Embassy of India

Dushanbe, Tajikistan

Sl. No

Services

Required documents

Timelines

Fees (Including ICWF)

PASSPORT

1.

Renewal                       of Passport

Applicants shall apply for renewal of passports at least six (6) months prior to its expiry and in no case later than 1 year after the date of expiry of the passport.

Documents required:

a)  On-line Passport Application: embassy.passportindia.gov.in.

b)   3 latest studio glossy paper photographs; square size of not less than 2 x 2 inches (51 mm x 51 mm); high quality colour; light background; face covering 80% of the photo.

c)    Original Passport with self-attested photocopy of relevant pages (first and last page, Tajik visa page)

d)    Original I-card with photocopy (valid)

Additional Documents Required : (In addition to the documents mentioned above)

*Change in address in India :

a)  Proof of change of address in India, if applied for inclusion in fresh passport.

*If married and Name of Spouse is not yet included in previous passport, but the applicant applies for

Upto 15 working days [where Police verification (PV) not required]

For PV cases:

Upto 5 working days Application forwarded for PV

Within 5 working days of receipt of the PV report, passport will be dispatched through courier

TJS 843

(for   normal

36           pages without affidavit)

TJS 1116

(for    Jumbo

60           pages without affidavit)

TJS 569

(for normal

36 pages of MINOR

Without affidavit)

a)

b)

a)

All

such inclusion in the new Passport :

(a)  Original Marriage Certificate with photocopy authenticated by the Apostille by the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Tajikistan in the case of marriage solemnized in Tajikistan or by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), New Delhi in the case of marriage solemnized in India.

(b) Joint Affidavit (from husband and wife) to be sworn before the Consular officer

(c)  Joint Photo (during the marriage).

(d) Valid ID of spouse.

*In case more than one year has elapsed since the expiry of the Passport : An affidavit in the prescribed format stating the genuine reason.

*In case there is change in appearance : Affidavit for change of appearance

*In case there is change of name in the passport : For complete/substantial name change an applicant should furnish-

Original newspapers cuttings announcing the change of name published in the area of the applicant's present address and another at his permanent address.

All the affidavits can be downloaded from the link below:

https://eoidushanbe.gov.in/eoi.php?id=application.

TJS 1116

(for Jumbo

60 pages of MINOR 15-18 years

without affidavit)

NO JUMBO TATKAAL FOR MINORS

For       each affidavit, applicant has to           pay

additional TJS 132

2.

Lost / Damaged Passport cases

Documents required :

a)                      On-line           Passport              Application: https://portal6.passportindia.gov.in

b)   3 latest studio glossy paper photographs; square size of not less than 2 x 2 inches (51 mm x 51 mm); high quality colour; light background; face covering 80% of the photo.

1) Processing time required would be 15 working days from date of receipt                    of application and

TJS 1663

(for normal

36       pages with affidavit)

c)    Original Passport with photocopy of relevant pages (photo page, first and last page, Tajikistan visa page). (FOR DAMAGE PASSPORT); Photocopy of lost passport (Front and Back) and other relevant pages with Tajikistan visa endorsement. (FOR LOST PASSPORT)

d)  Original I-Card / Copy

e)  Copy of FIR. (For Lost Passport)

f)   Sworn Affidavit for LOSS/DAMAGE (from the applicant) available at the counter/website and sworn before the Consular Officer

g) Letter from the employer certifying applicant’s identity and Indian nationality.

(k) Any other document decided by Consul at the time of interview.

All the affidavits can be downloaded from the link below

https://eoidushanbe.gov.in/eoi.php?id=application.

confirmation from                   the

previous Passport Issuing Authority                     if

Embassy                     of India, Dushanbe is not the original Passport Issuing Authority

2) Processing time required would be 15 working days if the                  lost

passport     was

issued           at

Dushanbe (Personal interview                    by the Consul)

TJS 1937

(for          60

pages             with affidavit)

3.

Fresh Passport of newly born

For a child born in the Tajikistan to be registered as an Indian citizen, the application must be made within one (1) year of the child’s birth on the prescribed form. In case the child is above one (1) year, the registration will be done subject to approval of Head of Mission (HOM)/ Head of Post (HOP).

An affidavit needs to be submitted by the parents stating the reason why the child was not registered within one year of birth and that the child has not acquired citizenship of any foreign country. If one of the parents is a foreign national, parents will produce a letter from the Ministry of Foreign

Upto 15 working days

TJS      569

(for   normal

36       pages

with            Birth registration &            Birth certificate)

All

Affairs confirming that the child has not acquired citizenship of that country. Embassy (Consular Section) may be consulted for additional application requirements.

