Passport Services

Overview

In compliance with the regulations of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), only machine readable printed passports are now to be accepted for international travel.

Indian Passports are generally issued with a validity of 10 years (except in the case of children up to the age of 15 years where it is issued for a validity of 5 years). Their re-issue thereafter involves the issuance of a new passport. Wherever any change are required in personal particulars pages of the passport, a new passport needs to be obtained as the practice of hand written endorsements in the existing passport no longer exists.

Similarly, a new passport needs to be obtained where the existing Passports have run out of available pages for visas etc. A new passport can be issued one year before final expiry or on final expiry of any passport issued for full validity of 10 years (5 years in the case of minors).

Cases of passport re-issue can be considered as follows:

• If there are insufficient pages in the current passport
• If the applicant has lost or damaged their passport
• If the passport is expired and the validity of visa/récipissé/resident card has also expired
• If the passport is expired and the visa/resident card is valid
• If adding / deleting spouse name
• If the applicant has changed their name subsequent to marriage / remarriage / divorce / death of spouse etc.
• If the applicant has changed their name for other reasons
• If the applicant has changed their signature
• If the applicant has changed their address
• If the applicant has changed their appearance

Visa Fees

Your payment allows you to deposit an application. The latter can be accepted, refused or modified by the Embassy of India in its full right. Once fees have been paid, they cannot be refunded, even in a case of an application refusal or cancellation.

Modes of payment

• Credit Card or Debit Card (American Express is not accepted)
• Cash
• Bank Transfer

Please make your payment in favour of "VF SERVICES (UK) Limited" Weststrasse 2, 3005 Bern via E-Banking IBAN (CH31 0023 0230 5583 7301 X) or You may generate the QR code by accessing the following link https://qrbill.ubs.com/app/CAL/

Fees Chart

The price of your application is made up of fixed service charges and variable consular charges. Please consult the fees chart below in order to calculate the total amount to pay.

Indicative Fees:

Documents Required

Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the service you wish to apply for and attach it with your application. It must be filled in and signed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Passport Issue/Re-Issue Checklist

PASSPORT ISSUE/RE-ISSUE

The Online application form is available at https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/gpsp/ .

Please note that it is mandatory to upload your photograph, signature or thumbprint, Swiss residence permit, proof of Swiss address, Annexure D (No Objection Certificate from parents for minor/newborn applicants), copies of the front and last pages of the current passport, and all other required supporting documents.

Required Documents:

• Printed & signed online application (on first page under the photograph and the last page of application form. All signatures in the application form should be signed with either blue or black ballpoint pen only. Those who cannot affix their signature, e.g. infants and minors, should put their thumb impression instead of signature below the photograph (male applicants should use left thumb impression and female applicants should use right thumb impression). The signature of the applicant should exactly fit in the prescribed signature box provided on the first page.
• Two passport-size photographs –
  • (i)If the background is not uniform, the applicant needs to make it uniform, preferably white background.
  • (ii) The applicant should crop the photo to ensure that approximately 85% of the image is covered by the applicant’s face.
  • (iii) The pixel size should be 630x810 for better quality.
  • (iv) The maximum file size of the photograph must not exceed 250 KB.
  • (v) Applicants wearing a turban must ensure that their forehead and face are clearly visible in the photographs, and the turban does not cover them. Must follow official guidelines: front-facing, eyes open (babies relaxed), plain light background, correct head size, no shadows.
• Guidelines for ICAO Compliant Photographs for Passport Application – Guidelines for ICAO Compliant Photographs for Passport Application.pdf
• SOP for Applicant Portal GPSP2.0 - SOP for Applicant Portal GPSP2.0.pdf
• Original Indian passport, plus color photocopy of front & last page
• Swiss residence permit copy (Aufenthaltstitel) and Meldebescheinigung / Utility bill (address proof)
• Proof of payment receipts (Please make your payment in favour of "VF SERVICES (UK) Limited" Weststrasse 2, 3005 Bern via E-Banking IBAN (CH31 0023 0230 5583 7301 X) or You may generate the QR code by accessing the following link https://qrbill.ubs.com/app/CAL/
• Annexure D-No objection Certificate by Parents for minor/newborn applicants. Consent letter/Statutory declaration from both parents
• Self-attested copies of parents’ passports and residence permit
• Any changes requested in the new passport must be supported by a signed covering letter and relevant documents.
• Please note that the Tatkal facility is currently unavailable. The standard processing time is approximately 5 to 7 weeks from the date of receipt of all required documents.

