Frequently Asked Questions related to Consular Matters 

Q: What is the procedure for applying passport for new born baby? 

A: First of all, parents of the new born baby need to fill birth registration form online, within six months of the baby’s birth at the following link: https://indiancitizenshiponline.nic.in/Home2.aspx?formcode=09 and upload the requisite documents such as birth certificate, passport copies of parents, marriage certificate of parents. Secondly, apply for registration of child’s birth on SEWA portal at the following link: https://indianconsularservices.mea.gov.in/consularServices/. Thereafter, both parents need to visit the Embassy along with the baby and copies of online filled form and the uploaded documents and two photograph. Simultaneously, parents need to fill online passport application for the baby. Detailed procedure and documentation of passport application may be seen at the following link: https://www.eoiprague.gov.in/page/passport/. In case of minor child, an additional affidavit needs to be signed by both parents at the Consular window of the Embassy. The affidavit may be downloaded from here.   

Q: What is the procedure for renunciation of Indian citizenship and surrender of Indian passport after acquiring citizenship of a foreign country? 

A: Within three months from the date of acquiring citizenship of a foreign country, the applicant should apply for renunciation of Indian citizenship and surrender of Indian passport. Detailed information and procedure on applying is available at the following link: Renunciation of Indian Citizenship | Embassy of India, Prague, Czech Republic

Q: What are the steps to be taken in case of loss of Indian passport? 

A: First of all, file an FIR at the nearest police station, mentioning name  & passport number.  If the person is regularly residing in Czech Republic having long-term visa and is in a position to stay for two to three weeks in this country, he/she may apply online for the new passport along with copy of police FIR, copy of lost passport and copy of visa/resident permit. Detailed procedure and documentation for passport application may be seen at the following link: https://www.eoiprague.gov.in/page/passport/  . An additional affidavit needs to be signed by the applicant at the Consular window of the Embassy. If the person is not residing in Czech Republic but is resident of any other Schengen country, he/she may return to the country of his/her residence and apply for Indian passport at the Indian Embassy/Consulate in that country. If the person doesn’t resides in any Schengen country, an Emergency Travel Document (EC) will be issued to travel back to India. For Emergency Travel Document (EC), the applicant is required to apply under re-issue of passport section at the following link:  How to apply? | Embassy of India, Prague, Czech Republic  . Thereafter, the applicant is required to visit the Embassy along with Copy of police FIR,  Copy of passport, Copy of visa, Copy of Air Ticket to India, three Photographs and requisite fee Passport Fee | Embassy of India, Prague, Czech Republic . The Emergency Certificate will be issued within 24 hrs and will be valid up to maximum one month. 

Q: How do I contact the Embassy in case of emergency after office hours? 

A: The Embassy may be contacted after office hours only in Emergency Situation  such as loss of Indian passport, accident/death of Indian national, at (00-420) 257 107 024 (Landline), (00-420) 702 125 338 (Mobile).  The emergency number is not for general inquiry (status of applications for passport/visa/OCI cards or seeking appointment with Embassy officials). 

Q: What is the procedure for attestation of Indian documents? 

A: For attestation of foreign documents, the applicant is required to apply through on SEWA portal. Thereafter, visit the Embassy for further processing. Detailed information on how to apply, documents required is available at the following link: Attestation/ SEWA (Miscellaneous Consular Services) | Embassy of India, Prague, Czech Republic 

Q: What is the procedure for attestation of foreign documents? 

A: For attestation of foreign documents, the applicant is required to apply through on SEWA portal. Thereafter, visit the Embassy for further processing. Detailed information on how to apply, documents required is available at the following link: Attestation/ SEWA (Miscellaneous Consular Services) | Embassy of India, Prague, Czech Republic . Additionally,  all the foreign documents including copies of foreign passports must be attested/apostilled by Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs before attestation of the Embassy.