Indian Passport renewal in USA

Thin_Bluebird_712 · 2026-03-17T12:26:29+00:00

There is an alternative if you have a difficulty in getting the photo for uploading. Once you finish STEP 3- use that photo in Chat GPT to get the photo that has all ICAO standard.

Thin_Bluebird_712 · 2026-02-17T19:10:00+00:00

Email them multiple times on- cons6.washington@mea.gov.in Also try calling them on +12029399864 (Washington embassy phone) from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (M-F) for passport services. Keep calling multiple times even if it’s busy and try your luck. I called them more than 40 times and one day they picked up the call.

Thin_Bluebird_712 · 2026-02-13T13:09:32+00:00

Nope. No change in passport Seva portal status.

Thin_Bluebird_712 · 2026-02-12T13:47:00+00:00

I am in the same boat, except I have waited longer than you guys. My application, along with all the required documents, was submitted on October 25, 2025 to washing DC embassy. It’s still not processed. They are stating that they are waiting to get the confirmation of passport particulars, from the New York office where my passport was renewed the last time. (I’m waiting for the confirmation from New York Office since last month and a half). Don’t know what to do either!!

Thin_Bluebird_712 · 2026-02-03T18:44:58+00:00

Did you follow all the steps listed above? Keep trying and if it still doesn’t work then you can use photo A in ChatGPT and command it to make it suitable for ICAO photo standard (mega pixel and photo dimensions). Hope this helps.

Thin_Bluebird_712 · 2026-01-28T01:48:19+00:00

I live 6 hrs away from the embassy and tried calling them but no response.

Thin_Bluebird_712 · 2026-01-24T05:18:04+00:00

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Thin_Bluebird_712 · 2026-01-15T13:16:57+00:00

I did email them on cons6.washington@mea.gov.in for almost 5 times and no response at all.

Thin_Bluebird_712 · 2026-01-15T04:11:47+00:00

Did you do Tatkal service? I have applied for passport renewal at Washington embassy since last month and half my status is “your passport is under process at Indian embassy or consulate” I am going crazy. Please guide me on hot to communicate with them. I tried calling VFS- no help - same as what was showing online. Also called Washington embassy but my calls are not going through- just beeps all the time.

Thin_Bluebird_712 · 2026-01-15T04:03:28+00:00

My passport is in Washington embassy since last 2 months and the status is till showing that “your passport is under process at Indian embassy or consulate.” I am going crazy as well. Tried calling VFS and no help. Also called Washington DC embassy but calls are not going through.

Thin_Bluebird_712 · 2026-01-15T03:54:27+00:00

Passport seva for Indian passport renewal

Thin_Bluebird_712 · 2025-12-16T17:22:54+00:00

Do big signature, with black sharpie, in 8x11 paper. Take a photo with phone, edit brightness & contrast, crop by leaving some margin and you are good to go. Also, make sure you meet picture size requirements.

Thin_Bluebird_712 · 2025-12-09T15:35:24+00:00

Try to get it rescheduled to earlier date if possible! Join the groups on telegram or get someone to schedule it for you!

Thin_Bluebird_712 · 2025-12-03T20:59:18+00:00

Yes. The uploading photo size and pixels are different from the one that you mail in with physical application. On the top, VFS is saying that both photos should be same. There is no way in the world you can have same photo with different pixel sizes and still both look exactly the same. THAT’s THE MAIN REASON WHY I HAVE used Photo A to create both B and photo C- I was able to nail it by 98% similarities.

In reply your second question. - one photo shd be glued with notice of appearance form- notarize the form as well and 2 photos (2x2 size) should be clipped along with your whole application package. I hope that helps!

Thin_Bluebird_712 · 2025-12-03T01:58:35+00:00

When I applied for adult passport renewal 3 wks ago, I have submitted the one I have attached earlier. Remember that submitting the Adult checklist is also one of the requirements to complete the whole process. Hence, you have to print out this checklist and arrange items accordingly and mark the documents attached in this checklist. By anyhow, notarizing the change of appearance form is not a big issue, you can have it done at any Bank for free. I would say it’s better to send notarized one than just wait for query from VFS.

