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Passport renewal SFO normal processing
Hi,
I found this website extremely helpful to learn about passport renewal experiences and timelines
Would like to share my experience below.
I had applied for passport renewal at SFO Embassy through VFS global using post with normal processing. It took 35 calendar days from sending docs to receiving renewed passport.
I incorrectly read somewhere that Tatkal is only for emergency cases and needs to be approved by the consulate. Probably that's not true and in hindsight should have done Tatkal processing.
10/27: Submitted documents along with shipping label to local FedEx store
10:28: Email from VFS that application is received
11/3 : Email from VFS that application is now 'under process' at San Francisco and will be submitted to the Mission for decision making.
11/4 : Your Application has been ‘Processed’ and currently is ‘In-Transit‘ to the Embassy of India/Consulate General of India for decision making
11/4 : Passport seva website showed application is under process
11/8 : In one of the email replies from the Consulate, they mentioned my application processing started on 11/8
11/19 : Status on Passport seva website changed to Print has been initiated for passport.
11/20 : Got an email about initiation of police verification
11/22 : My brother in India went to the police station and submitted all required documents for verification
11/24 : After some push by my brother, Police officer signed and submitted the documents to the passport website
11/29 : Status on Passport seva website changed to Passport has been printed
11/30 morning : Status on Passport seva website changed to Passport has been printed and will be delivered soon
11/30 evening : FedEx label has been created
12/1 evening: Received both passport (old & new) in FedEx
I had a flight on 11/29, which I had to cancel since renewed passport didn't arrive on time.
Had been continuously emailing at the consulate email ids, but unfortunately didn't get any response. VFS had been pretty responsive, but VFS can't do much until consulate gives them any updates.
Hope this helps.
I found this website extremely helpful to learn about passport renewal experiences and timelines
Would like to share my experience below.
I had applied for passport renewal at SFO Embassy through VFS global using post with normal processing. It took 35 calendar days from sending docs to receiving renewed passport.
I incorrectly read somewhere that Tatkal is only for emergency cases and needs to be approved by the consulate. Probably that's not true and in hindsight should have done Tatkal processing.
10/27: Submitted documents along with shipping label to local FedEx store
10:28: Email from VFS that application is received
11/3 : Email from VFS that application is now 'under process' at San Francisco and will be submitted to the Mission for decision making.
11/4 : Your Application has been ‘Processed’ and currently is ‘In-Transit‘ to the Embassy of India/Consulate General of India for decision making
11/4 : Passport seva website showed application is under process
11/8 : In one of the email replies from the Consulate, they mentioned my application processing started on 11/8
11/19 : Status on Passport seva website changed to Print has been initiated for passport.
11/20 : Got an email about initiation of police verification
11/22 : My brother in India went to the police station and submitted all required documents for verification
11/24 : After some push by my brother, Police officer signed and submitted the documents to the passport website
11/29 : Status on Passport seva website changed to Passport has been printed
11/30 morning : Status on Passport seva website changed to Passport has been printed and will be delivered soon
11/30 evening : FedEx label has been created
12/1 evening: Received both passport (old & new) in FedEx
I had a flight on 11/29, which I had to cancel since renewed passport didn't arrive on time.
Had been continuously emailing at the consulate email ids, but unfortunately didn't get any response. VFS had been pretty responsive, but VFS can't do much until consulate gives them any updates.
Hope this helps.
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Passport Renewal Tatkal application - London, UK
Hi there,
I submitted my Tatkal passport renewal application at London VFS, on 8th October but the status still reads - 'Passport application under consideration at the Embassy/ Consulate'. I have tried contacting HCI, London through the various phone numbers or email addresses on the website but just get a generic message. Is there any other means to get in touch with the people at HCI, London?
Thanks in advance.
I submitted my Tatkal passport renewal application at London VFS, on 8th October but the status still reads - 'Passport application under consideration at the Embassy/ Consulate'. I have tried contacting HCI, London through the various phone numbers or email addresses on the website but just get a generic message. Is there any other means to get in touch with the people at HCI, London?
Thanks in advance.
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Passport Renewal NYC Regular
Oct 28 - Mailed to VFS
Oct 29 - Received at VFS
Nov 1 - Sent to Embassy
Nov 2 - Passport has reached embassy/consulate and under review.
No status updates so far.
Oct 29 - Received at VFS
Nov 1 - Sent to Embassy
Nov 2 - Passport has reached embassy/consulate and under review.