Please follow the link for registration of children eligible for Indian nationality http://indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in

Documents required :

a)                      On-line           Passport              Application: http://portal6.passportindia.gov.in - The passport application should contain the thumb impression of the child/ signature of one of the parents.

b)   2 latest studio glossy paper photographs; square size of not less than 2 x 2 inches (51 mm x 51 mm); high quality colour; light background; face covering 80% of the photo.

c)  Original Passports of the parents with photocopy of first and last page and valid Tajik visa page.

d)    Original I-Card with photocopy (valid) of both parents.

e)      Original Birth Certificate Apostilled by the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Tajikistan with photocopy.

All the affidavits can be downloaded from the link below:

https://eoidushanbe.gov.in/eoi.php?id=application.

4.

Emergency certificate

An Emergency Certificate (EC) is a one way travel document which authorize an Indian national to enter India and to whom a new passport cannot be issued immediately. This may be against the  lost/stolen/damaged/expired Indian passport.

Documents Required:

a)                                   EA(P)-4                  Form:

https://portal6.passportindia.gov.in/Onli ne/index.html

b)  4 passport size photographs

c)  Original passport with photocopy

Upto   3           working days.

TJS 187

All

d)  Police report for lost passport

e) Affidavit for lost passport

f)  Joint Affidavit from 2 witnesses for loss passport (if required by the Consular Officer)

g)  Air ticket

All the affidavits can be downloaded from the link below

https://portal6.passportindia.gov.in

MISCELLANEOUS CONSULAR SERVICES

5.

6.

Attestation of documents and Power                       of

Attorney

Police Clearance Certificate

Any person who requires an affidavit, Power of Attorney to be used in India, needs to bring the documents to be attested in original along with a photocopy and valid passport. Please note that POA need not to be notarised. It should be in a simple A4 size paper. In case of Power of Attorney, a photograph of the executant(s) is also required. They are required to sign the documents in the presence of the Consular Officer.

Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) is issued to Indian Passport holders in case they have applied for Residential Status, Employment or Long term visa or for immigration. PCC needs to be obtained through online mode by visiting the website .

https://portal6.passportindia.gov.in

 Please note that the PCC will only be issued after receipt of fresh police verification on the PCC application. This applies to all categories of applicants. Accordingly, all applicants for PCC are advised to apply for the same well in time.

Generally Same day

Subject to arrival of PCC from Ministry.

For          Power of Attorney, TJS 241 for each document.

For attestation, TJS 132 for each document.

TJS 296

7.

8.

9.

Birth Certificate, Marriage certificate

Life certificate

Death Certificate & Transfer of Mortal remains to India etc.

Documents required:

a)  Please click on http://portal6.passportindia.gov.in for online application for PCC

b) Three 2×2 (inches) size photos

c)  Original Passport with photocopy

d) Original I Card with photocopy

Documents required :

a)     Application form (available in the website www.eoidushanbe.gov.in)

b)  2 pieces 2x2 size photos

c)  Original Passport with photocopy

d)  Original ACR card with photocopy

e)     Original Birth Certificate/Marriage Certificate with photocopy.

f)     Applicants are requested to contact Embassy

An individual who needs a Life Certificate, for the purpose of drawing pension in India may apply for this service (or if an individual is required to produce Life Certificate before authorities in India for any other purpose). For this service, applicants have to apply in person only.

Documents required :

g)     Application Form (available in the website www.eoidushanbe.gov.in)

a)  2 pieces 2x2 size photos

b) Original Passport with photocopy

c)  Original ACR card with photocopy

h)     Death Registration Form (available in the website www.eoidushanbe.gov.in)

a)   Original Passport with photocopy (deceased and applicant)

b)  Original Death Certificate authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of the Tajikistan with photocopy

c)   Police report (in case of unnatural death) e)Embalmers Certificate with photocopy f)Cremation Certificate with photocopy

g)Consent from next of kin for local burial,

Upto   3           working days

Same day

Same day

GRATIS

10.

Legal Capacity

transportation of dead body/ashes

h)Air ticket booking Confirmation

Document Requirements:

a)  Original Indian passport with photocopy.

b)  Original valid ID of the Indian national and the Tajik national with photocopy

c)   Original Birth Certificate of the Tajik national, Apostille by the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Tajikistan. Original Joint / Separate affidavit of parents of the Tajik national giving consent

to the marriage with the Indian national irrespective of any age which should be authenticated by the MFA

d)  Original Joint/Separate affidavit of parents of the Indian national, giving consent to the marriage with the Tajik national irrespective of any age which should be authenticated by: Locally notarized from India (if staying in India) OR Attested by Indian Mission in the country (if staying outside India).

