Consulate General of India
Chicago

Important Notice

Migration to a New Version of Passport Seva Portal (GPSP 2.0) for Passport, Indian Passport Surrender Certificate, PCC and GEP Services.

In this regard, it is hereby advised that all applicants for Indian Passport, Surrender of Indian Passport, PCC, & GEP must:

1. Submit your application through VFS Global using the following link: https://services.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind/
2. While completing the application on the new GPSP Version 2.0 portal (included in the VFS step-by-step instructions), you must upload the following before mailing/submitting the application form to VFS:

1. An ICAO-compliant photograph
2. Your scanned signature
3. All required supporting documents

These uploads are mandatory, else the application will not be accepted.

3. For any assistance in this matter, applicants may visit the VFS Centers (Indian Consular Application Centres) as per their area jurisdiction, by scheduling an appointment.

For guidelines for ICAO Compliant Photographs, please click on the following link: 
https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/pdf/Guidelines_for_ICAO_Compliant_Photographs_for_Passport_Applications.pdf

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