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Indian Passport Renewal from BLS Toronto

red2024

Newbie
Nov 4, 2024
7
1
Vancouver is still processing end of september/october start.

They have 40 days lead time, mine just changed to print initiated...Submitted to BLS on Sep 29th.
Thanks for the update. In that case, I will still have to wait another week or so.
 

Sum19

Full Member
Jul 18, 2018
20
3
Thank you so much. I appreciate it. I submitted my postal application on 08 October and I I haven't received any e-mail for police verification yet. Is it a mandatory step when renewal is done?
I am not sure , but I have heard many cases where PV was not initiated for passport renewals.
 

joyboy0056

Full Member
Dec 16, 2022
29
11
Application processed since September 16 at HCI Ottawa.. postal Ottawa application
and now its stuck at HCI even after they received the passport back after print on November 1.

Latest status at Portal 6 : "Your passport has been printed and being forwarded to Embassy/Consulate. The Embassy/Consulate will contact you once they receive the passport for dispatch."

any idea if anyone have why taking this long...
 

Npatel240

Member
Jun 27, 2024
11
0
I have applied on Oct 12, 2024 and as of Today status is "Passport application is under review at Indian Embassy/Consulate." How Do I Contact the Embassy on Sampark. I have to Travel Urgently.
 

Npatel240

Member
Jun 27, 2024
11
0
Hello Everyone, This is urgent, hoping I will get some response soon, even normal response/ suggestion would help me.

I wanted to go to India before renewing this passport but my Father suggested me to renew from here only, I did it from BLS Toronto office on 25th September.

Its been more then 20 days now but I don't see any status change after - "EMP_ACTION": "Sent To Go". Please check the complete status below from the service response.

I regret making this decision of renewing it here because my family needs me in India (for a personal situation) and I am not sure what to do now? My passport is expiring on April 24th.


Complete Status :

{
"EVENT_DESC": "",
"EMP_ACTION": "Sent To Go",
"STATUS_TRACKING_PK": ***,
"LAST_MODIFIED_DATE": "2024-10-10T00:00:00",
"STATUS_DESC": "Granting Initiated",
"STATUS_ID_FK": **,
"FILE_NO": "***"
},
{
"EVENT_DESC": null,
"EMP_ACTION": "Application Form Submitted",
"STATUS_TRACKING_PK": ***,
"LAST_MODIFIED_DATE": "2024-10-10T00:00:00",
"STATUS_DESC": "Submitted",
"STATUS_ID_FK": **,
"FILE_NO": "****"
}
],

From your experience could you please let me know how long will it take for it to be processed. Should I contact the local police one more time if Police Check is required. Do suggest, thank you guys.
 

Npatel240

Member
Jun 27, 2024
11
0
Hello Everyone, This is urgent, hoping I will get some response soon, even normal response/ suggestion would help me.

I wanted to go to India before renewing this passport but my Father suggested me to renew from here only, I did it from BLS Toronto office on 25th September.

Its been more then 20 days now but I don't see any status change after - "EMP_ACTION": "Sent To Go". Please check the complete status below from the service response.

I regret making this decision of renewing it here because my family needs me in India (for a personal situation) and I am not sure what to do now? My passport is expiring on April 24th.


Complete Status :

{
"EVENT_DESC": "",
"EMP_ACTION": "Sent To Go",
"STATUS_TRACKING_PK": ***,
"LAST_MODIFIED_DATE": "2024-10-10T00:00:00",
"STATUS_DESC": "Granting Initiated",
"STATUS_ID_FK": **,
"FILE_NO": "***"
},
{
"EVENT_DESC": null,
"EMP_ACTION": "Application Form Submitted",
"STATUS_TRACKING_PK": ***,
"LAST_MODIFIED_DATE": "2024-10-10T00:00:00",
"STATUS_DESC": "Submitted",
"STATUS_ID_FK": **,
"FILE_NO": "****"
}
],

From your experience could you please let me know how long will it take for it to be processed. Should I contact the local police one more time if Police Check is required. Do suggest, thank you guys.
Hi Hardik, Where did you get this Status from? I am checking on the Passport seva website and I am seeing only under processing at Embassy.
 

Sum19

Full Member
Jul 18, 2018
20
3
Some movement!!. You will soon see a tracking number along with a dispatched message after it's printed and that will be the final status on the passport website. Mostly Its DHL that they use to dispatch the passport. Once you see the tracking number, then track it via DHL website. No email will be sent from the Embassy or BLS.
DHL will deliver it to the embassy and then they will further send it to BLS and then to you.
@popoye , now the status is Dispatched via Courier. does it mean dispatched from consulate to BLS or from BLS to me ? Also , the track status link and the track application after you sign in to your account is not in sync .
 

Npatel240

Member
Jun 27, 2024
11
0
As of Today My Application update is as below, What will be the next status change and Timeline to receive the passport. Also I have not received Email regarding the Police Verification.

