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Passports and Reports of Birth

Passport Renewal


To apply for a renewal of your passport without appearing in person at the Consular Section, you must meet ALL the following conditions:

  1. Your most recent U.S. passport must be presented with the application;
  2. You must have been issued a U.S. passport in your own name within the past 15 years;
  3. You were at least 16 years of age when your most recent U.S. passport was issued;
  4. The passport has not been damaged or altered in any way.


If you meet all of the above conditions, you may submit the following documents to the Consular Section:

  1. Application for Renewal of Passport (Form DS-82), typed or filled out in black or blue ink;
  2. Current or expired U.S. passport;
  3. Two (2) identical photographs, either color or black-and-white, taken within the last six months. These photographs must measure 2x2 inches (5x5 cm) with a white background. The photographs should be clear, front view, full face, taken in normal street attire without a hat or dark glasses;
  4. A rupee demand draft made payable to the U.S. Consulate, Chennai, in the amount equivalent to $75.
  5. A self-addressed, stamped return envelope bearing Rs. 50 postage.