For Extension of validity Application Form for Extension of Validity must be completed.  Form is also available at section "All Forms".

Other requirements are:  

• Original Passport;
• Two passport size photographs showing frontal view of full face including the one that is to be pasted on the form;
• Completed Nationality Status Verification Form;
• A copy of your passport;
• Copy of proof of residence in the United States is required.  Utility bill/bank statement/copy of lease agreement/driver's license are acceptable as proof of residence.
• Copy of pages indicating US visa or original Green card or Employment Authorization Card (EAC) to be shown at the counter and a copy of both sides of documents deposited (in case application is being mailed, a notarized copy of these documents can be sent);
• In case application for Green Card or EAC or visa is pending/being processed, a copy of documents in support of this fact must be deposited

There is no fee for the extension of a short validity passport. However, if applying by mail, return mail charges as applicable must be sent for return of passports.  

Please click here to check additional instructions if applying by mail.  

The fee has to be paid in cash (only at the counter), certified checks or money orders payable to the Consulate General of India, New York. Please note that personal checks will not be accepted. Cash, when applying by mail, is also not acceptable. Applicants may include $20 for Express Mail or $10 Priority mail (No Tracking No.) if delivery of documents is requested by mail. Kindly note that money once paid, is not refunded on refusal of service or delay in service. Currency notes of denomination higher than $50.00 will not be accepted. Please insist on a receipt for any money paid at the counter and present the same for collection of documents between 4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. 

Note: While the requirements mentioned above are complete in all respects, the Consulate has the right to require any original documents, at any stage and these documents should be presented for scrutiny and satisfaction of the Consular Officer.