Step-by-step guide to renewing an Indian passport through VFS Global from the USA. The process covers creating an application, entering personal details exactly as they appear on your current passport, uploading documents, paying fees, and scheduling an appointment or courier submission.
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Got your ARN from Passport Saver? Don't make the mistake of thinking your passport renewal is done. The next step is a VFS Global, and one wrong detail here can delay your application. Here's exactly how to complete your VFS application in the US. Step 1, login. Visit the VFS Global website, log in to your account, and click Create New Application. Step 2, select your center. Select India as the visiting country and the United States of America as your residing country. Then choose the Indian consulate that serves your area. Select reissue of passport or fresh passport. Choose the application category that applies to you. Select your payment method and continue. Step three: Add new customer. Now enter your details exactly as they appear on your passport. This includes your ARN number, passport number, date of birth, passport issue and expiry date, place of birth, nationality, full name, father's name, mobile number, email, and state. Click save or continue once you have entered everything. Step four: Review before moving forward. Carefully check every detail against your passport and and supporting documents. Don't rush this step. Step five: Documents and payment. Upload the required documents, pay the applicable VFS and government fees, and select your submission method— either VFS center appointment or postal services, depending on what is available to you. Step 6: Confirmation. After completing the payment, you will receive your appointment confirmation or shipping label depending on the submission method you select. Then submit your application at the VFS center or send it by courier as instructed. And that's how you completed the VFS application for Indian passport renewal in the US. But before you submit, you need to know exactly which documents are required, how much passport renewal And how long the process can take. In part 3, we will cover the complete document checklist, fees, and processing timeline. Follow us and don't miss part 3.
