In this article, I would like to discuss the process involved in renewing your Indian passport from outside the country. Step-by-step process are described in detail below:
1. Fill the application form:
- Go to Indian passport website, select the country from where you are applying. It will redirect you to the login page, you can either register or login here.
- After finishing the initial part of registering or logging in, you will be on the applicant home page.
- Select the first option, Apply for Ordinary Passport. Provide all the required details and submit it once completed. In case of any queries, you can refer the Sample application form. Print the application. You will need to sign it at two places and affix a recent photograph. Application Reference Number mentioned in the form is required in later stages.
2. Mail-in application and payment:
- Next step is to create a profile on VFS Portal system.
- It will take you to VFS Portal home page. Provide all details and proceed. You can either select FEDEX two-way postal service or provide your own courier labels.
- Provide the application number from previous step, so as to associate your profile and the application.
- VFS Indian Counsler Application Centre will vary based on state of residence.
- Make the payments and print out the courier label and the confirmation page.
3. Physical application:
- With the above step, online process is complete. Next we need to send the application booklet via mail. Print out the Document checklist.
- Gather all the documents, get it signed and notarized. Send the application package.
If you need more detailed explanations, visit VFS Global.