i applied in Tatkal process and its now more than a month but status says " Your application has been forwarded to the Embassy" Do anyone know what is the processing time line for Passport renewal in USA - Tatkal process. TIA

@Sudharshan_Raman I was able to get notarization done by a licensed individual. If you are in NJ there are multiple such locations. In past I was able to get letter from bank stating that they don’t notarize such things and it was accepted. Would also suggest talking to VFS office if you don’t fin…

@Sudharshan_Raman In the state where I live notaries available at UPS store were able to notarize it. I don’t know what is the specific law in Texas that is stopping them from notarizing certain documents but if that is indeed the case you can talk to vfs and ask them what to do in such scenario. …

I’m about to start my passport renewal process (Exp Nov 2022) and had a few questions before I start my journey. What gets classified under “Change of Appearance” ? Most answers I’ve seen are vague and it’s unclear if my 10 year old passport would fall under this category since I look a little di…

For renewal after 10 years it will get counted as ‘change in appearance’. Yes. Go thru the checklist on VFS site which clearly lists all the required documents (incl. colour requirement). Approval not required. Indian number needed on which Police can contact for verification.

@Diwedy In this case (passport renewal 10th year), does “Appearance” need to be checked in the application? [image]

I am renewing my Indian passport in USA. I have paid passport renewal fees but did not send my package yet. I want to upgrade from normal processing to tatkal? Is there a way where i can pay that extra fee for the conversion or do i need to fill a new application again by requesting the refund for…

[image] Normal to Tatkal process upgrade Indian Passport Renewal Not possible to that online (on the same application), AFAIK. You can try doing that at the consulat…

Were you able to get an update? I have sent the application and is delivered in washington center a week before but no updates in their tracking system.

I have sent the application and is delivered in washington center a week back but no updates in their tracking system. How long does it take for the application to be in their system?

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