No status updates so far.
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Renewal- NYC regular
October 4th sent documents
October 7th received by VFS
October 9th application has reached embassy and is in review process
November 3rd. APPLICATION has been dispatched through fedex. Received email also.
Hopefully we will receive it tomorrow
October 7th received by VFS
October 9th application has reached embassy and is in review process
November 3rd. APPLICATION has been dispatched through fedex. Received email also.
Hopefully we will receive it tomorrow
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Renewal-Wash. DC Regular process
My experience. Please post yours for the benefit of the community.
09-23-21 Made the appointment for application submission at VFS
09-24-21 Dropped off application at VFS in DC
09-27-21 Application at Indian Embassy, DC
10-07-21 Received email about Police Verification Request
10-18-21 Passport print initiated.
10-22-21 Print completed
10-25-21 Passport dispatched via Fedex
10-26-21 Received old and new pp
I was told 3 week processing time. It took a little longer-32 calendar days total. My previous renewal was also at DC Indian Embassy. Police verification did not occur. I put both my addresses in India. My relative reached out to local police station and they said they did not have any pending verification for me. Police verification seems to be a wild card. Based on posts here, it may take place or may not or even take place after pp is issued. It may depend on the State and/or region in India. Mine is Northern Gujarat. Staff at VFS was professional and friendly. Overall happy.
I benefitted from posts here on Immihelp in understanding the process and setting expectations. I request you to post your experience as well for the benefit of the community. Thanks
09-23-21 Made the appointment for application submission at VFS
09-24-21 Dropped off application at VFS in DC
09-27-21 Application at Indian Embassy, DC
10-07-21 Received email about Police Verification Request
10-18-21 Passport print initiated.
10-22-21 Print completed
10-25-21 Passport dispatched via Fedex
10-26-21 Received old and new pp
I was told 3 week processing time. It took a little longer-32 calendar days total. My previous renewal was also at DC Indian Embassy. Police verification did not occur. I put both my addresses in India. My relative reached out to local police station and they said they did not have any pending verification for me. Police verification seems to be a wild card. Based on posts here, it may take place or may not or even take place after pp is issued. It may depend on the State and/or region in India. Mine is Northern Gujarat. Staff at VFS was professional and friendly. Overall happy.
I benefitted from posts here on Immihelp in understanding the process and setting expectations. I request you to post your experience as well for the benefit of the community. Thanks
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Passport renewal - New York - Normal processing
Sep 27 - Sent application documents through Fedex
Sep 28 - Email from VFS - your application is received
Sep 30 - Email from VFS - we have received your application and is currently under progress
Oct 04 - Email from VFS - review completed and currently in transit to embassy
Oct 06 - Status shown as Embassy received the documents and review in progress
And then no updates for almost 3 weeks
Oct 26 - Raised a PRAMIT request on the NY Consulate portal asking for status update
Oct 26 - Received email response from Consulate on the same day - "Your application is at the granting stage"
Oct 27 - Status updated to passport has been dispatched; Received email from Fedex with tracking details
Oct 28 - Fedex shipment delivered to home; Old and New passports received
Sep 28 - Email from VFS - your application is received
Sep 30 - Email from VFS - we have received your application and is currently under progress
Oct 04 - Email from VFS - review completed and currently in transit to embassy
Oct 06 - Status shown as Embassy received the documents and review in progress
And then no updates for almost 3 weeks
Oct 26 - Raised a PRAMIT request on the NY Consulate portal asking for status update
Oct 26 - Received email response from Consulate on the same day - "Your application is at the granting stage"
Oct 27 - Status updated to passport has been dispatched; Received email from Fedex with tracking details
Oct 28 - Fedex shipment delivered to home; Old and New passports received
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Passport Renewal Timeline - Edinburgh
Attended VFS Appointment at Edinburgh - 22/Oct/2021
Application Type: Normal
Updates so far,
Email from passport admin informing that police verification forwarded to my nearest police station - 25/Oct/2021
Heard nothing so far -
Status in Passport Seva now says: "Your passport has been printed and being forwarded to Embassy/Consulate. The Embassy/Consulate will contact you once they receive the passport for dispatch." - 28/Oct/2021
Application Type: Normal
Updates so far,
Email from passport admin informing that police verification forwarded to my nearest police station - 25/Oct/2021
Heard nothing so far -
Status in Passport Seva now says: "Your passport has been printed and being forwarded to Embassy/Consulate. The Embassy/Consulate will contact you once they receive the passport for dispatch." - 28/Oct/2021
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NewYork Tatkal Timeline, 1 week only
Timeline (2021):
Tatkal category at the NYC (no change in Indian address)
October 19: Submitted application at Fedex
October 20: Application received at VFS (text message)
October 20: Application has been verified at VFS and currently under process for onward submission to the Mission (vfs website)
October 20: Your application has been processed and is submitted to the mission for decision making (vfs website)
October 21: Embassy received the docs and review in progress (at the government of India website)
October 22:Passport has been printed (at the government of India website)
October 25: Passport has been handed over by the Embassy/Consulate to the OSP executive for further dispatch to the applicant(at the government of India website)
October 25:Your Application has been reviewed by the Embassy of India/ Consulate General of India & will be dispatched using the courier service you had opted.(vfs website) Received shipment details via email
October 26: Received passport
No police verification mail(used the same old Indian address). I have provided my Aadhar card details in the form.
