CKGS USA - Passport | Faqs | Passport Services Guide | What Are The Common Mistakes To Avoid In The Online

In USA

Q.1.
How do I apply for a passport in the new system?
Q.2.
Applicant inquiring about status of Passport
Q.3.
Applicant inquiring about the status on the Pending documents.
Q.4.
How to retrieve complete/partial application on the CKGS website?
Q.5.
How to retrieve complete/partial application on the Government website?
Q.6.
How to generate Payment receipt?
Q.7.
How to generate Shipping label?
Q.8.
How to apply for Refund?
Q.9.
How to check status of Refund?
Q.10.
What are the various passport services and which forms have to be filled?
Q.11.
What types of passport booklets are available?
Q.12.
What types of photographs are required for Passport?
Q.13.
How can I get the documents notarized?
Q.14.
The photo printed on my passport is not very clear. Can I get it reprinted?
Q.15.
In Washington DC jurisdiction, are the passports issued with a ghost image printed on it?
Q.16.
In Atlanta jurisdiction, are the passports issued with a ghost image printed on it?
Q.17.
In New York jurisdiction, are the passports issued with a ghost image printed on it?
Q.18.
In Chicago jurisdiction, are the passports issued with a ghost image printed on it?
Q.19.
In San Francisco jurisdiction, are the passports issued with a ghost image printed on it?
Q.20.
In Houston jurisdiction, are the passports issued with a ghost image printed on it?
Q.21.
Is the passport issued with a ghost image printed on it?
Q.22.
I do not have a valid Legal Status in USA. Can I apply for a Passport?
Q.23.
I have been issued a category (C)(8)EAD (Employment Authorization Document to work in the US. Can I apply for an Indian Passport?
Q.24.
I have been issued a category (C)(9) EAD (Employment Authorization Document) to work in the US. Can I apply for an Indian Passport?
Q.25.
What are the Common Mistakes to avoid in the Online NRI Passport Application form on the Government of India Website?
- The Government of India Online NRI Passport Application website is best viewed through Internet Explorer 8 or higher, Mozilla Firefox® 35.x or higher, Safari 9.0 or higher,Chrome 36 or higher, or an equivalent browser software.
- Please read the sample of how to fill the Government online PASSPORT form to help you avoid making errors in your passport application form.
- Please Sign the Passport Application Form wherever indicated before submission.
- Ensure that the signatures on the passport and on the Application Form are the same.
- Ensure that the following details are the same as mentioned in the old passport. If not, the supporting documents must be attached.
- If you have more than 1 original Passport, then you need to provide the copies of all the passports.
- Only Print your forms/applications on 1 side of the page. Double-sided printouts are not allowed.
- DO NOT staple your photographs/documents.