If you want to add or delete the name of the spouse in the printed pages of the Passport, then apply for “Reissue of Passport with Addition/Deletion”. Following documents are required.

 

1.       On Line application (Please note that downloaded forms are no longer accepted)

Please go through carefully through the instructions given in the Tab “Passport on-line application procedure” and then click for Reissue of Passport on-line application below:

Duly filled and signed by the applicant (no column left blank) should be submitted.  In case of those who can not sign, thumb Impression (Right Hand Thumb Impression for female and LHTI for male) should be provided.

2.       Photographs
Four recent colour photographs of 2” x 2” against white background showing full frontal view of face should be provided. 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. 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 should be enclosed.

4.       Photocopy of Spouse’s passport: First three and last two pages of the passport and any other page containing Passport Office’s observation should be enclosed. If applying by mail, then photocopy should be duly notarized. This is required in case of for addition of spouse name only.

5.       Photocopy of Marriage Certificate or divorce court decree or death certificate: If applying by mail, then photocopy should be duly notarized. For addition of the spouse name marriage certificate is required. For deletion of the spouse name divorce decree or death certificate of the spouse is required.

6.       Proof of residence: 
Any two of the following 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 enclosed.

7.       Visa Status: 
Copy of Permanent Resident Card (both sides) or Employment authorization card or copy of page showing H1 / H4, J1/J2, F1/F2, L1/L2 etc. visa should be enclosed. If you have applied for visa extension, then such proof should be provided.

8.       Fees: 
For Passport:  Adult: US$ 40/- 

Reference Fees: US$ 20/- should be paid if the existing passport is not issued by the Consulate General of India, Chicago

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 the 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.

9. 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

                                                 

 

 

10.     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).     

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