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Q.4.What is the process to apply for a Tatkal Passport Service for applicants from New York jurisdiction?
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‘TATKAL’ Passport Service is an ‘Emergency’ Passport Service. All applicants (except below mentioned categories) residing in the Jurisdiction of CGI, New York and having valid Passport and Valid Visa Status (i.e. Visa Page/EAD/Green Card/I – 797 etc.) are eligible to apply for re-issue of Passport under Tatkal Passport Scheme.
Below Category of applicants CANNOT apply under Tatkal Passport Scheme:- Lost/ Damaged/Stolen Passport
- Renewal of Short Validity Passport (SVP)
- Major Change in Name(cases different from minor change case)
- Change in Sex
- Change of Appearance
- Change/ Correction of Date of birth
- Change/ Correction of Place of birth
- Change in Signature
- Change of Father/ Mother name
Processing Time:
- Tatkal Applications- Within a week from the day of receipt of Application at Consulate provided the documents submitted are in order.
How to get started with the Tatkal Application?
Please follow the below steps in sequential order: APassport Application GuideBPassport Application – Get StartedJurisdiction for Tatkal Application in New York Include States: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and VermontNew York Passport Application CenterAddress: New YorkIndia Passport Application Center
Cox and Kings Global Services (Passport Section)
235 West 23rd Street, Level 2,
New York, NY 10011, USAMode of Submission: Shipping- It is recommended that you purchase your shipment through CKGS as this will save you the need to travel, parking charges, as well as waiting time at the CKGS Application Center.
- The Shipping page will appear as a part of the Tatkal Application process on the CKGS website if you opt for Shipping as your mode of submission.
Mode of Submission: In Person
- If you’ve opted for Walk-in Mode of submission, you can submit your application to CKGS Passport Application Center in New York at the address below:
New York
India Passport Application Center
Cox and Kings Global Services (Passport Section)
235 West 23rd Street, Level 2,
New York, NY 10011, USA
Documents Required- Passport Application Form.
- All relevant documents, letters and forms as per the document checklist which will be a part of the Tatkal Application process.
ADULT MINOR Recent Original Indian Passport Recent Original Indian Passport (In case of renewal) Spouse Passport (If endorsing spouse name) Parents Passport US Legal Status details
(i.e. Visa status)US Legal Status details
(i.e. Visa status)
TimingsMonday to Friday (except Holidays) between 09:00 – 15:30.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Issue of passport is subject to provisions of Passport Act 1967 and relevant rules/regulations and no adverse report. The final authority for the issuance of passport under the Tatkal scheme lies with Consulate General of India, New York and no claim for reimbursement of fees will be entertained.
- No bookings or travel arrangements should be confirmed until a Passport decision has been made. Consulate/CKGS will not be responsible for any financial loss of bookings made in anticipation of obtaining a Passport under Tatkal Passport Scheme.
- It is a criminal offense under the Passport Act 1967 to furnish any false information or to suppress any material information with view to obtaining passport.
For any query related to the Consulate, please visit Consulate's website (www.indiainnewyork.gov.in) and submit your Query/Issue in “PRAMIT (Helpline)” online Tab. Applicants can also track the status of their query from here.
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