Indian Passport Renewal from BLS Toronto

[harpa]

no. they donot see any stamps on the back but has to be a latest picture.

Thanks again

 

[hardikpatel65]

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.

 

[hardikpatel65]

@joyboy0056, @popoye, @harpa, @mj1012, @mjsg1001, @ssvsh95, @amitmegahit

Could you please provide suggestions Thank you so much in advance for helping me out here.

 

[Sum19]

Hi , I am also on the same boat . I applied Postal through Brampton and received PV initiation email Sept 21st evening . Since then my status has not changed and PV also did not happen. My inspect status is as below :

"EVENT_DESC": "",
"EMP_ACTION": "PV Initiated",
"STATUS_TRACKING_PK": ***,
"LAST_MODIFIED_DATE": "2024-09-20T00:00:00",
"STATUS_DESC": "PV Initiated",
"STATUS_ID_FK": 1128,
"FILE_NO": "***"
},
{
"EVENT_DESC": "Granting Status Set as 'Clear'",
"EMP_ACTION": "Clear",
"STATUS_TRACKING_PK": ***,
"LAST_MODIFIED_DATE": "2024-09-20T00:00:00",
"STATUS_DESC": "Application Granted on pre police verification basis",
"STATUS_ID_FK": 1102,
"FILE_NO": "CAT**"
},
{
"EVENT_DESC": "",
"EMP_ACTION": "Sent To Go",
"STATUS_TRACKING_PK": ***,
"LAST_MODIFIED_DATE": "2024-09-13T00:00:00",
"STATUS_DESC": "Granting Initiated",
"STATUS_ID_FK": 5099,
"FILE_NO": "CAT**"
},
{
"EVENT_DESC": null,
"EMP_ACTION": "Application Form Submitted",
"STATUS_TRACKING_PK": ***,
"LAST_MODIFIED_DATE": "2024-09-13T00:00:00",
"STATUS_DESC": "Submitted",
"STATUS_ID_FK": 1,
"FILE_NO": "CAT**"
}
],

"fileIsPCC": [
{
"fileIsPCC": "false",
"fileTypeFlag": "Main"
}
]
},
"statusMessage": "Passport application is under review at Indian Embassy\/Consulate.",
"test123": "",
"trackStatusServiceInterface": {},
"userAuthInterface": {}


Any insight is appreciated! Do i email the embassy ? Can anyone help me with a contact details where to email ?

Thanks!

 

[Sid.shaz]

HI. I applied for my kids passport on 8th October 2024. And the status changed to passport fees and application recieved the same day. Since then it's showing the same status. Is it normal?

 

[Sid.shaz]

i have applied for passport renwal and address change on May 10th from brampton BLS. On the tracker is showing " Passport application along with fee details have been received. The same is under processing at the Embassy/Consulate. " What should i do ?

Hi. After how many days did you recieve your passport? I'm in the same
Boat. No movement on the file.

 

[Sid.shaz]

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. Did your status change? I'm in the same boat.

 

[popoye]

Hi,
I will write general answers that could resolve some doubts. @Sum19 @hardikpatel65 @Sid.shaz
If possible, one should apply through BLS walking, the process is much faster and it will for sure save you 3-4 days with your application timeline.
For me, it took around 42 days to get the passport delivered at home(Pick up if you cannot wait for another 2 days to get it delivered at home.). After you see Granting Initiated status, then it is a matter of a couple of weeks as the passport will be printed in the next 4-5 days.
You will see status changing almost every other day.
After initiation, it is -Granting Status Set as 'Clear --> "Print Initiated'-->Printed-->Dispatch Initiated-->Passport sent by CPPF to Issuing Mission\/Post.
the status changes every 25-30 hours after printing is initiated.
Once it is dispatched to the High Commission, you will see the tracking number attached, it is mostly DHL, track it via aftership and you will receive it within a week.
and for travel purposes, your passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date of your trip. So, it is better to wait, who knows if they would not let you travel at all because of it. Better to be safe when it comes to the expiration of important documents.
If you are on Visitor status then it will be 2 years,
For people on valid Work Permit-5 years,

 

[Sid.shaz]

