Passport Information

Passport Services

The India Visa and Consular Services Application Centres are the outsourced partner of the Embassy of India in Thailand. In this capacity, the India Visa and Consular Services Application Centre is responsible for receipt of applications for passport services, collection of fees, submission of applications at the Embassy / Consulate of India in Thailand, collecting the processed passports or documents from the Embassy / Consulate of India in Thailand, and returning them back to applicants.

The India Visa and Consular Services Application Centres are managed by VFS Global who is not involved in the process of assessment of visa applications. The assessment of visa applications is carried out by the Embassy / Consulate of India in Thailand and the decision to grant or refuse a visa to India is at their sole discretion. Staff members of VFS Global have no role or influence over the outcome of an application.

Please note for all passport Miscellaneous services like Endorsement of spouse name, deletion of spouse name, change of address, photo change, change of signature and change of Name, for all these services new passport will be issued.

The Government of India provides the following passport services for applicants through the India Visa and Consular Services Application Centre Thailand

Please refer to each service to check your eligibility and to apply.

  • Renewal of passport of adults
  • New Passport for Newborn Child with Birth Registration
  • Renewal of passport of minors
  • Duplicate Passport
  • Extension of Validity
  • Endorsement of Spouse Name
  • Deletion of Spouse Name
  • Change of name of child
  • Change of name of Adult
  • Change of Address
  • Miscellaneous Categories
  • Passport Genuineness Certificate
  • NEW BORN/MINOR PASSPORT RENEWAL ANNEXTURE-D FORM
  • Indian Passport Registration Form
  • Document Checklist for Indian Passport
  • All applications should be filled in with full details. Incomplete applications would be rejected.
  • All applications must be accompanied by photocopies of their current passports.
  • All photocopied documents must be self-attested by the applicants. In case of minors below, 18 years, their parents must attest the photocopies.
  • Applicants must check all entries in Passport application forms before submission. It is the responsibility of applicant to give correct details, spelling etc.
  • Embassy can call any applicant for interview, in case documents are not in order, details are missing, etc
  • All applications must be submitted with their Original Work Permit/Tangdeo (Alien Certificate)/Permanent Residence Permit with photocopy. In case of children, their parents Work Permit/Tangdeo (Alien Certificate)/Permanent Residence Permit with photocopy must be submitted.
  • Applicants are responsible for details mentioned in application.
  • Applicants are liable for legal action if they provide false information.
  • All photocopied documents must be self-attested by the applicants. In case of children below, 15 years, their parents must attest the photocopies.
  • Photos submitted for all types of passport services must be recent (less than 3 months).
  • Applicants must check all entries in Passport application forms before submission. It is the responsibility of applicant to give correct details, spelling etc.
  • Embassy can call any applicant for interview, in case documents are not in order, details are missing, etc.
  • Fees would not be refunded in case of refusal of services.

IMPORTANT

As part of worldwide implementation of the Passport Seva Project, the Global Passport Seva Program has been rolled out in Thailand. Members of the Indian Community in Thailand are advised to use the new portal https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in for availing the Passport Services with effect from 22 May 2019.

Steps to apply for Passport Services online at https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in :-

Step 1: Click on Thailand-Bangkok, Create USER ID by clicking on Register link

Step 2: Login using the USER ID and fill the application form online

Step 3: Submit the form online

Step 4: Take a print out of the application form

Step 5: Affix your recent coloured photograph (white background with size 2” X 2“) at the designated place

Step 6: Submit the print out of the application along with required documents and prescribed fee at VFS GLOBAL Pvt Ltd, The Trendy Office Building, 8th Floor, Sukhumvit Soi 13, Klongtoey-Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110

Miscellaneous Categories

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Download Form

  • Overview

    The below are Miscellaneous categories:

    • Additional documents for Applicants holding Thai Spouse Visa
    • Additional documents for Applicants holding Student Visa
    • Additional documents for applicants holding Retirement visa

