Hi,Hi I need some advice- Im in the same boat and very anxious!!
I submitted passport for renewal to BLS Toronto under Normal at the end of September 2024.
As of October 3rd 2024, the status was changed to Passport application is under review at Indian Embassy/Consulate. As of Today, it is still under the same status.
I need to leave for India on December 4th 2024.
Is there any way I can expedite the review process? It is very essential I need to be in India, for my family.
my flight is scheduled on December 4th 2024.
Is there any way to make my passport application tatkal or make the review process faster, so I can receive the passport in a week or in two weeks time.
I need to receive my passport soon as I also have to apply for an Indian e visa for my daughter.
Any advice would help
The renewal takes about 40 days in total. So expect it around Nov 10.
Sadly, there is no provision to fast-track it once submitted. After submission, it continues with normal processing times of 6 weeks. I am not even sure if they allow tatkal services for renewal anymore. At least Ottawa jurisdiction does not allow tatkal passport applications at all. I would suggest you, keep tracking it via the inspect method to get the real-time Updates. BLS hardly provides any updates in this process. That way you will have an idea about the timeline..