"EMP_ACTION": "PV Initiated",

"STATUS_TRACKING_PK": XXXXXXXXXXX,

"LAST_MODIFIED_DATE": "2024-11-07T00:00:00",

"STATUS_DESC": "PV Initiated",

"STATUS_ID_FK": 1128,

"FILE_NO": "CAT0XXXXXXXXXXXXX"


"EVENT_DESC": "Granting Status Set as 'Clear'",

"EMP_ACTION": "Clear",

"STATUS_TRACKING_PK": XXXXXXXXXXX,

"LAST_MODIFIED_DATE": "2024-11-07T00:00:00",

"STATUS_DESC": "Application Granted on pre police verification basis",

"STATUS_ID_FK": 1102,

"FILE_NO": " CAT0XXXXXXXXXXXXX "

"EVENT_DESC": "",

"EMP_ACTION": "Sent to Go",

"STATUS_TRACKING_PK": CAT0XXXXXXXXXXX,

"LAST_MODIFIED_DATE": "2024-10-30T00:00:00",

"STATUS_DESC": "Granting Initiated",

"STATUS_ID_FK": 5099,

"FILE_NO": "CAT0 CAT0XXXXXXXXXXXXX "
 

Carmona

Full Member
Nov 7, 2024
27
1
As of Today My Application update is as below, What will be the next status change and Timeline to receive the passport. Also I have not received Email regarding the Police Verification.

"EMP_ACTION": "PV Initiated",

"STATUS_TRACKING_PK": XXXXXXXXXXX,

"LAST_MODIFIED_DATE": "2024-11-07T00:00:00",

"STATUS_DESC": "PV Initiated",

"STATUS_ID_FK": 1128,

"FILE_NO": "CAT0XXXXXXXXXXXXX"


"EVENT_DESC": "Granting Status Set as 'Clear'",

"EMP_ACTION": "Clear",

"STATUS_TRACKING_PK": XXXXXXXXXXX,

"LAST_MODIFIED_DATE": "2024-11-07T00:00:00",

"STATUS_DESC": "Application Granted on pre police verification basis",

"STATUS_ID_FK": 1102,

"FILE_NO": " CAT0XXXXXXXXXXXXX "

"EVENT_DESC": "",

"EMP_ACTION": "Sent to Go",

"STATUS_TRACKING_PK": CAT0XXXXXXXXXXX,

"LAST_MODIFIED_DATE": "2024-10-30T00:00:00",

"STATUS_DESC": "Granting Initiated",

"STATUS_ID_FK": 5099,

"FILE_NO": "CAT0 CAT0XXXXXXXXXXXXX "
 

popoye

Star Member
Sep 7, 2014
67
10
Montreal
@popoye , now the status is Dispatched via Courier. does it mean dispatched from consulate to BLS or from BLS to me ? Also , the track status link and the track application after you sign in to your account is not in sync .
It means that the passport has been dispatched from New Delhi to Consulate. The consulate will receive it in 2-3 days. If you have the tracking number, track it via the carrier website(DHL). Once the Consulate receives it, they will dispatch it to BLS in a day or two. Same for BLS. Excluding Weekends.
Once BLS received it, they will send you a text message as well.
 

Sum19

Full Member
Jul 18, 2018
20
3
It means that the passport has been dispatched from New Delhi to Consulate. The consulate will receive it in 2-3 days. If you have the tracking number, track it via the carrier website(DHL). Once the Consulate receives it, they will dispatch it to BLS in a day or two. Same for BLS. Excluding Weekends.
Once BLS received it, they will send you a text message as well.
@popoye I got it yesterday. thank you for your help
 

axp8982

Member
Oct 30, 2024
15
0
I applied on October 9th through BLS walkin. Not sure what is going on, Status is stuck since October 15th. I have flight coming up on November 29 and really getting worried. Is there any way I can request the consulate to fast track it ? If not can I atleast request to handover the old passport ?

"EVENT_DESC": "",
"EMP_ACTION": "Sent To Go",
"STATUS_TRACKING_PK": 18XXXXXX,
"LAST_MODIFIED_DATE": "2024-10-15T00:00:00",
"STATUS_DESC": "Granting Initiated",
"STATUS_ID_FK": 5099,
"FILE_NO": "CAV0XXXXXXXXX"
},
{
"EVENT_DESC": null,
"EMP_ACTION": "Application Form Submitted",
"STATUS_TRACKING_PK": 1XXXXXX,
"LAST_MODIFIED_DATE": "2024-10-15T00:00:00",
"STATUS_DESC": "Submitted",
"STATUS_ID_FK": 1,
"FILE_NO": "CAV0XXXXXXXXXX"
 

proud_indian

Newbie
Oct 29, 2024
7
5
I applied on October 9th through BLS walkin. Not sure what is going on, Status is stuck since October 15th. I have flight coming up on November 29 and really getting worried. Is there any way I can request the consulate to fast track it ? If not can I atleast request to handover the old passport ?

"EVENT_DESC": "",
"EMP_ACTION": "Sent To Go",
"STATUS_TRACKING_PK": 18XXXXXX,
"LAST_MODIFIED_DATE": "2024-10-15T00:00:00",
"STATUS_DESC": "Granting Initiated",
"STATUS_ID_FK": 5099,
"FILE_NO": "CAV0XXXXXXXXX"
},
{
"EVENT_DESC": null,
"EMP_ACTION": "Application Form Submitted",
"STATUS_TRACKING_PK": 1XXXXXX,
"LAST_MODIFIED_DATE": "2024-10-15T00:00:00",
"STATUS_DESC": "Submitted",
"STATUS_ID_FK": 1,
"FILE_NO": "CAV0XXXXXXXXXX"
BLS Ottawa or Toronto? BLS Ottawa states minimum 8 weeks processing time, so the earliest your passport would be ready is December 4th.