New Rules Require US Visa Applicants in India to Collect Passports in Person

New rules require US visa applicants in India to collect passports in person

The U.S. embassy in New Delhi has announced that it would no longer allow representative or third-party passport collection, effective from August 1, 2025. This change has been implemented in order to ensure the safety and security of applicants’ passports and documents. The new guidelines state that visa applicants should collect their passports and related documents in person. For applicants below the age of 18, a parent or a legal guardian wi…

US tightens passport collection policy - TravelBiz Monitor: India travel news, travel trends, tourism

The US Embassy in New Delhi has introduced a new policy tightening the door to passport access for visa applicants. From August 1, 2025, individuals must collect their passports in person—no third-party pickups allowed. This aims to improve the security of sensitive documents, ensuring they are handed only to the rightful owners. If the applicant is under 18, a parent or guardian must collect it with a signed consent letter from both parents. Sc…

New US visa application rules in India require applicants to collect passports in person

Third-party passport pickups for visa applicants are no longer allowed. Instead they can opt for the embassy's own delivery service at Rs1,200