Hi,
I will be becoming a Canadian Citizen soon. After receiving my Canadian Passport, I intend to travel to India using my Indian Passport.
I don't want to surrender my Indian Passport in Canada, as I have to travel to India immediately. As far as I know, Indian Passport is still valid for 3 months after becoming a Canadian Citizen. Once I reach India on my Indian Passport, I will surrender my (Indian) passport in India.
My question is: After I surrender my Indian Passport and receive the surrender certificate, can I apply for OCI while in India? If yes, will I still need the "Exit Permit" to return to Canada? I am planning to stay in India for an year.
Any information is really appreciated. Thanks in advance!