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Indian Passport Renewal from BLS Toronto

joyboy0056

Full Member
Dec 16, 2022
28
11
Hey guys, I had applied for passport renewal on Aug 26, 2024 at BLS Montreal and as of 1 oct, it is -Your passport has been printed and being forwarded to Embassy/Consulate. The Embassy/Consulate will contact you once they receive the passport for dispatch.
but on BLS website it still shows-Processing at High Commission since 30 days.
Any idea how many more days will they take to dispatch it?
Hey

i also applied from montreal. i have question,, does the status change from
  1. "Passport application along with fee details have been received. The same is under processing at the Embassy/Consulate. to another status? how long after did your status changed.
My status is same as above since September 16.

thanks
 

popoye

Star Member
Sep 7, 2014
65
8
Montreal
Hey

i also applied from montreal. i have question,, does the status change from
  1. "Passport application along with fee details have been received. The same is under processing at the Embassy/Consulate. to another status? how long after did your status changed.
My status is same as above since September 16.

thanks
Hi,
Once they check the details and find it is good to go then they update after 4-5 days to processing at high commission until the last stage of the application where the passport comes from India.
I would suggest tracking it via the inspect method. It gives latest update from start to end of the process.

My status changed after 7-8 days from what you mentioned above to processing at High Commission and it is still the same on BLS website while from the inspect method form portal 6 link , the update was latest showing that my passport is received at high commission.
 

joyboy0056

Full Member
Dec 16, 2022
28
11
Hi,
Once they check the details and find it is good to go then they update after 4-5 days to processing at high commission until the last stage of the application where the passport comes from India.
I would suggest tracking it via the inspect method. It gives latest update from start to end of the process.

My status changed after 7-8 days from what you mentioned above to processing at High Commission and it is still the same on BLS website while from the inspect method form portal 6 link , the update was latest showing that my passport is received at high commission.
Thank you for responding.

this status i wrote is shown on the portal6 website and i am also checking inspect mode , that shows the same status, no update since Sept 16..
 

popoye

Star Member
Sep 7, 2014
65
8
Montreal
Thank you for responding.

this status i wrote is shown on the portal6 website and i am also checking inspect mode , that shows the same status, no update since Sept 16..
It is normal to have this status shown, I think now you will get an update about the print initiation straight.
 

harpa

Star Member
May 8, 2024
52
4
Hi, can someone please tell what should I select for the below question:

Have you ever applied for or been granted citizenship by any other region/country?*
Yes
No

I applied for Canadian Citizenship, my application is in process and my Indian Passport is due for Renewal.

Reason why I am asking is, I have not been granted Canada citizenship yet.
 

harpa

Star Member
May 8, 2024
52
4
Hi All,
Do I need to submit any additional documentation for Indian passport renewal if my Canadian Citizenship application is in process ?

There's a question in the passport application form :
Have you ever applied for or been granted citizenship by any other country?

Thanks
Hi tmahajan, could you please tell what should I answer for question "Have you ever applied for or been granted citizenship by any other country?" if Citizenship application is in process and do I need to submit AOR copy if I select Yes
 

popoye

Star Member
Sep 7, 2014
65
8
Montreal
Hi
I got my passport renewed.

Timeline -->
Applied-Aug 26
Reached BLS Ottawa- 5 Sept.
Review for correction and correct info - Sept 8
Sent to Ottawa Embassy- Sept 11
Passport Print initiated, QC passed- September 29(INDIA)
Reached Ottawa Embassy-October 2
Reached BLS Montreal- October 4
Delivered by Purolator- October 7
Time took -40 days/5 Weeks.
 

harpa

Star Member
May 8, 2024
52
4
Hi, can someone please tell what should I select for the below question:

Have you ever applied for or been granted citizenship by any other region/country?*
Yes
No

I applied for Canadian Citizenship, my application is in process and my Indian Passport is due for Renewal.

Reason why I am asking is, I have not been granted Canada citizenship yet.
 

harpa

Star Member
May 8, 2024
52
4
Can someone please tell is "Personal Particular Form" mandatory for Passport reissue at BLS.

Can someone please share photo specifications as the checklist form is not having it. I understand that we need to take 2 photos, one should be pasted on application form and what about the other?
 
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popoye

Star Member
Sep 7, 2014
65
8
Montreal
No , it is not mandatory, neither do they ask for it.
Photo specs are- 51 by 51 mm or you can say 2 by 2 inch.
1 you paste on the form and keep the other one with you.
 

harpa

Star Member
May 8, 2024
52
4
No , it is not mandatory, neither do they ask for it.
Photo specs are- 51 by 51 mm or you can say 2 by 2 inch.
1 you paste on the form and keep the other one with you.
Hi, do we need a store stamp with date on backside of the Photograph?