Indian passport surrender
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I guess the only thing we can do is keep calling them repeatedly and hope they pick up. Try also calling as soon as they open. Even on the HC website, the numbers to contact are only BLS numbers.
tried it but it is Showing "Entered Application reference number can not be tracked. ".
| just checked. "Surrender certificate is under review at Indian Embassy/Consulate." |
Just curious about how many days does it take to proceed to next step from - "Surrender certificate is under review at Indian Embassy/Consulate."
I am trying to decide if I should apply for E-Visa to be on safer side.
Thank you.
I am trying to decide if I should apply for E-Visa to be on safer side.
Thank you.
Yes we can. We only need Canada passport to apply for E-Visa.
I am just trying to save money. Because if I get the Surrender Certificate we can apply for OCI. In that case, we won't need the E-Visa.
This is what I've heard too. Waiting for the passport to apply
Anyone recently visit the Vancouver BLS? I'm curious about walk in times because there are no appointments available.
A friend applied for e-visa and got it in half a day. Max to max you will get it in 2 business days.
So, hold off as much as you can. There is no harm in trying to get the OCI before your travel to save the e-visa cost. Btw, when is your travel?
No need to rush on e-visa then. Processing times are really good nowadays!
You can get it literally in no time.
All the best with your surrender and OCI process.
Indian Passport Surrender Application
Walk-in application - Toronto
Date - 6th Sep, 2023
BLS Tracker update - Processing at Consulate General (8th Sep, 2023)
BLS Tracker update - In transit from Consulate General to BLS (18th Sep, 2023)
Will keep everyone posted on my timeline.
p.s.: I couldn't check my status in the Passport Seva website as BLS edited my application and gave a new tracking number.