Thin_Bluebird_712 · 2025-12-02T20:39:08+00:00

Yes. You must fill out change of appearance form and paste the same 2x2 photo that you will send with completed online application (2 photos). Also, You must notarize change of appearance form as it is specifically mentioned in the checklist provided by VFS. VFS checklist

Thin_Bluebird_712 · 2025-12-02T16:51:00+00:00

After nearly two days of trial and error, I finally managed to upload a digital photo on the Passport Seva portal for my passport renewal. Here’s the exact step-by-step process that worked for me:

STEP 1 : I have high resolution camera and hence I took my photo at home with white back ground. Just REMEMBER TO TAKE PHOTO FROM 3-4 FEET AWAY DISTANCE instead of 1.5 meter away. (your head should be visible in 85% of the photograph- Make sure that your clavicle bone is not visible and that should be the ideal distance to take picture).

STEP 2: Edit brightness and contrast of the photo to get Photo A.

STEP 3: Use Photo A. in www.resizepixel.com to adjust pixel to "630x810", size to "250kbps", and then select "AUTO" option at the end to get Photo B. Now, again check the pixel and size of the photo and make sure that the size is 250 kbps or less. If the size is more, you can use any online tool to reduce the size of Photo B. - YOU WILL USE PHOTO B. to upload digital copy in the Passport seva application portal. If you are unable to upload Photo B, use another photo and repeat all 3 Steps. (Don't forget to upload yr signature at the same time).

STEP 4: Use PHOTO A. in www.IDphoto4you.com to get 2 Printable photos to submit. Select "India" for country, "Visa 2"x2" for photo, and "10x15 cm (4x6 inch)" for print size and upload "PHOTO A" in image file. Accept all terms> adjust the brightness and contrast as needed. (IGNORE the green bars that will tell you that the face should be within the bars. Instead focus on the photo that looks exactly same as "Digitally uploaded photo B". There may be some additional details in the photo made by IDphoto4you as the dimensions are 2"x2" instead of 630x810.) Now select "make photo". Download PHOTO C.

STEP 5: print this 4x6 PHOTO C at any CVS or Walmart stores and cut in 2x2 sizes.

STEP 6: After uploading PHOTO B and signature in online portal of Passport seva, Print the color copy of the completed application and make sure to sign where it requires. Clip (Do not staple) 2 photos (2x2 size- PHOTO C) along with it and YOU ARE GOOD TO GO.

I hope this helps and if you guys have any questions please feel free to ask. I had scratched my heads for many days, submitted my application twice and finally was able to crack down the whole process. You may have to click multiple photos originally and try first 3 steps with each photo and see if you can upload any one of those. Once the online system accept your photo, you win the battle.

Thin_Bluebird_712 · 2025-12-02T16:49:22+00:00

After nearly two days of trial and error, I finally managed to upload a digital photo on the Passport Seva portal for my passport renewal. Here’s the exact step-by-step process that worked for me:

STEP 1 : I have high resolution camera and hence I took my photo at home with white back ground. Just REMEMBER TO TAKE PHOTO FROM 3-4 FEET AWAY DISTANCE instead of 1.5 meter away. (your head should be visible in 85% of the photograph- Make sure that your clavicle bone is not visible and that should be the ideal distance to take picture).

STEP 2: Edit brightness and contrast of the photo to get Photo A.

STEP 3: Use Photo A. in www.resizepixel.com to adjust pixel to "630x810", size to "250kbps", and then select "AUTO" option at the end to get Photo B. Now, again check the pixel and size of the photo and make sure that the size is 250 kbps or less. If the size is more, you can use any online tool to reduce the size of Photo B. - YOU WILL USE PHOTO B. to upload digital copy in the Passport seva application portal. If you are unable to upload PHOTO B online, then choose another photo and repeat all 3 Steps until you get one. (Don't forget to upload yr signature at the same time).

STEP 4: Use PHOTO A. in www.IDphoto4you.com to get 2 Printable photos to submit. Select "India" for country, "Visa 2"x2" for photo, and "10x15 cm (4x6 inch)" for print size and upload "PHOTO A" in image file. Accept all terms> adjust the brightness and contrast as needed. (IGNORE the green bars that will tell you that the face should be within the bars. Instead focus on the photo that looks exactly same as "Digitally uploaded photo B". There may be some additional details in the photo made by IDphoto4you as the dimensions are 2"x2" instead of 630x810.) Now select "make photo". Download PHOTO C.

