Issuing an Indian passport in the USA for children less than 14 can typically be done as a reissue of the minor passport. The exact requirements may vary depending on the Indian Consulate or Mission having jurisdiction over your state, so applicants should always check the latest VFS Global checklist before submitting the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Online Passport Application Form<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Fill out the passport reissue form on the Government of India portal, Passport Seva. Select the appropriate Indian mission based on your place of residence in the USA and print the completed application form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Current Indian Passport<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Submit the original Indian passport in good condition and clear copies of the required pages of the passport of the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Recent Passport Photographs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Send recent pictures according to the specifications of Indian passport photos. Signature and photo claim requirements could vary depending on the minor’s age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Child\u2019s Birth Certificate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Minor application is normally accompanied by a photocopy of the child’s birth certificate. Ensure that the document is conspicuous and includes information related to the child and the parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. Parents\u2019 Indian Passports<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The first and last page copies of both parents’ valid Indian passports may be necessary as supporting documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6. Parents’ US Immigrant Status<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Parental valid immigration or legal status documents from the United States should normally be submitted. Requirements may differ according to the parents’ positions in the USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n