If you are acquiring passport first time for you or child born (abroad), then you need to apply for “Fresh Passport”.

Normally passport of 5 years validity is being issued in the case of minor and passport of 10 years validity is being issued in the case of an adult. Following is the requirement for the application of ‘Fresh Passport’.

As per Citizenship Act 1955, it is essential to register the birth of the child of Indian Citizens with the Consulate in the USA as per the jurisdiction. The Consulate issues a Birth Registration Certificate by charging US$ 20/- apart from the fees mentioned below.

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” in the main section and then click for Reissue of Passport on-line application below:

Duly filled and signed by the applicant (no column to be 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 full 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. Photographs with other than white background will not be accepted.

3. Copies of Parents’ passport:
First three and last two pages of Parents’ passports and any other page containing Passport Office’s observation. Photocopy should be duly notarized while submitting application by mail.

4. 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 provided. Photocopy should be duly notarized while submitting application by mail. In case of minors, parents’ proof of residence should be provided.

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 while submitting application by mail. In case of minors, parents’ proof of residence should be provided.

6.       Fees: 
For Passport:  (i) Adult: US$ 40/- , (ii) Minor (under 15 yrs): US$ 25/-

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 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

                                                 

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).     

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