Affidavit by Parents applying for Child’s passport
A Guide to Obtaining Your Affidavit for Child’s passport
An Affidavit by parents applying for child’s passport is required when either of the parent or both the parents are in foreign country and child is in India. It is issued by the Consulate/High Commission. With the issuance of affidavit, any of the family member in India can apply for the renewal for child’s passport.
Simplifying the Indian Affidavit by Parents applying for Child’s passport
Our comprehensive guide on Affidavit by Parents applying for Child’s passport is designed to provide you with all the necessary information and assistance to facilitate a smooth renewal process.
Required Documents for Affidavit
To apply for your Affidavit for India, the following documents will be needed:
- Fill online application form with appropriate details correctly.
-A correctly filled online application form.
-Current Passport copy of the applicant - two sets (attestation required)
-One Recent Photograph 2*2 inches
-Copy of child birth certificate..
Additional documents examples:
- Based on the type of your application and situation you may need to submit
additional documents.
- E.g. Original or Copy of Passport etc.
Disclaimer: Additional documents may be required to be filled and submitted based on your country of residence & specific conditions. Please check with Consular Mitra’s consultants for the requirements in your case or contact Indian Consulate office in your country.
IndianAffidavit by Parents applying for Child’s passport Consular Mitra Fee:
AUD $30
+ AUD $72 Government Fees *
(*Government Fee Includes service fee, courier fee, SMS fee etc. Indian Government’s consular application Fees are subject to change and depend on service levels & country of your residence, please check with Consular Mitra’s consultant for the latest fees).
You don’t have to visit Indian Consulate office physically to submit your application.You save lot of time and effort for a Consular Mitra’s minimal fee.
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STEP1
Provide required info online
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STEP2
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STEP3
Sign & send
We will guide you to sign the forms, fill fees details & send via courier to Indian Consulate for processing.
STEP4
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Common questions for Affidavit
The affidavit is required to authorize the guardian or relatives in India to apply for the child’s passport renewal on behalf of parents living abroad.
The parents, staying abroad, must provide the affidavit to authorize the child’s passport renewal.
Parents can get the affidavit at the Indian embassy or consulate in the country they reside in.
Generally, both parents need to sign the affidavit unless one parent has sole custody or legal authority.
Once attested by the Indian consulate, the affidavit can be sent via mail or courier to the
authorized guardian in India, who can then submit it with the passport renewal application.
Yes, if the child is in India and the parents are abroad, an affidavit is necessary to process the passport renewal application.
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