Hi July 2005 Moms,
I am Roshni from September 2006 board. I am due in first week of september, and planning to go to India in late october or early november. Please let me know what is the procedure of getting baby's passport and how long does it take to get the PIO and Passport?
I will appreciate if any of you could explain this.
Thanks,
Roshni Sheetal replied. Hi Roshni,

as soon as you deliver, the hospital will give you a form that you need to fill and send after 15 days to the local registration office in order to get a birth certificate. Meanwhile, you will also get the social security card. Then you need to apply for the passport which normally takes 6 to 8 weeks. After which, you need to apply for a PIO card or a tourist visa for India. The entire procedure will take a minimum of 3 months. And its advisable to travel after 4 months so that your baby can get the 4th month shots. You then have a gap of 2 months coz the next shot will be at 6 months.

Good luck,

REgards,
Sheetal Priya replied. I had one done for my son a 5 year passport you need a pic birth certificate and social security number of baby you go to the post office with a form filled they take it and they take it then through the mail it should take 2-3 weeks as baby doesnt need a security check.
Priya Priya replied. I had one done for my son a 5 year passport you need a pic birth certificate and social security number of baby you go to the post office with a form filled they take it and they take it then through the mail it should take 2-3 weeks as baby doesnt need a security check.
Priya