When should you apostille a document?
When should you apostille a document?
Apostilles are used when public documents are being transferred between countries that are a party to the Hague Apostille Convention of 1961. This international treaty streamlined the cumbersome, traditional procedure for authenticating documents.
What countries are part of the Hague Apostille Convention?
Countries Party to the Hague Convention of 1961 (Apostille Process)*:
| Albania | Andorra | Antigua & Barbuda |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | Germany | Greece |
| Honduras | Hong Kong | Hungary |
| India | Ireland | Israel |
| Japan | Kazakhstan | Latvia |
Do we need to attest documents for passport?
According to a circular issued by the passport division of the MEA, applicants henceforth need to only attach self-attested photocopies of all original documents at the time of submission. However, all original documents are required to be produced at the time of verification or final processing.
Is Aadhaar card enough for passport?
Aadhaar letter/card or the e-Aadhaar (an electronically generated letter from the website of UIDAI), as the case may be, will be accepted as Proof of Address (POA) and Proof of Photo-Identity (POI) for availing passport related services.
What are the documents required for reissue of passport?
For minor applicants, present address proof document in the name of parent(s) can be submitted. It is advised to carry original and self-attested copies of parents passport to Passport Seva Kendra (PSK), in case parents possess passport.
How many address proofs are required for passport?
one address proof
Can I apply for passport without a permanent address?
1. As per the new scheme, an applicant will be able to choose the Regional Passport Office (RPO) and the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) or Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) for submitting the application. This is irrespective of the applicant’s permanent residential address.
Does address on passport matters for visa?
A: No, it is not necessary to change the passport address before applying for an U.S. visa at any of the U.S. consulates throughout India or at the embassy in New Delhi. For information on how to apply for a visa, please visit: www.ustraveldocs.com/in.
Which address is printed on passport?
So the present address is printed on the passport since we are providing our present address in the application form. The documents proving your present and permanent address are submitted while applying for a passport.
Is it mandatory to update address in passport?
It is a mandatory document that is used when you travel abroad. It contains information such as your full name, place, and address, date of birth, photograph, and signature. Now there might be a chance that you shift to a different place. Then it becomes necessary for you to change the address in your passport too.
Does your passport address have to match your current address?
Fair enough. Take a look inside the passport. It doesn’t actually have your address printed in it; there’s just a place to pencil it in. If you happen to move while having a passport application processing, call 1-to let the State Department know, so they’ll have the correct address on file.
How do I update my address on my passport?
If you have a passport application that is currently in process, you should contact the National Passport Information Center at 1-to notify them about the address change. You don’t need to contact us if your address has changed after you received your passport.