Use Track Status in passport portal for status. https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/TrackApplication

Notes-

• Passport application can be submitted one year before the date of expiry of the existing passport. For e.g. if the passport expires on 15.02.2027 the application can be submitted any time after 15.02.2026.
• If there are any changes to the details in the applicant’s existing passport, it is mandatory to submit supporting documentation along with a signed covering letter explaining the changes.
• Incomplete applications will not be processed until all required documents are received, causing delays.
• Indian address is mandatory while filling the application form for Police Verification Purpose. Proof of that Indian address is mandatory. Address in the name of applicant's parents or spouse is also accepted.
• The name fields in the form must match passport given name(s) and surname accurate to passport Ensure the correct application category is selected (renewal vs. extra pages vs. new issue) to avoid delays.

This list is not exhaustive and does not guarantee approval. The High Commission of India or its Consulates reserve the right to request additional documents if required

Photo Specifications

Guidelines for ICAO Compliant Photographs for Passport Application

SOP for Applicant Portal GPSP2.0

Notice reg. ICAO Photographs mandatory at applicants' level

Processing Time

The Embassy of India and VFS Global cannot, in any circumstances, be held responsible for any applications which are not completed in time for your intended date of departure.

Kindly note that obtaining a passport is not automatic; your application may be accepted, modified or refused by the Embassy of India in its full right.

Each application is processed and reviewed individually by the Embassy of India: as a result processing times may vary between applications that appear to be similar.

Minimum processing times

The company VFS Global has no influence over the processing times of a passport application: these depend essentially on the Embassy of India. We are therefore not in a position to guarantee maximum processing times. We are only able to communicate minimum processing times, provided for information purposes only.

The Tatkal Procedure:

Currently there is no Tatkal service available for any category of Indian Passport issuance in Switzerland.

The Embassy of India reserves the right to withhold any application submitted for an in-depth examination which may take longer processing times than indicated.

Additional documents may be requested by the Embassy of India and

applicants could also be invited for an interview which may influence longer processing times than indicated.

Download Forms

ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

The Government of India has now introduced the Online Registration Form for all overseas Indian nationals seeking passport services. The procedure would now enable the Indian nationals residing overseas to obtain printed passports.

As a private outsourcing partner of the Embassy of India, Switzerland, VFS Global has no influence over the content of the website or the form and are not in a position to modify its content or structure.

Online application form -

Link: Click Here

ADDITIONAL FORMS

Your application may require additional documents as per your situation or the age of the applicant. You may find all the additional forms on this page.

Overview

In compliance with the regulations of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), only machine readable printed passports are now to be accepted for international travel.

Indian Passports are generally issued with a validity of 10 years (except in the case of children up to the age of 15 years where it is issued for a validity of 5 years). Their re-issue thereafter involves the issuance of a new passport. Wherever any change are required in personal particulars pages of the passport, a new passport needs to be obtained as the practice of hand written endorsements in the existing passport no longer exists.

Similarly, a new passport needs to be obtained where the existing Passports have run out of available pages for visas etc. A new passport can be issued one year before final expiry or on final expiry of any passport issued for full validity of 10 years (5 years in the case of minors).

Visa Fees

Your payment allows you to deposit an application. The latter can be accepted, refused or modified by the Embassy of India in its full right. Once fees have been paid, they cannot be refunded, even in a case of an application refusal or cancellation.

Modes of payment

• Credit Card or Debit Card (American Express is not accepted)
• Cash
• Bank Transfer

Please make your payment in favour of "VF SERVICES (UK) Limited" Weststrasse 2, 3005 Bern via E-Banking IBAN (CH31 0023 0230 5583 7301 X) or You may generate the QR code by accessing the following link https://qrbill.ubs.com/app/CAL/

Fees Chart

The price of your application is made up of fixed service charges and variable consular charges. Please consult the fees chart below in order to calculate the total amount to pay.

Indicative Fees:

Documents Required

Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the service you wish to apply for and attach it with your application. It must be filled in and signed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Passport Issue Newborn & Birth Registration

Birth Registration NEWBORN

The online application form for birth registration is available at https://indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in/ Completion of the application is mandatory for registering your child’s birth under Section 4(1).

PASSPORT ISSUE NEWBORN

The Online application form is available at https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/gpsp/ .

Please note that it is mandatory to upload your photograph, signature or thumbprint, Swiss residence permit, proof of Swiss address, Annexure D (No Objection Certificate from parents for minor/newborn applicants), copies of the front and last pages of the current passport, and all other required supporting documents.