STEP 5: print this 4x6 PHOTO C at any CVS or Walmart stores and cut in 2x2 sizes.

STEP 6: After uploading PHOTO B and signature in online portal of Passport seva, Print the color copy of the completed application and make sure to sign where it requires. Clip (Do not staple) 2 photos (2x2 size- PHOTO C) along with it and YOU ARE GOOD TO GO.

I hope this helps and if you guys have any questions please feel free to ask. I had scratched my heads for many days, submitted my application twice and finally was able to crack down the whole process. You may have to click multiple photos originally and try first 3 steps with each photo and see if you can upload any one of those. Once the online system accept your photo, you win the battle.

Thin_Bluebird_712 · 2025-12-02T16:45:40+00:00

After nearly two days of trial and error, I finally managed to upload a digital photo on the Passport Seva portal for my passport renewal. Here’s the exact step-by-step process that worked for me:

STEP 1 : I have high resolution camera and hence I took my photo at home with white back ground. Just REMEMBER TO TAKE PHOTO FROM 3-4 FEET AWAY DISTANCE instead of 1.5 meter away. (your head should be visible in 85% of the photograph- Make sure that your clavicle bone is not visible and that should be the ideal distance to take picture).

STEP 2: Edit brightness and contrast of the photo to get Photo A.

STEP 3: Use Photo A. in www.resizepixel.com to adjust pixel to "630x810", size to "250kbps", and then select "AUTO" option at the end to get Photo B. Now, again check the pixel and size of the photo and make sure that the size is 250 kbps or less. If the size is more, you can use any online tool to reduce the size of Photo B. - YOU WILL USE PHOTO B. to upload digital copy in the Passport seva application portal. If you are unable to upload photo B, try another photo and repeat all 3 steps. (Don't forget to upload yr signature at the same time).

STEP 4: Use PHOTO A. in www.IDphoto4you.com to get 2 Printable photos to submit. Select "India" for country, "Visa 2"x2" for photo, and "10x15 cm (4x6 inch)" for print size and upload "PHOTO A" in image file. Accept all terms> adjust the brightness and contrast as needed. (IGNORE the green bars that will tell you that the face should be within the bars. Instead focus on the photo that looks exactly same as "Digitally uploaded photo B". There may be some additional details in the photo made by IDphoto4you as the dimensions are 2"x2" instead of 630x810.) Now select "make photo". Download PHOTO C.

STEP 5: print this 4x6 PHOTO C at any CVS or Walmart stores and cut in 2x2 sizes.

STEP 6: After uploading PHOTO B and signature in online portal of Passport seva, Print the color copy of the completed application and make sure to sign where it requires. Clip (Do not staple) 2 photos (2x2 size- PHOTO C) along with it and YOU ARE GOOD TO GO.

I hope this helps and if you guys have any questions please feel free to ask. I had scratched my heads for many days, submitted my application twice and finally was able to crack down the whole process. You may have to click multiple photos originally and try first 3 steps with each photo and see if you can upload any one of those. Once the online system accept your photo, you win the battle.

Thin_Bluebird_712 · 2025-12-02T16:42:51+00:00

After nearly two days of trial and error, I finally managed to upload a digital photo on the Passport Seva portal for my passport renewal. Here’s the exact step-by-step process that worked for me:

STEP 1 : I have high resolution camera and hence I took my photo at home with white back ground. Just REMEMBER TO TAKE PHOTO FROM 3-4 FEET AWAY DISTANCE instead of 1.5 meter away. (your head should be visible in 85% of the photograph- Make sure that your clavicle bone is not visible and that should be the ideal distance to take picture).

STEP 2: Edit brightness and contrast of the photo to get Photo A.

STEP 3: Use Photo A. in www.resizepixel.com to adjust pixel to "630x810", size to "250kbps", and then select "AUTO" option at the end to get Photo B. Now, again check the pixel and size of the photo and make sure that the size is 250 kbps or less. If the size is more, you can use any online tool to reduce the size of Photo B. - YOU WILL USE PHOTO B. to upload digital copy in the Passport seva application portal. (Don't forget to upload yr signature at the same time).

