I need to apply passport for my son ( 2months) in India, my family is in India and I am in US. Looks like we need to send a letter to Indian embassy in US and get it attested and then send to India to submit along with passport application?
Can anyone share the letter format that we need to send to embassy and also how long it takes. And also the website says we need to send the orginal passport, is that right?
I am calling several times to Indian consulate but as usual no response.
Help is greatly appreciated.
Tags: None TonSiI don't understand why do you need letter to embassy in US when you are pallying for Indian passport in India. Just ask your family to contact some trave agency to get the passport.
beause to apply for a minor, both parents have to be present to apply, or if one parent is absent then a consent is needed which in case of one parent being abroad/absent
c) Original passports of parents should be presented for verification of particulars.
(d) If one parent is resident abroad, a Sworn affidavit by the parent resident abroad attested by the Indian Mission along with affidavit from parent residing in India as well be submitted.
N.B.: Ordinarily the consent of both parents is required for issue of a passport to a minor (below 18 years of age). However if it is absolutely not possible due to any reason, the parent applying for a passport for his/her minor child may submit an affidavit (Annexure G) and based on the same passport application will be processed. In case where the parent(s) is/are resident outside India, such consent from the parent(s), in the form of a sworn affidavit, duly attested by the Indian Mission abroad, is acceptable. In the cases where the minor children who are less than 18 years of age, the details of valid passports held by BOTH OR EITHER parents should be furnished. In such cases, passport to their minor child will be issued without any police verification basis. Further, in the cases where the parents do not hold valid passports, applications for such minors can be made on the basis of three documents of parents details of which are given in para C(B) of Section IV of the Passport Information Booklet along with Standard Affidavit Annexure I. In all such cases, passport to their minor child will be issued on post-police verification basis. Children of all ages including new born must apply for separate passports. However, those below 15 years will be given 5 years validity passport or passport till 18 years of age. In case the minor child who is between 15 and 18 years of age wishes to obtain a full validity passport for 10 years, the same can be issued only on post-police verification basis on submission of Standard Affidavit as in Annexure “I” and three of the 14 document of parents details as mentioned in para C (B) of Section IV of Passport Information Booklet and on payment of fee equivalent to the normal passport fee i.e. Rs. 1000/- for a 36 pages passport, as applicable for an adult. In the case of single parents or of parents who are separated but not formally divorced, an affidavit at ‘Annexure C is to be submitted.
For Adopted Children:
In case of Adopted Children the following documents are to be furnished:
i) Valid adoption deed registered as per Indian laws
ii) In the case of Christians, Muslims and Parsis, a court order granting guardianship and allowing the child to be taken out of the Country.
iii) Copy of the guarantee executed before the Court concerned.
Attestation of Power of Attorney/ Sworn Affidavit/Sponsorship Declaration:
Power of Attorney
a) The name and father's name of the executant should be exactly as in the Passport with expanded initials. The POA should invariably state that "……I (name of applicant), ……….son of (Name of Father) …………resident of ……… (address in India …… and address abroad) and holder of Indian/US Passport No. …….issued on ……. at …………… hereby …………….."
b A photograph of the executant(s) to be affixed on the POA and notarized by the Notary Public.
c) An additional photocopy of all documents submitted for attestation be attached (stapled) to the application for office record. The original documents required to be attested and returned to the applicant should not be stapled to the application.
Completed "Misc. Services" application form and passport size photo affixed in the box.
Applicant's valid passport and a photocopy of pages containing personal particulars (i.e. first and last pages only).
A copy of valid visa/Green Card and proof of address.
Original and a photocopy of the document to be attached.
The Executant(s) of the Affidavit/Power of Attorney can either sign the document before the Consular Officer or get the document notarized. The full name, particulars, photograph and signature of the applicant should correspond with the Passport.
Fee: $ 20/- per signature for money/property matters; $ 10/- per signature for non-property matters.
Additional amount of $ 20/- to be added to the fee for return mail by express/Fedex/DHL