    Please visit the Embassy’s website for more information

  • Visa Fees

    Service Description Consular Fee (THB) VFS Fee (THB) ICWF Fee (THB) Courier Delivery Fee (THB) Total Amount (if Courier Application) (THB) Total (if walk in at VAC) (THB)
    Minor 36 pages Ordinary Passport 1700 18.8 68 150 1,954.80 1,804.80
    Adult 36 pages Ordinary Passport 2600 18.8 68 150 2,854.80 2,686.80
    Adult 60 pages Ordinary Passport 3400 18.8 68 150 3,654.80 3,486.80
    Damaged/Lost 36 pages Passport 5100 18.8 68 150 5,354.80 5,186.80
    Damaged/Lost 60 pages Passport 6000 18.8 68 150 6,254.80 6,086.80
    Tatkal Minor 36 pages Ordinary Passport 6800 18.8 68 150 7,054.80 6,886.80
    Tatkal Adult 36 pages Ordinary Passport 7700 18.8 68 150 7,954.80 7,786.80
    Tatkal Adult 60 pages Ordinary Passport 8500 18.8 68 150 8,754.80 8,586.80
    Tatkal Damaged/Lost 36 pages Passport 10200 18.8 68 150 10,454.80 10,286.80
    Tatkal Damaged/Lost 60 pages Passport 11100 18.8 68 150 11,354.80 11,186.80
    Affidavit for Name/Surname Change 900 18.8 68 150 1,154.80 986.80
    Affidavit for Signature Change 900 18.8 68 150 1,154.80 986.80
    Birth Certificate for New Born Baby* 900 18.8 68 150 1,154.80 986.80
    Penalty 900 18.8 68 150 1,154.80 986.80

    Please note:

    • All fees are to be paid in cash
    • Additional VFS Service fee of THB is applicable

  • Documents Required

    Passport Application form accurately filled and signed by the applicant where needed.

    Affidavit Form to be filled by applicant in case change of name filled in twice.

    EAP II form to be duly completed

    Additional documents for Applicants holding Thai Spouse Visa:

    Photocopy of marriage certificate translated into English and to be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Thailand. (Only Original attestation to be submitted)

    Copy of Thai Spouse’s National ID card (must be translated and attested by MFA) or Thai passport copy.

    Photocopies

    • Personal particulars of the 1st page of the passport ( 3 sets).
    • Personal particulars of the last page of the passport (1 set).
    • Current Thai Visa page (1 set).
    • Observation page if any (1 set).

    Original

    • Original passport.
    • Work permit / Tangdeo (Alien certificate) / Residence permit with photocopies of personal particulars and renewal page.

    Covering letter in case of change of signature mentioning the old and new signature along with AFFIDAVIT CHANGE IN SIGNATURE FOR ADULTS filled twice

    Authority letter if applicant cannot come personally

    Self-attestation is must for all the photocopied documents

    Additional documents for Applicants holding Student Visa:

    • Letter from the Institute stating that they are student’s status.
    • Copy of the Student ID card.
    • School/Institute Letters/Certificates to be counter signed by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of Thailand.
    • Attendance of the class, month wise from the School/Institute.

    Passport Application form accurately filled and signed by the applicant where needed.

    Affidavit Form to be filled by applicant in case change of name filled in twice.

    Photocopies

    • Personal particulars of the 1st page of the passport ( 3 sets).
    • Personal particulars of the last page of the passport (1 set).
    • Current Thai Visa page (1 set).
    • Observation page if any (1 set).

    Original

    • Original passport.
    • Work permit / Tangdeo (Alien certificate) / Residence permit with photocopies of personal particulars and renewal page.

    Covering letter in case of change of signature mentioning the old and new signature along with AFFIDAVIT CHANGE IN SIGNATURE FOR ADULTS filled twice

    Authority letter if applicant cannot come personally

    Self-attestation is must for all the photocopied documents

    Additional documents for applicants holding Retirement visa

    • Covering letter stating with whom they are staying and the relationship they share.
    • Copy of the Work permit / Tangdeo (Alien certificate) / Residence permit and Indian Passport of the person on whom they are dependent.
    • Applicant bank statement original along with photocopies latest 3 month.

    Passport Application form accurately filled and signed by the applicant where needed.

    Affidavit Form to be filled by applicant in case change of name filled in twice.

