Seattle

Passport Services

Please follow 3 steps mentioned below for Passport Re-Issuance if:

  • Your passport validity is Expiring within 1 year, or
  • You have Lost your passport, or
  • Your passport is Damaged, or
  • All pages in your passport have been Exhausted, or
  • You require a Change in Details on your existing passport, or
  • Your passport is already Expired.

 

Step 1) Complete the Online Government Application (Click Here)

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

Step 2) Prepare Supporting Documents (Link for Checklist)

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.
(Note: If any documents are missing, VFS Global will notify the applicant by email. The applicant must submit the requested documents within 21 business days. Failure to do so will result in rejection of the application.)

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.
Normal: 3 – 4 Weeks (excluding shipping)
Tatkaal: 4 – 5 Working Days (excluding shipping)

Note: Timelines apply only to complete applications.
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
No. For any international travel the passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months.

Please Click the link below to track your Passport Application.

https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/TrackApplication

Police Verification (PV) in India is part of the Indian passport renewal process.


  1. After PV is initiated by the Consulate, the local police will visit the address provided in India for verification. This process may take up to two weeks.

  2. If you want to expedite the process, or if no one is available at the given address to meet the police in person, you may authorize (send) a relative or acquaintance to visit the nearest police station on your behalf to assist with the verification.

In case you have already received your passport and the Police Verification is still pending:


  1. 1. If the police have contacted you or your family in India:
    Please provide the documents or information requested by the police to complete the verification process. The required documents may vary on a case-by-case basis, and the Consulate may not have specific details regarding the requirements.

    2. In the meantime, your passport remains valid and can be used for travel.



  2. 2. If the police have not contacted you or your family in India:
    No action is required from your side at this time. If any additional information or action is needed, either the concerned Police Station or the Consulate will contact you directly.

    3. In the meantime, your passport remains valid and can be used for travel.