Comments on: Surviving a Damaged or Lost Indian Passport

By: Bimal

Bimal — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:42:48 +0000

@Ansaar :

6. Passport renewal form -notarized (should the notarized stamping be on the photo or anywhere on the document should be fine ??)

I think you need to get it notarized in the form – near the space where you sign on the form.
In case there is an error in the form and you need a notary urgently, you can visit the Citibank which is round the corner near NY Consulate. I went there and it was quite quick.

10. Damaged passport reason ? (Do i need to submit a form for this and get it notarized as well ?)

Just write the reason in a plain paper – no need to get it notarized.

11. Finally, I plan to pay the additional tatkal fees ! So i can get the passport the same day right ?

Yes .. in my case the Tatkal fee was $200 in NY Consulate but that was 3 years ago.

Hope this helps – all the best!

By: Ansaar

Ansaar — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:40:20 +0000

@Raman

Yes, I think so.. After reading most of the stories online, I think its good for you to get a new duplicate passport

By: Raman

Raman — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 22:15:42 +0000

My passport seems to be slightly water damaged. The photo on the front page is slightly smeared from one side, though very much recognizable and there are a few very minor stains near the
edge of the front page. I need to travel to India soon and am currently in New jersey

Has anyone faced this situation before ?
Is it necessary to apply for a new passport ?

- Raman

By: Ansaar

Ansaar — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:32:17 +0000

Hello,

This blog is really useful.
My passport is damaged and i has slight discoloration and I think its a good thing to get a new passport. I plan to go to the NY consulate
Please can you help answer the following questions and reply if i have missed anything !
email : chemiecooker@gmail.com

1. I have my old damaged passport – original
2. 3 photocopies of passport
3. Valid US I-20 ( US visa has expired) – original and 2 photocopies
4. 6 passport size photographs 2×2″ white background
5. Valid Indian photo iD – Election voter ID and bank passbook
6. Passport renewal form -notarized (should the notarized stamping be on the photo or anywhere on the document should be fine ??)
7. Electricity bill showing proof of residence
8. Indian Degree certificate
9. Document from school that I am pursuing my education here in the US
10. Damaged passport reason ? (Do i need to submit a form for this and get it notarized as well ?)
11. Finally, I plan to pay the additional tatkal fees ! So i can get the passport the same day right ?
please let me know

Thanks

~ A

By: Sireesha

Sireesha — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 07:38:17 +0000

Hello,

Someone with damaged passport, could you tell me, how long they took for visa processing?

By: Sireesha

Sireesha — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 07:02:53 +0000

@ Navam

Hi Navam, from my experience, I tell you, its much better to get passport renewed in U.S. Yes you need to have your old passport. You wont have any problem when travelling within US. Problem comes when u come to India, then you cant travel back. And then, there will be issues with Visa too. I had to postpone my crucial interviews in US, bcoz my visa is in pending since 14 days. Dont underestimate this problem. Get you passport and visa things done ASAP.

By: Sireesha

Sireesha — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:58:33 +0000

Hi,
I had earlier posted my story of a wet passport, my stupid attempt to travel with it. I finally got a new passport and appeared for visa (B1/B2) on november 4th. I was issued a visa. Problem is its been 14 days and still my passport has not been returned. I mailed consulate, they said to wait. Anyone with damaged passport, please telll me when your passport was returned. DJ , r u there?

By: Navam

Navam — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:21:14 +0000

Hi,
thanks for setting up such a informative page and like a lot of other people i have the same problem of photo on passport getting smeared and everything else intact. I am currently studying in los angeles and i dont really need my passport before 45 days or so (will travel to texas in mid december) I will be sending documents by mail as i dont really have the time to go there in person(SF consulate).I have the following queries which i believe have not been answered -
1. On their website – http://www.cgisf.org/contents/view/84 – they say “All previous passports in original, current passport in original and photocopy of the first five, last two pages” – i actually have an expired passport back in india. Do i need to get that one delivered before i can apply or they just need the current one?
2. They do say on the page mentioned above that we can send by mail but i came across a lot of comments about them not accepting by mail.I believe since they said that we can apply its fine right they wont return the whole package and can someone explain this USPS express mail thing.

By: BRIJENDRA

BRIJENDRA — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 02:01:44 +0000

my name is brij from india .The Photograph on my passport is damaged by water… please let me know how to go about it and how much it will charge? and most important Is police verification done again? if you can please email me xr91brij@gmail.com . it will be a grate help

By: sireesha

sireesha — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:04:27 +0000

was turned back at hyderabad airport for damaged passport.Iam applying for new passport.color has run from my photo on visa page. should i go for visa again? mine was B1/B2 10 yr multiple.