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You can get a Tatkaal passport in 1 to 3 working days after document verification.
Tatkaal passports offer fast-track processing and quicker delivery for urgent travel.
A regular passport takes 30–45 days, while Tatkaal is delivered within 3 days.
Yes, you can easily apply online through the Passport Seva Portal.
Yes, a U.S. passport card is a valid government-issued ID for limited travel and ID purposes.
Use expedited service at a passport agency to get a U.S. passport in 24–72 hours.
No, international travel requires a valid passport with at least 6 months validity.
Any Indian citizen with valid documents and no criminal or pending police cases is eligible.
Yes, passports and visas both have expiration dates.
Application form, Passport, Fee receipt, Photograph, Family documents, Evidence of relationship, Academic documentation, Sponsorship documents, and other supporting documents are needed for a visa.
No, a passport does not replace the need for a visa.
No, a passport and a visa are not the same. A passport is issued by the government of the home country whereas a visa is issued by foreign country’s embassy or consulate.
A visa is a stamp from another country’s embassy that allows you to enter a country for tourism, business, or education. A passport is the ID from your country that allows you to travel internationally.
Yes, you can apply for a visa on arrival at the border of some countries including Thailand, Maldives, Indonesia, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, and more.
One has to fill out the application form correctly without any errors even if they apply for us visa or an OCI card because you are not allowed to make any kind of changes once after submitting the application.
You can upload multiple OCI Application documents by combining them into a single pdf and uploading them under a similar category.
The applicant has to submit two color photographs with a white background. The size of the photograph must be 2*2 inches. The length and width must be the same. The photo must be clear and identical with the full face being visible, in front view, and with eyes open.
The applicant can check the status of their application online on by visiting the VFS global website. You can get an update from the website if your card is ready or not. You can also opt for sms text service by paying an additional fee while applying to get notifications on SMS. The VFS global service has services for Indian passport renewal in USA too.
To apply for an OCI card application for NRI, first, they have to go to the official website of the Ministry of Home Affairs, then they have to fill out the online application forms for the OCI card application for NRIs, and then they need to upload all the supporting documents and pay the fees for the OCI application. After this, they need to book an appointment at the nearest Indian consulate or Indian mission post for the submission of documents, then take a print of the OCI card application along with all the supporting documents to submit at the application centre.
You can renew or replace an OCI card by filing out an online application and attaching the supporting documents, and submitting the OCI application for renewal or replacement with the updated information.
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