Hi,
I will write general answers that could resolve some doubts. @Sum19 @hardikpatel65 @Sid.shaz
If possible, one should apply through BLS walking, the process is much faster and it will for sure save you 3-4 days with your application timeline.
For me, it took around 42 days to get the passport delivered at home(Pick up if you cannot wait for another 2 days to get it delivered at home.). After you see Granting Initiated status, then it is a matter of a couple of weeks as the passport will be printed in the next 4-5 days.
You will see status changing almost every other day.
After initiation, it is -Granting Status Set as 'Clear --> "Print Initiated'-->Printed-->Dispatch Initiated-->Passport sent by CPPF to Issuing Mission\/Post.
the status changes every 25-30 hours after printing is initiated.
Once it is dispatched to the High Commission, you will see the tracking number attached, it is mostly DHL, track it via aftership and you will receive it within a week.
and for travel purposes, your passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date of your trip. So, it is better to wait, who knows if they would not let you travel at all because of it. Better to be safe when it comes to the expiration of important documents.
If you are on Visitor status then it will be 2 years,
For people on valid Work Permit-5 years,

Hey. Thanks for the reply. The passport status hasn't changes since 8th October and I am becoming anxious now due to the conflicts going on. It's still on fees and application recieved since 8th of October.

 

[popoye]

Hey. Thanks for the reply. The passport status hasn't changes since 8th October and I am becoming anxious now due to the conflicts going on. It's still on fees and application recieved since 8th of October.

That is normal. You have a month-long wait ahead of you. The conflict won't stop the renewals but you have to wait. PSK will process it as soon as they can.

 

[Sid.shaz]

That is normal. You have a month-long wait ahead of you. The conflict won't stop the renewals but you have to wait. PSK will process it as soon as they can.

Thanks for the answers. Really helped me.

 

[hardikpatel65]

Hi,
I will write general answers that could resolve some doubts. @Sum19 @hardikpatel65 @Sid.shaz
If possible, one should apply through BLS walking, the process is much faster and it will for sure save you 3-4 days with your application timeline.
For me, it took around 42 days to get the passport delivered at home(Pick up if you cannot wait for another 2 days to get it delivered at home.). After you see Granting Initiated status, then it is a matter of a couple of weeks as the passport will be printed in the next 4-5 days.
You will see status changing almost every other day.
After initiation, it is -Granting Status Set as 'Clear --> "Print Initiated'-->Printed-->Dispatch Initiated-->Passport sent by CPPF to Issuing Mission\/Post.
the status changes every 25-30 hours after printing is initiated.
Once it is dispatched to the High Commission, you will see the tracking number attached, it is mostly DHL, track it via aftership and you will receive it within a week.
and for travel purposes, your passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date of your trip. So, it is better to wait, who knows if they would not let you travel at all because of it. Better to be safe when it comes to the expiration of important documents.
If you are on Visitor status then it will be 2 years,
For people on valid Work Permit-5 years,

Thank you @popoye for the detailed reply, my problem is that my status is tuck at "EMP_ACTION": "Sent To Go", I applied on 25th September. I have booked my flight on 25th November for India because of urgent travel needded. Now I am concerned If I get my passport or not. THanks

 

[popoye]

Thank you @popoye for the detailed reply, my problem is that my status is tuck at "EMP_ACTION": "Sent To Go", I applied on 25th September. I have booked my flight on 25th November for India because of urgent travel needded. Now I am concerned If I get my passport or not. THanks

That is a close timeline. I would suggest you to contact the Embassy you fall in. Technically you should have it in next 10-15 days as per the status change timelines, but if does not then make sure you have a plan B on how to proceed and that will be contacting embassy. Even BLS wont know anything.

 

[Kunalthapar]

Thank you @popoye for the detailed reply, my problem is that my status is tuck at "EMP_ACTION": "Sent To Go", I applied on 25th September. I have booked my flight on 25th November for India because of urgent travel needded. Now I am concerned If I get my passport or not. THanks

I have applied on oct 4th and its the same status for me as well. the timeline of hoing to india is also same just like you. please do let me know what you did if anything changes in the status or if there's any other way. would help alot

 

[DZach]

That is normal. You have a month-long wait ahead of you. The conflict won't stop the renewals but you have to wait. PSK will process it as soon as they can.

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