Indian passport surrender

[abbas.pasha]

Under my account it says: "You cannot take any action on this ARN as the same is under processing at the respective Indian Embassy/Consulate. In case of any queries, please refer the website of the corresponding Embassy/Consulate (or the Outsourced Service Provider, if passport services are outsourced). "

and under track status page: it says "Entered Application reference number can not be tracked. "

Do you see the File# in the column Next to ARN ? e.g. CATSCxxxx ?

 

[kjaspreet]

Do you see the File# in the column Next to ARN ? e.g. CATSCxxxx ?

Yes, I do see the file number.

 

[abbas.pasha]

Yes, I do see the file number.

This is strange, I would suggest you to contact then the BLS team to understand what's going on.

 

[kjaspreet]

This is strange, I would suggest you to contact then the BLS team to understand what's going on.

I tried their number but my call is being terminated due to high call volume. I have also raised a ticket but still waiting for response.

 

[abbas.pasha]

I tried their number but my call is being terminated due to high call volume. I have also raised a ticket but still waiting for response.

I'd suggest calling them first thing in the morning around 8am

 

[wincanton]

Thanks for your quick response.

Yes, bls-india is the only authority to issue SC and OCI in Canada.
But my question was can i apply for SC and OCI from India after traveling via e-visa.

You can apply for SC with Canadian Citizenship certificate only (I did that from BLS Canada - In person- overall process took 4 weeks)
and you can get OCI from India. You have to google and check some residency requirements and application goes to FRRO

 

[nrc1978]

You can apply for SC with Canadian Citizenship certificate only (I did that)
and you can get OCI from India. You have to have google and check some residency requirements and application goes to FRRO

You mean you received Surrender Certificate from India with Canadian Citizenship certificate and Canadian passport?

 

[abbas.pasha]

You mean you received Surrender Certificate from India with Canadian Citizenship certificate and Canadian passport?

What @wincanton meant is that to apply for Indian surrender certificate at BLS locations in Canada you do not necessarily need Canadian passport.

 

[wincanton]

You mean you received Surrender Certificate from India with Canadian Citizenship certificate and Canadian passport?

No - I got SC within Canada by in-person application with Canadian Citizenship Certificate (without Canadian Passport) at BLS Brampton.

 

[aphermix]

No - I got SC within Canada by in-person application with Canadian Citizenship Certificate (without Canadian Passport) at BLS Brampton.

Hi, I am also applying for SC without passport. What declaration did you give in paper for this purpose ? Can you give a sample ?

 

[abbas.pasha]

Hi, I am also applying for SC without passport. What declaration did you give in paper for this purpose ? Can you give a sample ?

check this post: https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/indian-passport-surrender.771938/post-10315282

 

[onkar112]

Sorry if this is already answered: Do we need to submit original Canadian passport for surrender application (mail in application)?

In pickup and drop off there is some EP service and photography service. What are these ? Are these required?

 

[melmathews]

Hello Members, I had a question regarding payment options for the walk-in Submissions at BLS Brampton for the SC. Is it possible to pay the amount (~$120) by Debit Card at BLS, or do we need to carry a Demand Draft of the amount? Thanks in advance

 

[abbas.pasha]

Hello Members, I had a question regarding payment options for the walk-in Submissions at BLS Brampton for the SC. Is it possible to pay the amount (~$120) by Debit Card at BLS, or do we need to carry a Demand Draft of the amount? Thanks in advance

Payment can be made to BLS either by Cash or Debit card
But be prepared BLS will charge you extra e.g. courier, photo, etc

 

[kjaspreet]

I'd suggest calling them first thing in the morning around 8am

Hey.. Just received my surrender certificate. I am not able to book BLS appointment for OCI so I am planning to send it by mail. If I book pickup & drop off then there is no need to include any extra fee. It will be $345 (for OCI) + $7.40 (BLS) right? Also, I am planning to travel to India around 6th April so any experience with OCI processing time?