consulate in Houston. Hi All….Am not a regular blogger, neither I write anything in specific.