Important Notice : Please create a new user account on the Passport Seva Portal before filling out any application (using a new email address)
Applicants applying for Passports, GEP, PCC, and Surrender Certificates are requested to carefully verify that their applications fall under the correct Consular jurisdiction.
The Consulate General of India, Seattle is a newly established Consulate in the United States. The states of Washington, Oregon, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Idaho, and Alaska were previously served by other Indian Consulates prior to the establishment of CGI Seattle.
Applicants who had earlier applied through other Consulates must create a new account on the Passport Seva Portal using a new email address. This is necessary because the option to select the Consular jurisdiction is available only at the time of account creation on the portal.
Applicants are advised to ensure that they select Consulate General of India, Seattle as their jurisdiction while creating the new account and submitting the application.
Once the Application is Submitted - Note down the ARN (Application Reference Number) and take a Print out of the Application
Prepare all required supporting documents by referring to the checklist available at the link Above.
Step 3) Submit the Documents & Fees to VFS Global
Option 1: Book an appointment and visit the VFS Centre to submit your documents & Fees
To book an appointment with VFS (Click here)
VFS Global Seattle
1015 2nd Ave, Suite 804, Seattle, WA 98104
VFS Global Bellevue
14450 NE 29th Pl, Suite 117, Bellevue, WA 98007
VFS Global USA Customer care: + 1 800 320 9625
Option 2: Pay Online & Submit the documents to VFS via Courier
Existing users: VFS – Sign In (Click here)
New users: VFS – Create Account (Click here)
Courier documents to VFS Global Seattle
1015 2nd Ave, Suite 804, Seattle, WA 98104
VFS Global USA Customer care: + 1 800 320 9625
FAQs on Passport
Stage 1 – Submission
The applicant submits the required documents (either in person or by mail) to VFS Global.
Stage 2 – VFS Review
VFS Global reviews the documents. If the application is complete, VFS forwards the file to the Consulate.
If documents are missing, VFS Global will notify the applicant by email. The applicant must submit the requested documents within 21 business days.
Stage 3 – Consulate Processing
The Consulate verifies the application, grants approval, prepares the passport, and returns it to VFS Global.
Stage 4 – Closure
VFS Global closes the application and dispatches both the new passport and the old cancelled passport.
No. For any international travel the passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months.
Contact:
You can contact VFS Global Customer Care at
1-800-320-9625.
Visit in Person:
You can book an appointment and visit the VFS Centre to submit documents or queries.
Book Appointment
VFS Global - Seattle Center
1015 2nd Ave, Suite 804 Seattle, WA 98104
VFS Global - Bellevue Center
14450 NE 29th Pl, Suite 117 Bellevue, WA 98007
No. Tatkaal (Expedited Passport Service) is not available for lost or damaged passport cases.
passport.seattle@mea.gov.in
Normal: 3 – 4 weeks (excluding shipping)
Tatkaal: 4 – 5 days (excluding shipping)
Note: Timelines apply only to complete applications.
