Renewing an Indian passport from Charlotte
Indian passport renewal (called reissue) is done through VFS Global, not at an Embassy counter. NC residents use the Embassy in Washington DC and can submit in Raleigh; SC residents use the Atlanta consulate.
Facts checked Oct 25, 2026
Fill in the form on embassy.passportindia.gov.in, then submit through VFS Global for your mission: the Embassy in Washington DC for NC (VFS Raleigh) or the Atlanta consulate for SC. As of October 25, 2026 the Embassy fee for a regular 36-page adult reissue is US$125 plus US$2 ICWF, plus the VFS charge.
- Check your missionNC: Embassy DC. SC: CGI Atlanta.
- Fill the online formOn embassy.passportindia.gov.in.
- Follow the VFS checklistAdult and minor checklists differ.
- Submit at VFSIn person in Raleigh, or by mail.
Which mission
Jurisdiction depends on where you live, not where you work: NC residents go to the Embassy in Washington DC, SC residents to the Consulate General in Atlanta.
Source: indianembassyusa.gov.in ↗as of Oct 25, 2026
How to apply
Fill in the application on the Embassy passport portal (embassy.passportindia.gov.in), then submit it through VFS Global.
Source: services.vfsglobal.com ↗as of Oct 25, 2026
VFS publishes separate checklists for adult and minor reissue. The adult checklist PDF is dated May 2026.
Source: services.vfsglobal.com ↗as of May 2026
Fees through the Embassy (NC)
| Service | Embassy fee |
|---|---|
| Regular 36-page adult reissue | US$125 + US$2 ICWF, plus VFS charge |
| Lost or damaged, 36 pages | US$250 + US$2 ICWF, plus VFS charge |
Embassy fees: regular 36-page adult reissue US$125 + US$2 ICWF; lost or damaged 36-page replacement US$250 + US$2. VFS adds its service charge (shown as US$19). Fees may change.
Source: indianembassyusa.gov.in ↗as of Oct 25, 2026
Offices
VFS Global Raleigh: 8354 Six Forks Road, Suite 101, 103, 104, Raleigh, NC 27615. Helpline 1-800-320-9625.
Source: indianembassyusa.gov.in ↗as of Oct 25, 2026
Embassy of India consular wing: 2536 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008. Consular hours Monday to Friday 10:00 to 12:30 ET. Phone (202) 939-7000.
Source: indianembassyusa.gov.in ↗as of Oct 25, 2026
- VFS Global passport services (USA) ↗
- Consulate General of India, Atlanta (SC) ↗
- Notaries near Charlotte →If your checklist needs a notarized signature
Questions people ask
How much does Indian passport renewal cost in the US in 2026?
Through the Embassy in Washington DC: US$125 plus US$2 ICWF for a regular 36-page adult reissue, plus the VFS charge, as of October 25, 2026.
Can I renew my Indian passport in Charlotte?
There is no Indian consulate in Charlotte. NC residents submit through VFS Global, which has a centre in Raleigh, under the Embassy in Washington DC.