Required Documents:

• Printed & signed online application (on first page under the photograph and the last page of application form. All signatures in the application form should be signed with either blue or black ballpoint pen only. Those who cannot affix their signature, e.g. infants and minors, should put their thumb impression instead of signature below the photograph (male applicants should use left thumb impression and female applicants should use right thumb impression). The signature of the applicant should exactly fit in the prescribed signature box provided on the first page.
• Two passport-size photographs –
  • (i)If the background is not uniform, the applicant needs to make it uniform, preferably white background.
  • (ii) The applicant should crop the photo to ensure that approximately 85% of the image is covered by the applicant’s face.
  • (iii) The pixel size should be 630x810 for better quality.
  • (iv) The maximum file size of the photograph must not exceed 250 KB.
  • (v) Applicants wearing a turban must ensure that their forehead and face are clearly visible in the photographs, and the turban does not cover them. Must follow official guidelines: front-facing, eyes open (babies relaxed), plain light background, correct head size, no shadows.
• Guidelines for ICAO Compliant Photographs for Passport Application – Guidelines for ICAO Compliant Photographs for Passport Application.pdf
• SOP for Applicant Portal GPSP2.0 - SOP for Applicant Portal GPSP2.0.pdf
• Original Indian passport, plus color photocopy of front & last page
• Swiss residence permit copy (Aufenthaltstitel) and Meldebescheinigung / Utility bill (address proof)
• The applicable payment must be made for both a fresh passport and birth registration.
• Proof of payment receipts (Please make your payment in favour of "VF SERVICES (UK) Limited" Weststrasse 2, 3005 Bern via E-Banking IBAN (CH31 0023 0230 5583 7301 X) or You may generate the QR code by accessing the following link https://qrbill.ubs.com/app/CAL/
• Annexure D-No objection Certificate by Parents for minor/newborn applicants. Consent letter/Statutory declaration from both parents
• Self-attested copies of parents’ passports and residence permit
• Any changes requested in the new passport must be supported by a signed covering letter and relevant documents.
• Please note that the Tatkal facility is currently unavailable. The standard processing time is approximately 5 to 7 weeks from the date of receipt of all required documents.

Use Track Status in passport portal for status.

https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/TrackApplication

Notes-

• Both applications for Passport Issue and Birth Registration must be provided.
• If there are any changes to the details in the parent’s existing passport, it is mandatory to submit supporting documentation along with a signed covering letter explaining the changes (e.g., address, name, or other relevant details)
• Incomplete applications will not be processed until all required documents are received, causing delays.
• Indian address is mandatory while filling the application form for Police Verification Purpose. Proof of that Indian address is mandatory. Address in the name of applicant's parents or spouse is also accepted.
• The name fields in the form must match passport given name(s) and surname accurate to passport Ensure the correct application category is selected (renewal vs. extra pages vs. new issue) to avoid delays.

This list is not exhaustive and does not guarantee approval. The High Commission of India or its Consulates reserve the right to request additional documents if required.

Photo Specifications

Guidelines for ICAO Compliant Photographs for Passport Application

SOP for Applicant Portal GPSP2.0

Notice reg. ICAO Photographs mandatory at applicants' level

Processing Time

The Embassy of India and VFS Global cannot, in any circumstances, be held responsible for any applications which are not completed in time for your intended date of departure.

Kindly note that obtaining a passport is not automatic; your application may be accepted, modified or refused by the Embassy of India in its full right.

Each application is processed and reviewed individually by the Embassy of India: as a result processing times may vary between applications that appear to be similar.

Minimum processing times

The company VFS Global has no influence over the processing times of a passport application: these depend essentially on the Embassy of India. We are therefore not in a position to guarantee maximum processing times. We are only able to communicate minimum processing times, provided for information purposes only.

The Tatkal Procedure:

Currently there is no Tatkal service available for any category of Indian Passport issuance in Switzerland.

The Embassy of India reserves the right to withhold any application submitted for an in-depth examination which may take longer processing times than indicated.

Additional documents may be requested by the Embassy of India and

applicants could also be invited for an interview which may influence longer processing times than indicated.

Download Forms

ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

The Government of India has now introduced the Online Registration Form for all overseas Indian nationals seeking passport services. The procedure would now enable the Indian nationals residing overseas to obtain printed passports.

As a private outsourcing partner of the Embassy of India, Switzerland, VFS Global has no influence over the content of the website or the form and are not in a position to modify its content or structure.

Online application form -

Link: Click Here

ADDITIONAL FORMS

Your application may require additional documents as per your situation or the age of the applicant. You may find all the additional forms on this page.

Overview

Issue Birth Certificates to Indian passport holders and Identity Certificate(IC) Holders based on passport and IC.

