NATURALIZED ON OR AFTER 1ST JUNE 2010 - POSSESSING MOST RECENT INDIAN PASSPORT -
UNITED STATES
Applicant’s Name
Passport no.
Email ID
Mobile no.
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THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED FOR APPLYING
RENUNCIATION WITH INDIAN PASSPORT. YOU NEED TO MAIL THIS CHECKLIST AND
OTHER DOCUMENTS WITH YOUR APPLICATION. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU PRINT THIS
DOCUMENT, COMPLETE IT AND INCLUDE IT IN YOUR APPLICATION AS THE COVER PAGE.
o IMPORTANT GUIDELINES
❖ IT IS ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY to complete VFS ONLINE REGISTRATION PROCESS
before sending your physical application. Failure to complete online registration
process will result in returning your application unprocessed
❖ Please ensure that all data entries provided in your application must match your
existing passport. If not, please provide the supporting documentation.
❖ Please select the correct Indian mission based on the place where you reside in the USA
and the mission’s jurisdiction. Mission jurisdiction can be viewed at
h t t p : / / v i s a . v f s g l o b a l . c o m / u s a / e n / i n d / a t t e n d - c e n t r e
❖ Online applications are only accepted if filled out in the current year and should not be more than
320 days old from the day of submission to the VFS Indian Consular application Centre
❖ After submission online, no changes can be made. In case of an error, please fill a new online
application form.
❖ If your application lacks any of the documents listed in this checklist, your application will be put “on
Hold” and an email notification highlighting the deficiencies will be sent to you. You must complete
application within 7 days from the date of receipt of the email notification. Post receipt of missing
documents, VFS India Consular application Centre will update the system in 48 – 72 business hours
hence track the status only after 48-72 hours.
❖ Envelope should be superscribed as “RENUNCIATION APPLICATION WITH PASSPORT. One
Envelope can contain only one application only.
❖ All the photocopies of the documents that are being submitted must be in full page and clearly
legible. Photos should be visible and other information should be clearly readable.
Please note:
❖ VFS INDIA CONSULAR APPLICATION CENTRE employees cannot edit or make any changes
to your online application form.
❖ THE CONSULATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CALL FOR ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS,
AS CONSIDERED NECESSARY.
❖ YOUR APPLICATION STATUS WILL BE UPDATED IN 48 – 72 HOURS POST ITS
DELIVERY TO THE VFS INDIA CONSULAR APPLICATION CENTRE. TO TRACK THE
STATUS ONLINE, CLICK HERE
DON’T STAPLE THE DOCUMENTS
❖ MANDATORY DOCUMENTS
GOVERNMENT APPLICATION ONLINE FORM – ORIGNAL
Application Form. In the case of Minor both parent's signatures
Also minors below 5 years a thumb impression is required. For minors above the age of 5 years, the
applicant has to sign the form. To complete the form – please visit: https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in/
NATURALIZED ON OR AFTER 1ST JUNE 2010 - POSSESSING MOST RECENT INDIAN PASSPORT -
UNITED STATES
Applicant’s Name
Passport no.
Email ID
Mobile no.
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PHOTOGRAPH & SIGNATURE – ORIGINAL
Photograph
• Please provide 2 most recent passport size color photos (not older than 6 months) of the applicant
(hard copies).
• Photos to be 2 inches x 2 inches in size, in color, depicting front pose strictly against white background
only on photographic paper.
• For detailed photograph specifications – please click here
FEE PAYMENTS
Application confirmation letter/ Payment confirmation is mandatory. Complete the process online on VFS INDIA
CONSULAR APPLICATION CENTRE’s website to get the Application confirmation letter/ Payment confirmation.
Don’t forget to enclose the Application confirmation receipt. If paying by Money order or Banker’s check then it
should be made in favor of “VFS Services (USA) Inc. PERSONAL CHECKS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. Ensure you update
the correct details of the instrument (Money order/ Banker check. Don’t punch dummy information. Incorrect
information may lead to rejection of your application)
To complete the questionnaire & create a profile: Click here to proceed.
NOTE: YOU MUST SEND YOUR COMPLETE APPLICATION WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM THE DAY
APPLICATION IS REGISTERED ON VFS SYSTEM.
TWO DULY FILLED AND SIGNED RENUNCIATION CERTIFICATE – ORIGINAL
Click here to fill the form online on VFS Portal and the renunciation certificate will be sent across over
email for printout. This needs to be duly signed and submitted
PROOF OF ADDRESS – COPY
Proof of address must match with the present address as per application:
(any ONE of the below documents)
- State Issued ID OR
- Driving license OR
- Utility Bill - Water (should be recent, no more than 3 months old) OR
- Utility Bill - Gas (should be recent, no more than 3 months old) OR
- Utility Bill - Electricity (should be recent, no more than 3 months old) OR
- Valid Lease Agreement OR
- Mortgage OR
- Income Tax return OR
- For College/University Students living on campus in University housing/dormitories, a letter from your
institution on the institution letterhead explaining the exact address that you presently reside in will suffice.
