Replacing a Lost or Stolen Passport

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U.S. citizens whose passports have been lost or stolen should:

1. File a police report with the Indian authorities as soon as possible. If you think you know where your passport was lost or stolen (in a hotel, airport, railway station, etc.) you should report the loss to the authorities at that location.
2. Make an appointment online. Note: If you are traveling in the next week, no appointment is necessary. Please bring the required documents and fees to the Embassy on Monday to Friday between 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. We are closed on the last Wednesday of every month and U.S. and Indian holidays.
3. Complete passport application online and Form DS-64: Statement Regarding Lost or Stolen Passport.
4. Print application and prepare required documents before the interview (whether you have an appointment or not)

Make an appointment here and print appointment letter.

Complete and print your online application here. 

Complete Form DS-64 Statement Regarding Lost or Stolen Passport

Required Documents for Passport Replacement:

• Police report
• Proof of your identity and U.S. citizenship, if available.
• Two (2) recent, identical 2"x2" (5 cm x 5 cm) color photographs taken against a white background. No other format will be accepted. More information
• Completed passport application form. Please do not use two-sided printing.
• Do not sign the forms; you will do so in the presence of a consular officer.
• Completed Form DS-64 Statement Regarding Lost or Stolen Passport

Fees

Complete fee information is available here. If applying in person, you may pay with cash dollars, cash rupees (at the current exchange rate), demand draft or a major U.S. credit card. Personal checks are not accepted.

Lost Indian Visa

People who lose their passport with their valid Indian visa must take their new replacement passport and apply for an exit visa with the Foreigner's Regional Registration Office (FRRO), Government of India. This process takes up to 2-3 business days. You cannot leave India without this visa. More information on obtaining an exit visa will be provided when you come to apply for a replacement passport. Exit visas are not issued on weekends or Indian holidays.

Foreigner's Regional Registration Office (FRRO)

Level 2, East Block 8
Sector 1, R.K. Puram 
(Behind Hyatt Regency)
New Delhi

Phone:  2671-1348 / 2671-1443

Hours: 9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Lunch:  1:30 pm - 2:00 pm

Website: www.immigrationindia.nic.in

Passport Processing Time

Except in emergencies, passports are printed in the United States and take approximately 7-10 days. Please consider this timeline when renewing or applying for passports. You will receive an automated email when your passport is ready.

Passport Delivery or Pick Up

Your passport will be returned by courier unless you decide to pick it up. You may pick up passports between 2:00 and 4:00 pm. You do not need an appointment to pick up your passport. 

Questions?

Email:  acsnd@state.gov