    Photocopies

    • Personal particulars of the 1st page of the passport ( 3 sets).
    • Personal particulars of the last page of the passport (1 set).
    • Current Thai Visa page (1 set).
    • Observation page if any (1 set).

    Original

    • Original passport.
    • Work permit / Tangdeo (Alien certificate) / Residence permit with photocopies of personal particulars and renewal page.

    Covering letter in case of change of signature mentioning the old and new signature along with AFFIDAVIT CHANGE IN SIGNATURE FOR ADULTS filled twice

    Authority letter if applicant cannot come personally

    Self-attestation is must for all the photocopied documents

    Please visit the Embassy’s website for more information

  • Photo Specification

    Photo Specifications

    3 photographs ( 3.5cm X 3.5cm in blue background) pasted at the space provided

    Photographs should be in colour and strictly as per the specifications below.

    • The photograph must be in colour and shouldn’t be more than 3 months old from the time application is submitted.
    • It should have a blue background. (Avoid making the back ground too dark or too light)
    • It should have a close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph.
    • It should be in sharp focus and clean.
    • It should be of high quality with no ink marks and creases.
    • The photograph must show you looking directly at the camera.
    • It should be 3.5 cm X 3.5 cm.
    • It should show your skin tone naturally.
    • It should have appropriate brightness and contrast.
    • The photograph should be a recent one not more than 6 months old.
    • It is to be taken without headgear.
    • Photograph can be taken with headgear, after consideration on case to case basis if the applicant wears headgear on religious grounds. The main characteristics of the face must be apparent from the photograph. Chin, nose, eyes and eyebrows must not be covered, the forehead should be uncovered to the extent that the shape of the face is apparent.
    • It should be without hat/cap.
    • The photograph should not have any staple marks.
    • Scanned & colour photocopies would NOT be accepted.

  • Download Form

    pdf_icon EAP-II

Passport Genuineness Certificate

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Download Form

  • Overview

    Please visit the Embassy’s website for more information

  • Fees

    Service Description Consular Fee (THB) VFS Fee (THB) ICWF Fee (THB) Courier Delivery Fee (THB) Total Amount (if Courier Application) (THB) Total (if walk in at VAC) (THB)
    Minor 36 pages Ordinary Passport 1700 18.8 68 150 1,954.80 1,804.80
    Adult 36 pages Ordinary Passport 2600 18.8 68 150 2,854.80 2,686.80
    Adult 60 pages Ordinary Passport 3400 18.8 68 150 3,654.80 3,486.80
    Damaged/Lost 36 pages Passport 5100 18.8 68 150 5,354.80 5,186.80
    Damaged/Lost 60 pages Passport 6000 18.8 68 150 6,254.80 6,086.80
    Tatkal Minor 36 pages Ordinary Passport 6800 18.8 68 150 7,054.80 6,886.80
    Tatkal Adult 36 pages Ordinary Passport 7700 18.8 68 150 7,954.80 7,786.80
    Tatkal Adult 60 pages Ordinary Passport 8500 18.8 68 150 8,754.80 8,586.80
    Tatkal Damaged/Lost 36 pages Passport 10200 18.8 68 150 10,454.80 10,286.80
    Tatkal Damaged/Lost 60 pages Passport 11100 18.8 68 150 11,354.80 11,186.80
    Affidavit for Name/Surname Change 900 18.8 68 150 1,154.80 986.80
    Affidavit for Signature Change 900 18.8 68 150 1,154.80 986.80
    Birth Certificate for New Born Baby* 900 18.8 68 150 1,154.80 986.80
    Penalty 900 18.8 68 150 1,154.80 986.80

    Please note:

    • All fees are to be paid in cash
    • VFS Service fee and VAS fees are non-refundable.
    • Additional VFS Service fee of THB 19 is applicable

  • Documents Required

    Please Note: To avoid delays when lodging the application you should include the following:

    • Any documents Translated into English and attested from Ministry of foreign Affairs Thailand original should be submitted
    • Work permit/Tangdeo (alien certificate)/residence permit/all pages should be photocopies were details have been mentioned

    Note: These below two additional documents are to be filled by applicant for all kinds of services taken regards to Indian passport.