- Marriage Certificate in case the address in spouse’s name, birth certificate of child in case of minor
applicant along with parent’s address proof.
- In case of applicant residing with parents/children/ relatives, a notarized undertaking from them with one of
the copies of address proof as indicated above.
-In case of applicant residing in a hotel or temporary lodging for a short period of time and does not have a --
permanent address proof, then can submit copy of notarized hotel bills as proof of residence.
-Please note – expired documents like lease/ driving license copies are not acceptable. Please provide
alternate valid documents
NOTE: DO NOT CUT YOUR DRIVER'S LICENCE COPY DOWN TO SMALLER SIZE Important: PO BOX
number is NOT ACCEPTABLE as valid Proof of address
NATURALIZED ON OR AFTER 1ST JUNE 2010 - POSSESSING MOST RECENT INDIAN PASSPORT -
UNITED STATES
Applicant’s Name
Passport no.
Email ID
Mobile no.
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PHOTOCOPY OF US/NON-US PASSPORT
Photocopy of the information page and the last two amendment pages of the US / Non-US passport
AFFIDAVIT OF NATURALIZATION AFTER THE EXPIRY OF INDIAN PASSPORT – ORIGINAL &
NOTARIZED
If the applicant was naturalized after the date of expiry of the latest held Indian passport. A notarized
affidavit may be submitted explaining the background and the reason for this gap.
NAME CHANGE DOCUMENT (IF APPLICABLE) – COPY
For Former Indian nationals, if your name in your Indian Passport or Indian Government issued document is
different in any way from the name in the Current Passport, a copy of ONE of the following documents must
be provided:
Marriage Certificate showing the name change if the last name was changed at marriage
OR
Official Court Order for the change of first name or full name.
OR
Notarized affidavit if only middle name initial is added.
OR
Endorsement of name change during the naturalization process
Note: The name as on the Indian Passport will appear on the Renunciation Certificate since it is a surrender
of an Indian passport.
MOST RECENT INDIAN PASSPORT – ORIGINAL
❖ Actual original signed passport.
❖ Photocopy of first three pages of the passport and last two pages of the passport
NATURALIZATION CERTIFICATE – COPY
Former Indian National
❖ A copy of Naturalization Certificate More than one Nationality after having Indian Citizenship
❖ ALL NATURALIZATION COPIES
OR
❖ PROOF OF NATIONALITY FROM ALL COUNTRIES for which citizenship was / is held.
❖ NO Naturalization Certificate available, then Copies of parents naturalization certificate(s) Notarized
statement signed by BOTH parents stating the circumstances that their child received his/her
naturalization status and why the child does not possess his/her certificate
PARENTAL AUTHORISATION FOR MINORS : Click here to download
SWORN AFFIDVAIT BY PARENTS ( FOR MINORS ONLY) – Click here to download
NATURALIZED ON OR AFTER 1ST JUNE 2010 - POSSESSING MOST RECENT INDIAN PASSPORT -
UNITED STATES
Applicant’s Name
Passport no.
Email ID
Mobile no.
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COURIERS
1. If opted VFS offered courier services, then download the incoming courier label from my account to send
your complete application to the VFS Centre.
2. If you opt to use your own pre-paid label, then ensure correct pre-paid label details are entered while
completing the registration process on VFS Portal. Incorrect information will lead to delay/ rejection of your
application. In addition – please ensure you enclose the pre-Paid label ALONG WITH ENVELOPE before
sending your application. Please ensure you liaise with your pre-paid company to schedule pick-ups as soon
as you receive notification confirming that application is received by VFS Indian Consular Application Centre
from the Embassy/Consulate.
FEDEX PREPAID LABELS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. Acceptable Prepaid Labels are – UPS or USPS
with NO expiry date of the label.
CHECKLIST
1 Checklist (original) to be printed and enclosed with your application
(Signature of the Applicant)
Important Notes
NATURALIZED ON OR AFTER 1ST JUNE 2010 - POSSESSING MOST RECENT INDIAN PASSPORT -
UNITED STATES
Applicant’s Name
Passport no.
Email ID
Mobile no.
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❖ The Documents in the Checklist are mandatory for the application to be processed.
❖ The Indian Embassy / Consulates have the right to request additional documentation.
❖ 1 Copy of this checklist must be submitted with your documents.
❖ Applicants are advised that they DO NOT print the document on both sides of the
paper as "DOUBLE SIDED
❖ HANDWRITTEN DOCUMENTS ARE NOT ACCEPTED
❖ Application with a lack of documents will be considered incomplete and will remain on
hold for 21 days. On none receipt of the missing documents, the application shall be
Abandoned and returned to the applicant. In this case, the applicant would have to
restart the entire process again since the old application will be voided.
❖ Only Consular fee + ICWF fee will be refunded back to the applicant in case the
application is rejected or abandoned
❖ VFS Service charges, Courier fee and convenience charges won’t be refundable in
case you decide not to send your application, cancel your application, application is
rejected, and incomplete application is returned by the Indian Consular application
Centre.