Tatkal category at the NYC (no change in Indian address)
October 19: Submitted application at Fedex
October 20: Application received at VFS (text message)
October 20: Application has been verified at VFS and currently under process for onward submission to the Mission (vfs website)
October 20: Your application has been processed and is submitted to the mission for decision making (vfs website)
October 21: Embassy received the docs and review in progress (at the government of India website)
October 22:Passport has been printed (at the government of India website)
October 25: Passport has been handed over by the Embassy/Consulate to the OSP executive for further dispatch to the applicant(at the government of India website)
October 25:Your Application has been reviewed by the Embassy of India/ Consulate General of India & will be dispatched using the courier service you had opted.(vfs website) Received shipment details via email
October 26: Received passport
No police verification mail(used the same old Indian address). I have provided my Aadhar card details in the form.
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Passport Renewal - Washington DC- Normal
Mon 10/4/2021 10:25 AM - Notification from VFS Global
Wed 10/6/2021 10:46 AM - Application Confirmation
Wed 10/6/2021 10:31 AM - Subject: Request from VFS Global
Photograph : The Attire is light, the photo is blurry - Please submit two new recent good quality photographs.
CLOTHING should be dark, background white, natural lightning, size 2x2. Follow the requirements from the VFS web page.
Fri 10/8/2021 12:26 PM - Notification from VFS Global
Your Application has been ‘Processed’ at the VFS India Consular application Centre and currently is
‘In-Transit‘ to the Embassy of India/Consulate General of India for decision making.
Mon 10/18/2021 11:34 PM- Initiation of Police Verification Request(s) for your Passport Application File (No. )
Tue 10/26/2021 11:09 AM - Notification from VFS Global
Your document (s) is dispatched using the return label purchased or sent by you.If using VFS courier, please check for email from "[email protected]" for details.
10/26/2021 1:50 PM - FedEx Shipment Delivered my passport
Wed 10/6/2021 10:46 AM - Application Confirmation
Wed 10/6/2021 10:31 AM - Subject: Request from VFS Global
Photograph : The Attire is light, the photo is blurry - Please submit two new recent good quality photographs.
CLOTHING should be dark, background white, natural lightning, size 2x2. Follow the requirements from the VFS web page.
Fri 10/8/2021 12:26 PM - Notification from VFS Global
Your Application has been ‘Processed’ at the VFS India Consular application Centre and currently is
‘In-Transit‘ to the Embassy of India/Consulate General of India for decision making.
Mon 10/18/2021 11:34 PM- Initiation of Police Verification Request(s) for your Passport Application File (No. )
Tue 10/26/2021 11:09 AM - Notification from VFS Global
Your document (s) is dispatched using the return label purchased or sent by you.If using VFS courier, please check for email from "[email protected]" for details.
10/26/2021 1:50 PM - FedEx Shipment Delivered my passport
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Passport Renewal- Houston Normal
Applied for passport renewal for my wife- Oct12
Documents were received by Vfs- Oct13
Documents processed and sent to Embassy- Oct 14.
Since then there is no change in the status. In the meantime something came up for which we have to travel to India on November 22nd. Is there a way to contact the embassy. Already tried calling the helpline and sending an email.
Documents were received by Vfs- Oct13
Documents processed and sent to Embassy- Oct 14.
Since then there is no change in the status. In the meantime something came up for which we have to travel to India on November 22nd. Is there a way to contact the embassy. Already tried calling the helpline and sending an email.
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