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    Indian passport surrender

    i wrote the letter as if they were writing but I signed it as their parent......the person in the counter....just took the ltetter as is and didnt really pay attention to it.....
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    Indian passport surrender

    Hey---BLS website says "Ready for Collection" but the Passport website says - "Certificate Printed".....is this normal....which one is correct
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    Indian passport surrender

    Based on other posts in the forum, my guess is that it takes around a week to 10 days. I am in a similar boat.
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    Indian passport surrender

    i think while sending the shipment out, you can package one and send it out. Processing time for applications can be different and hence while getting the shipment back it will be individual envelopes......in my experience.
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    Indian passport surrender

    It is the same---around 30 mins max
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    Indian passport surrender

    I see "surrnder certificate granted and is available for issuance" as the status update in the passport website. How long does it take post that to be updated in the BLS website and ready for collection at BLS. Also, is it normal for people in the family to have the application processed on...
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    Indian passport surrender

    Someone was telling me that Toronto office doesnt accept many walkins.....so please be prepared
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    Canadian Passport in person timeline

    Passport office.
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    Canadian Passport in person timeline

    yes. Plese go to a service canada passport office - walkin - prepare to wait in the line but should be done quick. My timeline not sure if it is the norm, but end to end was 6 calendar days - including a weekend in between and 1 day for mailing
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    Canadian Passport in person timeline

    A quick updte from my side ---- I had applied for the passport ---in person..... at the Brampton Service Canada Passport office on 10/26/ 22. Got the passport in hand today by Canada Post. No urgent requirement / travel proof / extra money paid. Looks like the processing speed is picking up and...
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    Indian passport surrender

    So it takes 4 to 5 weeks aprpox. A qq ...does it matter where your passport was issued (not sure if it does). If your PP was issued in Toronto - does it make the process any faster.
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    OCI process

    That might just be a ploy to collect extra money from us for the service.
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    OCI process

    not required. Iapplied without one and they acvepted.
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    OCI process

    We could have bumped into each other ....
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    Indian passport surrender

    My experience ------ Went for the surrender of indian passport for self and family today to the BLS center in Brampton. First comments----there are 2 offices ----- 1. 40 Gillingham Drive - where PPT services including renewa;al/ fresh ppt / surrender (only) / OCI / PCC are provided 2. 60...
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    Canadian Passport in person timeline

    You need to show travel proof only for emergency requests. For BAU, you dont need travel proof and they indicated in the counter that they are mailing the passports out in 2 weeks + 1 or 2 more to get it in hand. If you want to collect it in person, pay additional 20$ and collect it. You can...
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    Canadian Passport in person timeline

    Yes. The signature was done and the certificates were handed out right there after the oath.
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    Canadian Passport in person timeline

    Brampton.
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    Canadian Passport in person timeline

    Yes. They are doing walk ins and you dont need travel proof.
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    Canadian Passport in person timeline

    I had an in person oath....on October 5th....was specifically told by the presiding judge that the files need to be closed which could take one or 2 days and only post that you could go to the passport office for the passports.