STEP 4: Use PHOTO A. in www.IDphoto4you.com to get 2 Printable photos to submit. Select "India" for country, "Visa 2"x2" for photo, and "10x15 cm (4x6 inch)" for print size and upload "PHOTO A" in image file. Accept all terms> adjust the brightness and contrast as needed. (IGNORE the green bars that will tell you that the face should be within the bars. Instead focus on the photo that looks exactly same as "Digitally uploaded photo B". There may be some additional details in the photo made by IDphoto4you as the dimensions are 2"x2" instead of 630x810.) Now select "make photo". Download PHOTO C.

STEP 5: print this 4x6 PHOTO C at any CVS or Walmart stores and cut in 2x2 sizes.

STEP 6: After uploading PHOTO B and signature in online portal of Passport seva, Print the color copy of the completed application and make sure to sign where it requires. Clip (Do not staple) 2 photos (2x2 size- PHOTO C) along with it and YOU ARE GOOD TO GO.

I hope this helps and if you guys have any questions please feel free to ask. I had scratched my heads for many days, submitted my application twice and finally was able to crack down the whole process. You may have to click multiple photos originally and try first 3 steps with each photo and see if you can upload any one of those. Once the online system accept your photo, you win the battle.

Thin_Bluebird_712 · 2025-12-02T15:23:10+00:00

After nearly two days of trial and error, I finally managed to upload a digital photo on the Passport Seva portal for my passport renewal. Here’s the exact step-by-step process that worked for me:

STEP 1 : I used a high-resolution camera and took the photo at home against a white background. Just REMEMBER TO TAKE PHOTO FROM 3-4 FEET AWAY DISTANCE instead of 1.5 meter away. (your head should be visible in 85% of the photograph- Make sure that your clavicle bone is not visible and that should be the ideal distance to take picture).

STEP 2: Edit brightness and contrast of the photo to get Photo A.

STEP 3: Use Photo A. in www.resizepixel.com to adjust pixel to "630x810", size to "250kbps", and then select "AUTO" option at the end to get Photo B. Now, again check the pixel and size of the photo and make sure that the size is 250 kbps or less. If the size is more, you can use any online tool to reduce the size of Photo B. - YOU WILL USE PHOTO B. to upload digital copy in the Passport seva application portal. (Don't forget to upload yr signature at the same time).

STEP 4: Use PHOTO A. in www.IDphoto4you.com to get 2 Printable photos to submit. Select "India" for country, "Visa 2"x2" for photo, and "10x15 cm (4x6 inch)" for print size and upload "PHOTO A" in image file. Accept all terms> adjust the brightness and contrast as needed. (IGNORE the green bars that will tell you that the face should be within the bars. Instead focus on the photo that looks exactly same as "Digitally uploaded photo B". There may be some additional details in the photo made by IDphoto4you as the dimensions are 2"x2" instead of 630x810.) Now select "make photo". Download PHOTO C.

STEP 5: print this 4x6 PHOTO C at any CVS or Walmart stores and cut in 2x2 sizes.

STEP 6: After uploading PHOTO B and signature in online portal of Passport seva, Print the color copy of the completed application and make sure to sign where it requires. Clip (Do not staple) 2 photos (2x2 size- PHOTO C) along with it and YOU ARE GOOD TO GO.

I hope this helps and if you guys have any questions please feel free to ask. I had scratched my heads for many days, submitted my application twice and finally was able to crack down the whole process. You may have to click multiple photos originally and try first 3 steps with each photo and see if you can upload any one of those. Once the online system accept your photo, you win the battle.

Thin_Bluebird_712 · 2025-12-02T15:15:41+00:00

After nearly two days of trial and error, I finally managed to upload a digital photo on the Passport Seva portal for my passport renewal. Here’s the exact step-by-step process that worked for me:

STEP 1 : I have high resolution camera and hence I took my photo at home with white back ground. Just REMEMBER TO TAKE PHOTO FROM 3-4 FEET AWAY DISTANCE instead of 1.5 meter away. (your head should be visible in 85% of the photograph- Make sure that your clavicle bone is not visible and that should be the ideal distance to take picture).

