You have to apply for this service if the current passport has been issued for less than 10 years validity (full validity period) under Tatkaal Scheme or for any other reason. This is not applicable in case of minors as only 5 year valid passport is issued to them. As such minors have to apply for a new passport after 5 years. Application for new passport is same for minors and adults.
1. Application form
Misc. Services form duly filled in and signed (no column left blank). In case of those who can not sign, thumb Impression (Right Hand Thumb Impression for female and LHTI for male). Please click below for downloading Misc. Services form.
2. Photographs
Two recent colour photographs of 2” x 2” against white background showing full frontal view of face are required. Out of these one photograph is to be pasted (do not staple this photo) on the first page of the application in the space provided for the purpose and other one should be stapled at different palce. Photographs with other than white background will not be accepted.
3. Existing original passport & copies of first three and last two pages of the passport and any other page containing Passport Office’s observation. Photocopy should be duly notarized, if you are submitting application by mail.
4. Proof of residence:
Any two of these i.e. copy of utility bill (phone bill /electricity bill) or Driving License or Lease Deed (of residence) etc. where your USA address is clearly mentioned should be provided. Photocopy should be duly notarized, if you are submitting application by mail.
5. Visa Status:
Copy of Permanent Resident Card (both sides) or Employment authorization card or copy of page showing H1 / H4, L1/L2, J1/J2, F1/F2 etc. visa should be enclosed. If you have applied for visa extension, then such proof should be provided (in this case passport will be issued for short validity i.e. for one year period, on approval of visa status passport validity will be extended to full period). Passport facility in case of visitor visa will not be issued unless there is an emergency. Photocopy should be duly notarized, if you are submitting application by mail.
6. Fees:
For Passport: US $ 20/- for reference if passport is not issued by the Consulate General of India, Chicago, otherwise there is no fees.
For Mailing Fee: US$ 20/- for USPS Express Mail.
You can pay fees by way of Money Order (MO) / Postal Order (PO) / Cashier Cheque (CC) drawn in favour of “Consulate General of India, Chicago”. When you are depositing application in person at the Consulate, then only you can pay fees in Cash, otherwise not. You can pay only one (combined) MO / PO / CC for both “Fees towards Passport” & “Mailing Fees”. When you are paying in MO/PO/CC, then pay full amount by the same, otherwise pay full in cash. Partial payments by cash or by MO/PO/CC are not acceptable.
Credit/debit cards/personal Cheque are not accepted.
7. Processing Time:
Submitted at counter 9:00 to 12:30 hours: 5 to 7 working days
Applied by mail: 30-45 days
Submitted at counter 9:00 to 12:30 hours & requested delivery by mail: 21 working days
depending up on clearance from the concerned Passport issuing authorities
8. Enquiry: Please call 312-595-0413 in between 2 pm to 3 pm to check status of your application or send us an email at (Click Here To Send Email).
NOTE:
Please also note that notarization is not required if you are submitting application in person, but in that case you have to show the original passport as well as other documents to the Consular Official.
Incomplete applications will be sent back at applicant’s cost without prior notice. Applications received by mail will not be entitled for emergency services.
We follow the Chicago time.
Please note that when you are sending application by mail then send it by USPS Express mail or FEDEX only so that you can trace your application with the postal agency. Please note that the Consulate General of India, Chicago will not bear any responsibility for loss of documents during transit in mail.
You can get your passport on the same day in case of emergency (serious illness or death in the family in India) by paying additional Tatkal fees of US$ 150/-. This emergency should be supported by the requisite documents (like fax/email about hospitalization/death certificate or communication from the family/hospital). Please also note that in case of Tatkal services and in which references are required, passport will be issued for one year validity only.
Please bring the complete set of the documents to avoid your valuable time for going out of the Consulate premises for photocopying of documents as there is no such service is available at Consulate.
The decision of the Consular Officer will be final in all cases.