    1. Police Verification form
    2. Indian National Registration Form

    Additional Documents:

    Passport Application form accurately filled and signed by the applicant where needed.

    EAP II form to be duly completed

    Affidavit Form to be filled by applicant in case change of name filled in twice.

    Photocopies

    • Personal particulars of the 1st page of the passport ( 3 sets).
    • Personal particulars of the last page of the passport (1 set).
    • Current Thai Visa page (1 set).
    • Observation page if any (1 set).

    Original

    • Original passport.
    • Work permit / Tangdeo (Alien certificate) / Residence permit with photocopies of personal particulars and renewal page.

    Covering letter in case of change of signature mentioning the old and new signature along with AFFIDAVIT CHANGE IN SIGNATURE FOR ADULTS filled twice

    Authority letter if applicant cannot come personally

    All the documents MUST be translated in English.

    Self-attestation is must for all the photocopied documents

    Please visit the Embassy’s website for more information.

  • Photo Specification

    Photo Specifications

    Photo Specifications

    Photographs should be in colour and strictly as per the specifications below.

    • The photograph must be in colour and shouldn’t be more than 3 months old from the time application is submitted.
    • It should have a blue background. (Avoid making the back ground too dark or too light)
    • It should have a close up of your head and top of your shoulders so that your face takes up 70-80% of the photograph.
    • It should be in sharp focus and clean.
    • It should be of high quality with no ink marks and creases.
    • The photograph must show you looking directly at the camera.
    • It should be 3.5 cm X 3.5 cm.
    • It should show your skin tone naturally.
    • It should have appropriate brightness and contrast.
    • The photograph should be a recent one not more than 6 months old.
    • It is to be taken without headgear.
    • Photograph can be taken with headgear, after consideration on case to case basis if the applicant wears headgear on religious grounds. The main characteristics of the face must be apparent from the photograph. Chin, nose, eyes and eyebrows must not be covered, the forehead should be uncovered to the extent that the shape of the face is apparent.
    • It should be without hat/cap.
    • The photograph should not have any staple marks.
    • Scanned & colour photocopies would NOT be accepted.

    Please Note: A photo service is available in all of our centres.

  • Download Form

    Please visit the Embassy’s website for more information

Download Document Checklist for Indian Passport

Work Permit Holder/Tangdao holder

  • Application form online (https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in)
  • Registration form
  • In case Passport lost must report FIR and translate into English and attach a covering letter explaining how the situation occurred.
  • Incase Passport Damaged must write a covering stating how did the passport get damaged.
  • Photographs 2*2 inches white Background – 3 photos
  • Passport copy of applicant – Front page 3 copies, Current Thai Visa 3 copies, Last page 3 copies and any observation page 3 copies and self-attested
  • Work Permit / Tangdao Copy 1 set and self-attested
  • In case of Spouse name not yet endorsed must provide Marriage certificate copy (if married in India), if married in Thailand/elsewhere marriage certificate must be translated into English and attested by MFA Thailand/that particular country’s embassy in Thailand.
  • Along with marriage certificate must provide Spouse passport copy as well 1 set.
  • If Thai Spouse Changes Name and Surname must get the certificate translated into English and attested by MFA Thailand.
  • For Indians Nationals who registered their Marriage in Thailand with a Thai National must provide a copy for Freedom to Marry/Bachelor’s Certificate as well.
  • In case of any change in the address in India must provide proof of change in address.
  • Aadhar card, Pan card, Voter Id card copy (if any)
  • Incase if the applicant cannot come personally An Authorization letter must be attached along with the ID of the person coming to submit on behalf.
  • All ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS ARE TO BE BROUGHT FOR VERIFICATION WHILE SUBMISSION.

