Indian passport surrender

[Miss bee]

No you dont need old expired passport. I took it with me but they didnt check. Only last held passport.

Thank you so much. I really appreciate your kind reply

 

[aman_78671]

Does anyone know if we have to send copy of our old password which was expired few years ago ? I renewed after that and have valid passport?

No

 

[aman_78671]

BLS website status changed today -

Application Status

In Transit from Consulate General to BLS Centre

 

[abbas.pasha]

Status has changed just now on Passport Seva website: https://portal6.passportindia.gov.in/Online/welcomeLink?request_locale=en

Surrender certificate has been granted and is available for issuance.

Status has changed just now on Passport Seva website: https://portal6.passportindia.gov.in/Online/welcomeLink?request_locale=en
Surrender certificate has been printed

 

[abbas.pasha]

Does anyone know if we have to send copy of our old password which was expired few years ago ? I renewed after that and have valid passport?

Old passports are not required as they have been cancelled and were issued with a new passport(File# at the end bio page(of the new passport) includes that reference as well)

 

[SIMRAN0001]

Do we need to send original Canadian passport or copy only in mail?

 

[aman_78671]

Do we need to send original Canadian passport or copy only in mail?

Copy

 

[abbas.pasha]

Do we need to send original Canadian passport or copy only in mail?

Except for the original Indian passport, only copies of documents are required, but the copies need to be self attested

 

[canadalove85]

Status at passport seva website showing as

"Surrender Certificate under review at Indian Embassy/Consulate"

For last 1 week.

What would be the next status update and by when can I expect to receive the SC. I have opted for pickup from the BLS center not puralotor service.

 

[abbas.pasha]

Status at passport seva website showing as

"Surrender Certificate under review at Indian Embassy/Consulate"

For last 1 week.

What would be the next status update and by when can I expect to receive the SC. I have opted for pickup from the BLS center not puralotor service.

Next status should be: Surrender certificate has been granted and is available for issuance. (in about a week or day day from submission)
after that Surrender certificate has been printed (that should follow after 2-3 days)

 

[Wandering Mind]

Hi,

Is it mandatory to surrender the Indian passport immediately after receiving Canadian citizenship and passport, or is there a grace period?

Thanks!

 

[abbas.pasha]

Hi,

Is it mandatory to surrender the Indian passport immediately after receiving Canadian citizenship and passport, or is there a grace period?

Thanks!

This info maybe useful https://eoi.gov.in/eoisearch/MyPrint.php?0834?001/0005#:~:text=A grace period of three,travel on an Indian Passport.

 

[sumitbajaj07]

can somepone please confirm, if I need to submit photos with surrender passport application as well ?

 

[abbas.pasha]

can someone please confirm, if I need to submit photos with surrender passport application as well ?

Follow the checklist: https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/pdf/Checklist-and-Information-Booklet-for-Surrender-Certificate.pdf

 

[Miss bee]

Guys I would suggest you to never send postal application to BLS unless you don’t have other options. I had really bad experience. They take their sweet time to just open that small envelope. Pretending to be really busy lol .