In case of the death of parents (Tajik or Indian National) the applicant should provide Death Certificate duly authenticated by the MFA for Tajik and by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for Indians.

e)  Copies of valid IDs of the parents (of both Indian national and Tajik national)

f)   Original affidavit of singleness / willingness of the Filipino national authenticated by MFA.

g)  CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage) from the PSA for Indian and Tajik national.

h) Joint affidavit from Indian and Tajik national on how they met each other and what are their plans after getting married.

i)  Original employment certificate from the company of the Indian national

j)   Certificate of Bachelorhood issued by the area Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM)/ Court authorities, from where the applicant belongs (domicile); counter-attested by the Home Department  of  the  State  concerned;  and  then

counter-attested  (with  Apostille)  by  the  CPV

Upto   3           working days.

Division of the MEA, Patiala House, New Delhi

In case the Indian national is already married in Tajikistan:

i. Certificate/affidavit from the Indian national or his parent(s) indicating that the Indian national is not already married to anyone in India and that the Tajik national is the only spouse since (date), with children (if any);

ii. The certificate/ affidavit is to be attested by area SDM / court authorities; iii. and the same certificate/ affidavit is also to be counter-attested by the Home Department of the State concerned; and then counter-attested by the CPV Division of the Ministry of External Affairs, Patiala House, New Delhi

OVERSEAS CITIZEN OF INDIA

11.

OCI                related services Information

The Constitution of India does not allow holding Indian citizenship and citizenship of a foreign country simultaneously. Based on the recommendation of the High Level committee on Indian Diaspora, the Government of India decided to grant Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI). OCI Scheme is operational from 02.12.2005.

Foreign national, - (i) who was a citizen of India at the time of, or at any time after 26 January, 1950; or

(ii) who was eligible to become a citizen of India on 26 January, 1950; or (iii) who belonged to a territory that became part of India after 15 August, 1947; or

(iv) who is a child or a grandchild or a great grandchild of such a citizen; or (v) who is a minor child of such persons mentioned above; or (vi) who is a minor child and whose both parents are citizens of India or one of the parents is a citizen of India - is eligible for registration as OCI cardholder.

Besides, spouse of foreign origin of a citizen of India or spouse of foreign origin of an Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder and whose marriage has been registered and subsisted for a continuous period of not less than two years immediately preceding the presentation of the application is also eligible for registration as OCI cardholder. However, no person, who or either of whose parents

or grandparents or great grandparents is or had been

Upto 60 days subject to receipt of card from Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).

TJS 3042,

(For            fresh OCI)

TJS      307

(For          re

issuance   in

case          of

change                of personal particulars)

a citizen of Pakistan, Bangladesh or such other country as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify, shall be eligible for registration as an Overseas Citizen of India Cardholder.

For more details on the Overseas Citizenship of India please visit at https://eoidushanbe.gov.in/eoi.php?id=oci/.

CITIZENSHIP RELATED SERVICES

12.

Renunciation                       of Indian Citizenship                             / Surrender Certificate.

Indian citizens desiring to renounce the citizenship of India may please note that if any person(either father/mother) ceases to be a citizen of India under sub – section (1) of Section 8 of the Citizenship Act, 1955, every minor child of that person shall cease to be a citizen of India under sub – section(2) of Section 8 of the Citizenship Act, 1955.However, such child may, within one year after attaining full age, make a declaration in the prescribed form and manner that he/she wishes to resume Indian Citizenship.

For more details on the Renunciation of Indian Citizenship please visit at https://eoidushanbe.gov.in/eoi.php?id=renunciation-of- indian-citizenship/.

Upto 60 days, subject to getting clearance from MHA.

VISA SERVICES

13.

Visa (For foreign Nationals only)

Foreign nationals can apply for various types of visas, including Tourist, Transit, Medical, Student, Employment, Entry, Business, Journalist, etc.

Requirements:-

1.  Online submission of Visa Application Forms is mandatory.       Please    visit https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/ for the online application.

2.   Please fill the Visa Application Form with care and take note of requirements of additional documentation for business or employment visas. Applications are to be submitted along with a recent coloured photograph (2 x 2 inches, white background). Visa applications should be submitted at the Embassy’s Consular Wing.

3.   Passport must have a minimum validity of six- months at the time of submission of application.

4.  The visa fee charged is non-refundable regardless

Upto   5           working days,   subject           to complete documentation and receipt of fee.

Please check the         link

below      for appropriate visa fee

https:// eoidushanbe.gov.in/eoi.php?Id=consular- fees/.