Visa Fees

Your payment allows you to deposit an application. The latter can be accepted, refused or modified by the Embassy of India in its full right. Once fees have been paid, they cannot be refunded, even in a case of an application refusal or cancellation.

Modes of payment

• Credit Card or Debit Card (American Express is not accepted)
• Cash
• Bank Transfer

Please make your payment in favour of "VF SERVICES (UK) Limited" Weststrasse 2, 3005 Bern via E-Banking IBAN (CH31 0023 0230 5583 7301 X) or You may generate the QR code by accessing the following link https://qrbill.ubs.com/app/CAL/

Fees Chart

The price of your application is made up of fixed service charges and variable consular charges. Please consult the fees chart below in order to calculate the total amount to pay.

Indicative Fees:

Documents Required

Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the service you wish to apply for and attach it with your application. It must be filled in and signed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

BIRTH CERTIFICATE BASED ON PASSPORT & IDENTITY CERTIFICATE

BIRTH CERTIFICATE BASED ON PASSPORT & IDENTITY CERTIFICATE

Required Documents:

• Duly filled in Miscellaneous Services Application form. https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/india/switzerland/consular-services/pdf/Miscellaneous-Services-Application-Form-July-2025.pdf
• Copy of valid Swiss resident permit and Meldebescheinigung / Utility bill (address proof)
• Proof of payment receipts ( Please make your payment in favour of "VF SERVICES (UK) Limited" Weststrasse 2, 3005 Bern via E-Banking IBAN (CH31 0023 0230 5583 7301 X) or You may generate the QR code by accessing the following link https://qrbill.ubs.com/app/CAL/ )
• Two recent Passport Size (35 mm x 45 mm) photographs.
• Purpose letter explaining why you need the DOB certificate.

Notes-

• Include two recent passport-size photos (35 mm × 45 mm) with a plain background.
• Ensure all documents are accurate and match your Indian passport before submission

This list is not exhaustive and does not guarantee approval. The High Commission of India or its Consulates reserve the right to request additional documents if required.

Photo Specifications

Guidelines for ICAO Compliant Photographs for Passport Application

SOP for Applicant Portal GPSP2.0

Notice reg. ICAO Photographs mandatory at applicants' level

Processing Time

The Embassy of India and VFS Global cannot, in any circumstances, be held responsible for any applications which are not completed in time for your intended date of departure.

Kindly note that obtaining a passport is not automatic; your application may be accepted, modified or refused by the Embassy of India in its full right.

Each application is processed and reviewed individually by the Embassy of India: as a result processing times may vary between applications that appear to be similar.

Minimum processing times

The company VFS Global has no influence over the processing times of a passport application: these depend essentially on the Embassy of India. We are therefore not in a position to guarantee maximum processing times. We are only able to communicate minimum processing times, provided for information purposes only.

The Tatkal Procedure:

Currently there is no Tatkal service available for any category of Indian Passport issuance in Switzerland.

The Embassy of India reserves the right to withhold any application submitted for an in-depth examination which may take longer processing times than indicated.

Additional documents may be requested by the Embassy of India and

applicants could also be invited for an interview which may influence longer processing times than indicated.

Download Forms

ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

The Government of India has now introduced the Online Registration Form for all overseas Indian nationals seeking passport services. The procedure would now enable the Indian nationals residing overseas to obtain printed passports.

As a private outsourcing partner of the Embassy of India, Switzerland, VFS Global has no influence over the content of the website or the form and are not in a position to modify its content or structure.

Online application form -

Link: Click Here

ADDITIONAL FORMS

Your application may require additional documents as per your situation or the age of the applicant. You may find all the additional forms on this page.

Overview

The Emergency Certificate (EC) is a travel document issued by the Indian Embassy/Consulate for Indian citizens abroad who do not have a valid passport and need to return to India urgently. It is valid for single-entry travel to India only.

Visa Fees

Your payment allows you to deposit an application. The latter can be accepted, refused or modified by the Embassy of India in its full right. Once fees have been paid, they cannot be refunded, even in a case of an application refusal or cancellation.

Modes of payment

• Credit Card or Debit Card (American Express is not accepted)
• Cash
• Bank Transfer

Please make your payment in favour of "VF SERVICES (UK) Limited" Weststrasse 2, 3005 Bern via E-Banking IBAN (CH31 0023 0230 5583 7301 X) or You may generate the QR code by accessing the following link https://qrbill.ubs.com/app/CAL/

Fees Chart

The price of your application is made up of fixed service charges and variable consular charges. Please consult the fees chart below in order to calculate the total amount to pay.