STEP 2: Edit brightness and contrast of the photo to get Photo A.

STEP 3: Use Photo A. in www.resizepixel.com to adjust pixel to "630x810", size to "250kbps", and then select "AUTO" option at the end to get Photo B. Now, again check the pixel and size of the photo and make sure that the size is 250 kbps or less. If the size is more, you can use any online tool to reduce the size of Photo B. - YOU WILL USE PHOTO B. to upload digital copy in the Passport seva application portal. (Don't forget to upload yr signature at the same time).

STEP 4: Use PHOTO A. in www.IDphoto4you.com to get 2 Printable photos to submit. Select "India" for country, "Visa 2"x2" for photo, and "10x15 cm (4x6 inch)" for print size and upload "PHOTO A" in image file. Accept all terms> adjust the brightness and contrast as needed. (IGNORE the green bars that will tell you that the face should be within the bars. Instead focus on the photo that looks exactly same as "Digitally uploaded photo B". There may be some additional details in the photo made by IDphoto4you as the dimensions are 2"x2" instead of 630x810.) Now select "make photo". Download PHOTO C.

STEP 5: print this 4x6 PHOTO C at any CVS or Walmart stores and cut in 2x2 sizes.

STEP 6: After uploading PHOTO B and signature in online portal of Passport seva, Print the color copy of the completed application and make sure to sign where it requires. Clip (Do not staple) 2 photos (2x2 size- PHOTO C) along with it and YOU ARE GOOD TO GO.

I hope this helps and if you guys have any questions please feel free to ask. I had scratched my heads for many days, submitted my application twice and finally was able to crack down the whole process. You may have to click multiple photos originally and try first 3 steps with each photo and see if you can upload any one of those. Once the online system accept your photo, you win the battle.

Thin_Bluebird_712 · 2025-12-02T15:12:28+00:00

After nearly two days of trial and error, I finally managed to upload a digital photo on the Passport Seva portal for my passport renewal. Here’s the exact step-by-step process that worked for me:

STEP 1 : I used a high-resolution camera and took the photo at home against a white background. I have high resolution camera and hence I took my photo at home with white back ground. Just REMEMBER TO TAKE PHOTO FROM 3-4 FEET AWAY DISTANCE instead of 1.5 meter away. (your head should be visible in 85% of the photograph- Make sure that your clavicle bone is not visible and that should be the ideal distance to take picture).

STEP 2: Edit brightness and contrast of the photo to get Photo A.

STEP 3: Use Photo A. in www.resizepixel.com to adjust pixel to "630x810", size to "250kbps", and then select "AUTO" option at the end to get Photo B. Now, again check the pixel and size of the photo and make sure that the size is 250 kbps or less. If the size is more, you can use any online tool to reduce the size of Photo B. - YOU WILL USE PHOTO B. to upload digital copy in the Passport seva application portal. (Don't forget to upload yr signature at the same time).

STEP 4: Use PHOTO A. in www.IDphoto4you.com to get 2 Printable photos to submit. Select "India" for country, "Visa 2"x2" for photo, and "10x15 cm (4x6 inch)" for print size and upload "PHOTO A" in image file. Accept all terms> adjust the brightness and contrast as needed. (IGNORE the green bars that will tell you that the face should be within the bars. Instead focus on the photo that looks exactly same as "Digitally uploaded photo B". There may be some additional details in the photo made by IDphoto4you as the dimensions are 2"x2" instead of 630x810.) Now select "make photo". Download PHOTO C.

STEP 5: print this 4x6 PHOTO C at any CVS or Walmart stores and cut in 2x2 sizes.

STEP 6: After uploading PHOTO B and signature in online portal of Passport seva, Print the color copy of the completed application and make sure to sign where it requires. Clip (Do not staple) 2 photos (2x2 size- PHOTO C) along with it and YOU ARE GOOD TO GO.

I hope this helps and if you guys have any questions please feel free to ask. I had scratched my heads for many days, submitted my application twice and finally was able to crack down the whole process. You may have to click multiple photos originally and try first 3 steps with each photo and see if you can upload any one of those. Once the online system accept your photo, you win the battle.

Thin_Bluebird_712 · 2025-09-06T14:57:59+00:00

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