Non- O Dependent on WORK PERMIT / TANGDAO HOLDER

  • Application form online (https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in)
  • Registration form
  • In case Passport lost must report FIR and translate into English and attach a covering letter explaining how the situation occurred.
  • Incase Passport Damaged must write a covering stating how did the passport get damaged.
  • Photographs 2*2 inches white Background – 3 photos
  • Passport copy of applicant – Front page 3 copies, Current Thai Visa 3 copies, Last page 3 copies and any observation page 3 copies and self-attested
  • Passport copy of the Main Visa holder – Front Page, Current Thai Visa, Last page and any observation page 1 copy each and self-attested.
  • Work Permit / Tangdao Copy 1 set and self-attested
  • In case of Spouse name not yet endorsed must provide Marriage certificate copy (if married in India), if married in Thailand/elsewhere marriage certificate must be translated into English and attested by MFA Thailand/that particular country’s embassy in Thailand.
  • Along with marriage certificate must provide Spouse passport copy as well 1 set.
  • If Thai Spouse changes Name and Surname must get the certificate translated into English and attested by MFA Thailand.
  • For Indians Nationals who registered their Marriage in Thailand with a Thai National must provide a copy for Freedom to Marry/Bachelor’s Certificate as well.
  • In case of any change in the address in India must provide proof of change in address.
  • Aadhar card, Pan card, Voter Id card copy (if any)
  • Incase if the applicant cannot come personally An Authorization letter must be attached along with the ID of the person coming to submit on behalf.
  • All ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS ARE TO BE BROUGHT FOR VERIFICATION WHILE SUBMISSION.

Non-O Dependent on Thai Spouse/Thai Child

  • Application form online (https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in)
  • Registration form
  • In case Passport lost must report FIR and translate into English and attach a covering letter explaining how the situation occurred.
  • Incase Passport Damaged must write a covering stating how did the passport get damaged.
  • If Passport lost must report FIR and translate into English.
  • Photographs 2*2 inches white Background – 3 photos
  • Passport copy of applicant – Front page 3 copies, Current Thai Visa 3 copies, Last page 3 copies and any observation page 3 copies and self-attested
  • Work Permit 1 set and self-attested (If have)
  • If spouse has Thai passport a copy of Thai passport as well & OCI (if any).
  • For Indians Nationals who registered their Marriage in Thailand with a Thai National must provide a copy for Freedom to Marry/Bachelor’s Certificate as well. ( if spouse name is not been endorsed yet)
  • In case any name/surname change Thai spouse/child has been made must translate the name change certificate into English and Attest by MFA.
  • In case of any change in the address in India must provide proof of change in address.
  • Aadhar card, Voter Id card, Pan card copy (if any)
  • Incase if the applicant cannot come personally An Authorization letter must be attached along with the ID of the person coming to submit on behalf.
  • All ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS ARE TO BE BROUGHT FOR VERIFICATION WHILE SUBMISSION.

Non-O Retirement/ Dependent on retirement Visa holder

  • Application form online (https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in)
  • Registration form
  • Photographs 2*2 inches white Background – 3 photos
  • Passport copy of applicant – Front page 3 copies, Current Thai Visa 3 copies, Last page 3 copies and any observation page 3 copies and self-attested
  • For dependent on retirement visa holder must attach along documents of the retirement visa holder as well.
  • In case of Spouse name not yet endorsed must provide Marriage certificate copy (if married in India), if married in Thailand/elsewhere marriage certificate must be translated into English and attested by MFA Thailand/that particular country’s embassy in Thailand.
  • Along with marriage certificate must provide Spouse passport copy as well 1 set.
  • If Thai Spouse changes Name and Surname must get the certificate translated into English and attested by MFA Thailand.
  • For Indians Nationals who registered their Marriage in Thailand with a Thai National must provide a copy for Freedom to Marry/Bachelor’s Certificate as well.
  • In case Passport lost must report FIR and translate into English and attach a covering letter explaining how the situation occurred.
  • Incase Passport Damaged must write a covering stating how did the passport get damaged.
  • In case of any change in the address in India must provide proof of change in address.
  • Aadhar card, Voter ID, Pan card copy (If any)
  • Incase if the applicant cannot come personally An Authorization letter must be attached along with the ID of the person coming to submit on behalf.
  • All ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS ARE TO BE BROUGHT FOR VERIFICATION WHILE SUBMISSION

