- All Tatkal/ 'RUSH' cases are being processed by VFS Global. The Consulate will not accept any Tatkal/Rush cases.
- Tatkal/ 'RUSH' Service is available for issue/re-issue of PASSPORTS only, where records of current passport are available online and can be accessed and verified by the Consulate. This service is not available for Miscellaneous services.
- Tatkal service is available on compassionate grounds of a genuine emergency. Applicants must bring documentary evidence to support the nature of emergency due to which Tatkal service is being sought.
- Tatkal service is not available for cases where references have to be initiated.
- When applying for Tatkal, the date of appointment is inconsequential.
- Fee once paid is non-refundable even if service is refused/delayed
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Applying In Person
Applicants should submit their application to the VFS Global counter on any working day between 9AM-12PM. Service is on first come first serve basis.
Supporting Documents: Carry originals of all the supporting documents to be presented to the VFS Global
Fee : Two separate cashiers’ cheques/money orders of $150 (FOR TATKAL) + $46 (FOR PASSPORT). If you want to receive the passport back through mail, either a trackable pre-paid return mailing envelope (USPS 'Express Mail' or FEDEX etc.) or enclose a money order/cashier’s check for $ 20 (twenty) payable to VFS Global.
Fees should be paid through Money order or Cashiers’ cheque drawn in favor of the ‘VFS Global’. Debit Cards are also accepted with a service charge of $3.00 (three) at the counter. Personal cheques, credit cards or other banking instruments are not accepted.
Applying by mail
When applying for Tatkal, the date of appointment is inconsequential.
Sending applications for Tatkal by mail does not guarantee that these applications would be approved for processing under Tatkal. In such cases, applicants will be notified.
Supporting Documents: Photocopies of all supporting documents should be notarized and attached to the application. Do not send any original documents except the PASSPORT by mail. Ensure that notarized copies being sent are legible, otherwise the Consulate may ask to see original documents.
Fee : Two separate cashiers’ cheques/money orders of $ 150 (FOR TATKAL) + $46 (FOR PASSPORT). For receiving the passport back through mail either send a trackable pre-paid return mailing envelope (USPS 'Express Mail' or FEDEX etc.) or enclose a money order/cashier’s check for $ 20 (twenty) payable to VFS Global.
Fees should be paid through Money order or Cashiers’ cheque drawn in favor of the ‘VFS Global'. Personal cheques, credit cards or other banking instruments are not accepted.
Processing Time :
Processing time for Tatkal cases is between 1 to 3 business days.
How to Apply:
See the relevant webpage of the VFS Global regarding the passport service you are applying for. |
