Lost Passport w/ 10 visa

[immihelp]

Sir,

My father went for visa this month July 2nd to Chennai. He got 10 years multiple entry. Thank you so much for the guide that you provided online. My mom got 10 years multiple entry 4 years back. She visited 4 years back for 4 months. When my dad went for visa this month he lost my mom passport, which had valid visa for 10 years. When we called chennai consulate they told us to take new appointment and we have provide all documents again and she needs to go back again for new visa. Also they will cancel 10 years multiple entry visa and she needs to get the new visa again.

Please let us know how to approch this kind of situation. Your advice will greatly help us.


Thank you

[immihelp]

I am not sure what exactly is the problem. You should follow the consulate's instructions.

[vsv]

Hi,

We are experiencing the same case. My mother-in-law got B2 visa for 10 years Multiple entry on 2nd July at chennai consulate but her passport and visa are damaged and is not good to travel with that. When we enquired chennai consulate they told she has to face interview again once she secure her new passport.

Please let me know if you have some information on how to face this situation. Will there be any problem in the next interview she is facing..??

Thank You.

vsv

[knowledgeable]

VSV you have posted this question in it's own thread ...

... and that has been answered. Please check there.

Thank you.

[harjeet_mrec]

Trust me "There is NO provision for duplicate visa". once you lost or expired a visa, you have to go through same interview process again. I had same situation in the past and i researched it pretty much.

But don't worry, it's a big plus that she already had an approved visa in her passport, they keep in mind this thing but it's part of their duty to check the visa eligibility again !!!

Just get all the documentation again, keep the copies of lost passport and visa, and review what you mentioned in previous visa applications.

Good Luck !!!