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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>From <strong>August 1, 2025<\/strong>, US visa applicants in India <strong>must collect their passports in person<\/strong>\u2014or <strong>pay \u20b91,200<\/strong> to have them delivered. The <strong>US Embassy in New Delhi<\/strong> has officially announced this update, ending the long-standing option of passport pickup by a third party.<\/p><p>This change aims to <strong>enhance the safety and security<\/strong> of applicants\u2019 passports and visa documents. The <strong>new US visa rules 2025<\/strong> will directly impact all Indian travellers who rely on representatives for document collection.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5616d04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-featured-image elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5616d04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-featured-image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/new-website.net\/abhinav-blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/usvisa.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-14256\" alt=\"Immigration Consultants in India\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new-website.net\/abhinav-blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/usvisa.png 1536w, https:\/\/new-website.net\/abhinav-blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/usvisa-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/new-website.net\/abhinav-blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/usvisa-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/new-website.net\/abhinav-blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/usvisa-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/new-website.net\/abhinav-blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/usvisa-115x78.png 115w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb2f68d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fb2f68d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>What Has Changed?<\/strong><\/h2>\nEarlier, you could send a <strong>friend, family member, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abhinav.com\/why-abhinav\"><strong style=\"color: #ee6943 !important;\">travel agent<\/strong><\/a><\/strong> to collect your passport from the collection centre with just:\n<ul>\n \t<li>An authorisation letter<\/li>\n \t<li>A photocopy of your ID<\/li>\n \t<li>The representative\u2019s valid ID<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nNow, <strong>this is no longer allowed<\/strong>. This update changes the process of <strong>US visa passport collection<\/strong> significantly for Indian applicants.\n<h3><strong>Who Can Collect?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n \t<li><strong>Only the applicant<\/strong> can collect their passport.<\/li>\n \t<li>For <strong>minors under 18<\/strong>, a <strong>parent or legal guardian<\/strong> can collect it.\n<ul>\n \t<li>But: An <strong>original consent letter<\/strong> signed by <strong>both parents<\/strong> is <strong>mandatory<\/strong>.<\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Scanned or emailed letters will not be accepted<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Don\u2019t Want to Visit? Choose Home Delivery<\/strong><\/h3>\nTo help applicants who can\u2019t collect passports in person, the embassy now offers <strong>home or office delivery<\/strong> for <strong>\u20b91,200 per applicant<\/strong>. These <strong>US visa delivery charges in India<\/strong> are applicable per individual and must be selected in advance.\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14261 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abhinav.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/us-visaaa.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new-website.net\/abhinav-blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/us-visaaa.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/new-website.net\/abhinav-blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/us-visaaa-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/new-website.net\/abhinav-blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/us-visaaa-1024x559.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/new-website.net\/abhinav-blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/us-visaaa-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/new-website.net\/abhinav-blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/us-visaaa-1536x838.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\n<h3><strong>How to Book Passport Delivery<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol>\n \t<li>Visit<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ustraveldocs.com\/in\/en\"> https:\/\/www.ustraveldocs.com\/in\/en<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li>Log in to your profile<\/li>\n \t<li>Click on <strong>\u201cDocument Delivery Information\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n \t<li>Select your name<\/li>\n \t<li>Choose your delivery method<\/li>\n \t<li>Submit and log out<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nIf you face technical issues, use the <strong>\u201cFeedback\/Requests\u201d<\/strong> option in your profile. Attach a <strong>screenshot of the error<\/strong> and <strong>mention your preferred delivery location<\/strong>.\n\nNote: <strong>Do not call the support centre<\/strong>. Check the <strong>\u201cMessages\u201d section<\/strong> in your profile or the official website for updates.\n<h3><strong>Why This Matters<\/strong><\/h3>\nUntil now, many applicants have never needed to visit the collection centre at all. The new rule makes the process stricter, but more secure. If you\u2019re planning your US travel, <strong>make sure to update your delivery preferences<\/strong> and avoid last-minute surprises.\n\nNeed help updating your delivery option? 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