Indicative Fees:

Documents Required

Kindly print the check list which corresponds with the service you wish to apply for and attach it with your application. It must be filled in and signed. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

EMERGENCY CERTIFICATE CHECKLIST

EMERGENCY CERTIFICATE

The Online application form is available at https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/gpsp/

Please note that it is mandatory to upload your photograph, signature or thumbprint, Annexure D (No Objection Certificate from parents for minor/newborn applicants), copies of the front and last pages of the current passport, and all other required supporting documents.

Required Documents:

• Printed & signed online application (on first page under the photograph and the last page of application form. All signatures in the application form should be signed with either blue or black ballpoint pen only. Those who cannot affix their signature, e.g. infants and minors, should put their thumb impression instead of signature below the photograph (male applicants should use left thumb impression and female applicants should use right thumb impression). The signature of the applicant should exactly fit in the prescribed signature box provided on the first page.
• Two passport-size photographs – (i)If the background is not uniform, the applicant needs to make it uniform, preferably white background. (ii) The applicant should crop the photo to ensure that approximately 85% of the image is covered by the applicant’s face. (iii) The pixel size should be 630x810 for better quality. (iv) The maximum file size of the photograph must not exceed 250 KB. (v) Applicants wearing a turban must ensure that their forehead and face are clearly visible in the photographs, and the turban does not cover them. Must follow official guidelines: front-facing, eyes open (babies relaxed), plain light background, correct head size, no shadows.
  

  Guidelines for ICAO Compliant Photographs for Passport Application

  SOP for Applicant Portal GPSP2.0

• Police Report / Certificate (if original passport is lost or stolen):
  
  • Submit a police report from local authorities documenting the loss or other circumstances of the passport.
• Confirmed Flight Details – Return Flight to India
  
  • Copy of airline ticket/itinerary showing flight number, date, and time of departure.
• Proof of payment receipts (Please make your payment in favour of "VF SERVICES (UK) Limited" Weststrasse 2, 3005 Bern via E-Banking IBAN (CH31 0023 0230 5583 7301 X) or You may generate the QR code by accessing the following link https://qrbill.ubs.com/app/CAL/
  
  • Payment can also be made at VFS counters

Notes-

• A signed covering letter explaining the urgent request.
• Once the Emergency Certificate is issued, the applicant must return to India. Travel to any other country is not permitted on this certificate. For any clarifications, you may consult with VFS staff.
• Incomplete applications will not be processed until all required documents are received, causing delays.
• The name fields in the form must match passport given name(s) and surname accurate to passport Ensure the correct application category is selected (renewal vs. extra pages vs. new issue) to avoid delays.
• Submit a police report from local authorities documenting the loss or other circumstances of the passport.
• The Embassy decides the timeline and approval of the Emergency Certificate.

This list is not exhaustive and does not guarantee approval. The High Commission of India or its Consulates reserve the right to request additional documents if required

Photo Specifications

Guidelines for ICAO Compliant Photographs for Passport Application

SOP for Applicant Portal GPSP2.0

Notice reg. ICAO Photographs mandatory at applicants' level

Processing Time

The Embassy of India and VFS Global cannot, in any circumstances, be held responsible for any applications which are not completed in time for your intended date of departure.

Kindly note that obtaining a passport is not automatic; your application may be accepted, modified or refused by the Embassy of India in its full right.

Each application is processed and reviewed individually by the Embassy of India: as a result processing times may vary between applications that appear to be similar.

Minimum processing times

The company VFS Global has no influence over the processing times of a passport application: these depend essentially on the Embassy of India. We are therefore not in a position to guarantee maximum processing times. We are only able to communicate minimum processing times, provided for information purposes only.

The Tatkal Procedure:

Currently there is no Tatkal service available for any category of Indian Passport issuance in Switzerland.

The Embassy of India reserves the right to withhold any application submitted for an in-depth examination which may take longer processing times than indicated.

Additional documents may be requested by the Embassy of India and

applicants could also be invited for an interview which may influence longer processing times than indicated.

Download Forms

ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

The Government of India has now introduced the Online Registration Form for all overseas Indian nationals seeking passport services. The procedure would now enable the Indian nationals residing overseas to obtain printed passports.

As a private outsourcing partner of the Embassy of India, Switzerland, VFS Global has no influence over the content of the website or the form and are not in a position to modify its content or structure.

Online application form -

Link: Click Here

User Manual to fill up application

ADDITIONAL FORMS

Your application may require additional documents as per your situation or the age of the applicant. You may find all the additional forms on this page.