Life Certificate

Life Certificate

Checklist for Indian Passport Holders

1.

Register and log in to eSEWA platform using a valid email address on: 
https://indianconsularservices.mea.gov.in/consularServices/

2.

In person: Original + Copy of: Passport + Proof of US Visa Status + Address Proof of USA
By Mail: Notarized Copy of: Passport + Proof of US Visa Status + Address Proof of USA

3.

Fees (For Pension purpose(s)): No fee, only $2 for ICWF (Cashier's Check/Money Order)
Additional Copies: $10 Each
Payee Name “Consulate General of India, San Francisco”
Note: Personal Checks/Cash/Credit Cards/Debit Cards are not accepted.

For purpose(s) other than pension: Please submit application through VFS.

4.

 

Applicants can upload their application along with Supporting Documents either in-person or by postal mail.

For mailing the scrutinized eSEWA applications, send the applications to the following address:
Miscellaneous Cell
Consulate General of India, San Francisco
71 Stevenson Street, Suite 2200;
San Francisco CA 94105

For postal mail applications please enclose a trackable pre-paid self-addressed return mailing envelope (USPS 'Express Mail' or UPS etc.,) (No Fedex) for dispatching the processed documents.

Checklist for USA PASSPORT + OCI Holders

1.

Register and log in to eSEWA platform using a valid email address on: 
https://indianconsularservices.mea.gov.in/consularServices/

2.

In person: Original + Copy of: Passport + Address Proof of USA + OCI (front & back page)
By Mail: Notarized Copy of: Passport + Address Proof of USA + OCI (front & back page)

3.

Fees (For Pension purpose(s)): No fee, only $2 for ICWF (Cashier's Check/Money Order)
Additional Copies: $10 Each
Payee Name “Consulate General of India, San Francisco”
Note: Personal Checks/Cash/Credit Cards/Debit Cards are not accepted.

For purpose(s) other than pension: Please submit application through VFS.

4.

 

Applicants can upload their application along with Supporting Documents either in-person or by postal mail.

For mailing the scrutinized eSEWA applications, send the applications to the following address:
Miscellaneous Cell
Consulate General of India, San Francisco
71 Stevenson Street, Suite 2200;
San Francisco CA 94105

For postal mail applications please enclose a trackable pre-paid self-addressed return mailing envelope (USPS 'Express Mail' or UPS etc.,) (No Fedex) for dispatching the processed documents.

Checklist for USA PASSPORT Holders

1.

Register and log in to eSEWA platform using a valid email address on: 
https://indianconsularservices.mea.gov.in/consularServices/

2.

In person: Original + Copy of: Passport + Address Proof of USA
By Mail: Notarized Copy of: Passport + Address Proof of USA

3.

Fees (For Pension purpose(s)): No fee, only $2 for ICWF (Cashier's Check/Money Order)
Additional Copies: $10 Each
Payee Name “Consulate General of India, San Francisco”
Note: Personal Checks/Cash/Credit Cards/Debit Cards are not accepted.

For purpose(s) other than pension: Please submit application through VFS.

4.

 

Applicants can upload their application along with Supporting Documents either in-person or by postal mail.

For mailing the scrutinized eSEWA applications, send the applications to the following address:
Miscellaneous Cell
Consulate General of India, San Francisco
71 Stevenson Street, Suite 2200;
San Francisco CA 94105

For postal mail applications please enclose a trackable pre-paid self-addressed return mailing envelope (USPS 'Express Mail' or UPS etc.,) (No Fedex) for dispatching the processed documents.