Passport Services

Tips for completing the Form DS-11

The form should be downloaded and printed on white A4 or letter-size paper, with each page on a separate sheet of paper.

The instructions on this form are written for individuals applying for a passport within the United States.  As applications are processed differently outside the United States, please ignore the submission instructions on pages one and two of this form.

Complete sections 1 to 22 on the application form in block letters and black ink. This information is mandatory.

Item 5 - Social Security Number: You must complete this item.  If you have never had a Social Security Number (SSN), write zeros in the boxes.  If you have a number, but do not remember it, contact our office for assistance.

Item 13 - Mailing Address: Complete this item with an Indian address, either your home address or the address where you are staying.  Please note that you may choose to have your new passport sent to a different address when you purchase your courier envelope at VFS.

Item 14 - Permanent Address or Residence: Complete this item with any address you consider to be your permanent address.  This need not be in India or the United States.

Items 18 and 22 - Travel Plans and Emergency Contact: This information is not required, but may be helpful in processing your application and in assisting you in the future.

Item 23 - Oath & Signature: You are required to sign in the presence of the consular officer at this office.  You must read the "Acts or Conditions" on page four of this form before you proceed further.  If any mentioned acts or conditions have been performed by or apply to the applicant, cross out only the applicable portion(s) and submit an explanatory signed statement with the application.