Is there an option to renew Indian passport in person at SFO in COVID-19?

USA Indian Passport Renewal
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Hi @Anil.Gupta thank you for your amazing blog. I’ve been waiting for CKGS SF to open and it’s finally opening on June 1, 2020.

I have 2 questions:

  • Is there an option in the method above to do it in person?
  • my old passport’s address is my college hostel, which I have left long ago. Do I have to select “change address” to update my address to my US address?
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Hi @Siddharth_Manu

Passport services are not given in person at any Indian embassy.

In normal circumstances, there is an option to drop your passport application package at CKGS office.

I am not sure if they will allow it in Coronavirus situation or not. You have to check CKGS website.

For your hostel address question, i answered it earlier here:

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Hi @anil_am22

For me, below link is not taking me to submission page. Tried different browsers
https://row1.vfsglobal.com/IHCUSPostalAppointment/Applicant/AddApplicant

VFS website is not working for me, following your doc. Any help? Not able to contact VFS customer care phone number directly on this.

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The link to Add New Customer in VFS website is not taking to Submission page after submit. Made sure all details are entered correctly.

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I’m seeing same problem. Not able to “Create New Customer”. After submit it just goes back to Govt Number field.

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Great, Let’s wait to know how it worked for @anil_am22

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Hi. Anyone facing issue while making payment on VFS global website for renewal of passport? It is not letting me go further after creating a new application for the payment. how to resolve this?

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I am unable to add customer itself. I am filling all the required fields like
GVT. REF no.
birthdate
pass exp date
birth city
pass issue date
issue place.
ETC.

and when I submit, It would just not go further. I am stuck there,
If guide me If someone has any answers.

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Yes, there are multiple problems with VFS and the latest is, CKGS is resuming services from 11/9

https://forum.am22tech.com/t/issues-with-indian-passport-renewal-via-vfs-global/31691/4

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Same problem here - getting stuck at Add Customer step…
@Suresh - About CKGS is there any website they have made this announcement of CKGS resuming the services?

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Thanks…Indian Consulate general site still shows VFS…what a mess…I have sent email like you all for the issues with Add new customer…will keep you all posted if things resolve…