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India Passport

We’re happy to offer a variety of India passport services:

  • Adult Indian passport
  • Child Indian passport
  • Lost or damage of Indian passport
  • Tatkal services – Indian passport
  • Name change/correction of Indian passport

How to Apply

The Consulate General of India, Houston requires a completed Indian Passport Application Form.

Original Indian Passport

You must provide your current or expired Indian passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. You should renew your passport six months before its expiration date.

Passport Photos

  • Must be 2” x 2” on a white background.
  • Full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle, displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression.
  • No eyeglasses or headwear except for religious purposes.
  • Photo must not be older than three months.

Proof of Residency

  • A clear photocopy of the applicant’s driver’s license or state-issued ID is needed.
  • The address of the identification must match the address listed on the passport application.
  • You can use a major utility bill or a copy of your current lease with a landlord and tenant signature to prove your address.

Residency Status

You must provide proof of your current United States immigration status (status of H1-B, H-4, L1, L2, EAD, I-120 copies) or a copy of your Green Card front/back.

Required Documents for Adding a Spouse’s Name

  • Clear copies of your spouse’s passport.
  • Legal status in the United States.
  • Marriage certificate copy.
  • Driver’s licensed or state ID, lease agreement, or utility bills.

Required Documents for a Child Passport Renewal

  • Copy of both parents’ Indian passports.
  • Copy of your United States immigration paperwork (status of H1-B, H-4, L1, L2, EAD, or I-120) or a copy of your Green Card front/back.
  • Two original parental consent letters (signed and notarized).
  • The child’s signature or thumb print on application.
  • Copy of the child’s birth certificate.
  • Copy of the parents’ marriage certificate.

Required Documents for a Lost/Stolen or Damaged Indian Passport

  • Lost or stolen passport police report.
  • Signed or notarized personal statement regarding lost or stolen Indian passport.
  • Copies of lost or stolen Indian passport.
  • Copy of your United States immigration paperwork (status of H1-B, H-4, L1, L2, EAD, or I-120) or a copy of your Green Card front/back.

Processing Time

For more information about processing time, please give us a call. Please note, Tatkal Indian passport service is also available.

Government Fee

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