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Indian passport surrender

Yen@5

Star Member
Aug 18, 2017
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Submitted surrender application today at Brampton BLS.

We booked appointment on portal so it was easy, no waiting.

09:00 AM: Appointment time
09:05 AM: Inside BLS office
09:40 AM: out of office

we opted photo service at BLS only to avoid conflict. However, they took both of the photos, we asked but they said, they need both photos for application where I saw, they only pasted one but took both photos.
Edit: We have also opted for "Pick up" even after their force to opt for courier, reasoning that documents are not properly delivered at our location. and they mentioned that none can collect your application on your behalf so it has to be YOU only.
Update:

23 May 2024: Submitted Surrender application through appointment at Brampton location
04 Jun 2024: Passport seva: Surrender has been printed

Now waiting for BLS status to get updated. We have opted for Pick up.
 

beckhsrules

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Jul 28, 2020
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In my Surrender application for spouse details it asks for the nationality of my spouse. We both became Canadian citizens and my wife has not yet submitted her surrender application. I can go ahead and mention as Canadian right? (Note: she is not applying for a passport right now and hence will have only the Citizenship certificate for now)
 
Jul 2, 2018
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For surrender certificate application, should I be writing my wife's name as per my Indian passport or hers? On my passport, its her maiden name and on her's, its her post marriage name (which is also going to be on Canadian Passport)
 

Avi@1234

Newbie
May 8, 2024
5
0
Hi everyone, I did the process of surrendering Indian passport at BLS Edmonton on May 13, I still didn't receive it.
The status at bls processing at consulate general.
But I can not track on passport seva website it say invalid tracking number.
Entered Application reference number can not be tracked.
I am travelling to India on June 29 please let me know what I have to do know.
 
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forw.jane

VIP Member
Apr 29, 2019
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Hi everyone, I did the process of surrendering Indian passport at BLS Edmonton on May 13, I still didn't receive it.
The status at bls processing at consulate general.
But I can not track on passport seva website it say invalid tracking number.
Entered Application reference number can not be tracked.
I am travelling to India on June 29 please let me know what I have to do know.
Login into the passport seva site and track from inside it. The outside tracker does not work.
Surrender and India travel is not dependent. You can travel to India on evisa which does not require surrender certificate.
You wont be able to get OCI before 29th June for sure as your SC is still in process.
 

Yen@5

Star Member
Aug 18, 2017
166
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In my Surrender application for spouse details it asks for the nationality of my spouse. We both became Canadian citizens and my wife has not yet submitted her surrender application. I can go ahead and mention as Canadian right? (Note: she is not applying for a passport right now and hence will have only the Citizenship certificate for now)
Yes, as long as she has taken oath and have canadian citizenship certificate.
 

Meg106

Star Member
May 18, 2018
123
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Hello,

Can I know approximate processing times at the Vancouver office to get a Surrender certificate?
Meanwhile, should I book the OCI appointment as looks like availability is after one month. So if I wait for the surrender certificate, then it'll take another month to get the appointment. Any suggestions? Thanks
 
May 31, 2024
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Fingers crossed! I did fill in that BLS form although it says you need to input a ticket number to view any response. However, I didn't receive any ticket number so I guess I will just have to wait it out and hope I get an update on BLS side like you did. Please do provide an update when you receive it it'll be good to know in how many days that can be expected to come through :)
Hey did you get your surrender certificate?
 

Avi@1234

Newbie
May 8, 2024
5
0
Hello,

Can I know approximate processing times at the Vancouver office to get a Surrender certificate?
Meanwhile, should I book the OCI appointment as looks like availability is after one month. So if I wait for the surrender certificate, then it'll take another month to get the appointment. Any suggestions? Thanks
It can take 1 month Vancouver office