“NON-ED”/ “Non-ED dependent”, STUDENT VISA/ Dependent on Student Visa HOLDER

  • Application form online (https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in)
  • Registration form
  • Photographs 2*2 inches white Background – 3 photos
  • Passport copy of applicant – Front page 3 copies, Current Thai Visa 3 copies, Last page 3 copies and any observation page 3 copies and self-attested
  • For the one who holds a dependent visa on a student visa must attach along the document of the Student Visa holder as well.
  • Student ID card copy - 1 copy
  • Attach along parent’s passport copy and Work permit/Tangdao. Incase living with a guardian the parents must specify that in the letter as well and attach along a letter from the guardian and the guardian’s documents.
  • In case of any change in the address in India must provide proof of change in address.
  • Aadhar card, Voter Id, Pan card copy (if any)
  • In case Passport lost must report FIR and translate into English and attach a covering letter explaining how the situation occurred.
  • Incase Passport Damaged must write a covering stating how did the passport get damaged.
  • Incase if the applicant cannot come personally An Authorization letter must be attached along with the ID of the person coming to submit on behalf.
  • All ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS ARE TO BE BROUGHT FOR VERIFICATION WHILE SUBMISSION.

“NON – F” / “Dependent on Non – F” VISA HOLDER

  • Application form online (https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in)
  • Registration form
  • Photographs 2*2 inches white Background – 3 photos
  • Passport copy of applicant – Front page 3 copies, Current Thai Visa 3 copies, Last page 3 copies and any observation page 3 copies and self-attested
  • Employment Certificate from the organization (original to be given)
  • Employment ID Card copy / UN passport copy
  • For Non-F dependent Visa holder must attach along the NON-F Visa holder’s documents as well.
  • In case of any change in the address in India must provide proof of change in address.
  • Aadhar Card, Voter Id card, Pan card copy (if any)
  • In case Passport lost must report FIR and translate into English and attach a covering letter explaining how the situation occurred.
  • Incase Passport Damaged must write a covering stating how did the passport get damaged.
  • Incase if the applicant cannot come personally An Authorization letter must be attached along with the ID of the person coming to submit on behalf.
  • All ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS ARE TO BE BROUGHT FOR VERIFICATION WHILE SUBMISSION.

Download Document Checklist for NEW BORN BABY PASSPORT

  • Application form online (https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in)
  • Registration form
  • Annexure D filled twice
  • Photographs 2*2 inches white Background – 2 photos
  • Birth Certificate must be translated into English and Attested by Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • If one of the parent is not an Indian/Thai nationality, need N.O. C – No Objection Certificate from the respective embassy.
  • Father’s and Mother’s passport copy – Front page 3 copies, Current Thai visa 3 copies, Last page 3 copies and any observation page 3 copies.
  • Father’s Work Permit/ Tangdao 1 set
  • In parent’s passport must have spouse name endorsed in each other’s passports, if not need to apply for new passport to endorse spouse name before applying passport for the new born. A copy of Marriage Certificate is to be attached along with the application.
  • In case of change in address in parent’s passport please provide proof of change in address. Aadhar card
  • Incase if the applicant cannot come personally an Authorization letter must be attached along with the ID of the person coming to submit on behalf.
  • All ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS ARE TO BE BROUGHT FOR VERIFICATION WHILE SUBMISSION

Download Document Checklist for Minor passport renewal (under 18 years old)

  • Application form online (https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in)
  • Registration form
  • Annexure D
  • Photographs 2*2 inches white Background – 3 photos
  • Passport copy of applicant – Front page 3 copies, Current Thai Visa 3 copies, Last page 3 copies and any observation page 3 copies and self-attested
  • Parents passport copy Front, Thai Visa and last page 1 copy each and self-attested
  • Parents Work permit /Tangdao/(Employment letter from Organization for F visa holder) 1 set copy and self-attested
  • In case any change in signature must write a letter of change in signature specifying old and new signature with parent’s verification signature on the letter.
  • In case of any change in the address in India must provide proof of change in address.
  • Aadhar card copy (if any)
  • In case Passport lost must report FIR and translate into English and attach a covering letter explaining how the situation occurred.
  • Incase Passport Damaged must write a covering stating how did the passport get damaged.
  • Incase if the applicant cannot come personally An Authorization letter must be attached along with the ID of the person coming to submit on behalf.
  • All ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS ARE TO BE BROUGHT FOR VERIFICATION WHILE SUBMISSION.