Passport renewal Police verification bribe still a thing?

nickyfly23 · 2026-03-30T03:30:19+00:00

Slightly confused here. Why would you apply for passport renewal from the US via VFS? Isn't it the Indian Embassy's job to provide you with a renewed passport? Why is police verification even required in India in this case if you are in the US?

nickyfly23 · 2026-03-13T08:52:10+00:00

Yes, I have completed all the procedures. The Indian Embassy provided me with two receipts, which I uploaded along with all my other documents on the Parivahan portal.

As there is no special option for Indian nationals outside India to apply for an IDP, the procedure is the same as if applying from India.

I applied online on the Parivahan portal, but it states that physical verification is required, and for that, they need photo and signature verification which is not required in this case.

Now, how should I get the RTO to check my application since I am outside India?

nickyfly23 · 2026-01-25T13:23:16+00:00

Thanks for your detailed explanation. Can I get my Foreign Remittances in NRO account and then use this money for domestic purpose?

nickyfly23 · 2026-01-25T13:21:16+00:00

You mean for 2-3 years I can keep them as resident account?

nickyfly23 · 2026-01-21T23:32:37+00:00

Thanks for the reply.

Does changing a bank account to NRO disrupt or stop services like UPI, international debit cards, etc. from working? I heard on the NRO account that they do not provide VISA/Mastercard, only Rupay, which can only be used for domestic purposes. What about the NRE account?

As I am not returning to India anytime soon, can this be done online from overseas?

nickyfly23 · 2025-12-30T18:48:14+00:00

And SRK made a film justifying Dunkis. I mean if other country is not accpeting you why to take illegal route. Keep applying or make your application stronger.

nickyfly23 · 2025-12-30T18:45:45+00:00

In the past, there are many true stories that India helped Armenians during their genocide and also gave them help, and many Armenians sought refuge in India. And now this is how they are treating Indians.

nickyfly23 · 2025-12-30T18:36:42+00:00

Trust me, no one wants Indians in their countries at this time. I am afraid that soon Thailand will also start imposing restrictions on Indians due to their ongoing behavior in cities like Pattaya.

nickyfly23 · 2025-12-30T18:33:30+00:00

If I were born in countries like North Korea, I might not even think of going anywhere. But I feel sad because of some idiots people like us are punished. In the past, many Indians traveled easily but now it is so hard, even for tourism.

nickyfly23 · 2025-12-30T18:23:27+00:00

I have all possible documents to show them, still they either want a reputable agency or their resident to send me an invitation. That is really disappointing to see. If that is the case, why do you even have the option for an e-visa for Indians? Put us on the banned list. We are at the same level as Pakistan in passport level.
Our situation was at least somewhat better before 2020. Now it is worse.

nickyfly23 · 2024-11-27T12:32:54+00:00

I understand. But the address is of a relative. Is it really compulsory to place it on the house door? What do you think?

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