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sumitbajaj07

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Actually that's what I am confused for - In checklist it says photograph for OCi. it never says for surrender. Does it means I can apply OCI with surrender applictaion together ?

g) Photograph One color photo as per below specification is required to be uploaded online with the OCI application. Photograph uploaded online must be the same as the physical photograph pasted on your OCI application form:
 

Miss bee

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Actually that's what I am confused for - In checklist it says photograph for OCi. it never says for surrender. Does it means I can apply OCI with surrender applictaion together ?

g) Photograph One color photo as per below specification is required to be uploaded online with the OCI application. Photograph uploaded online must be the same as the physical photograph pasted on your OCI application form:
For surrender certificate you just need to stick picture in the box provided. No other pictures needed.
 
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soniyakhan045

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Everytime I try to book an appointment at Toronto BLS, it says you cant book appointment for 24 hours. Anyone else facing this issue ?
 

wincanton

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Mar 1, 2018
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Category........
PNP
NOC Code......
2171
App. Filed.......
12-02-2018
Doc's Request.
21-02-2018
Nomination.....
07-02-2018
AOR Received.
12-02-2018
Sharing my experience for passport surrender at BLS Brampton
I went with family for passport surrender application today at BLS, 60 Gillingham Dr Unit 401A, Brampton, ON L6X 0Z9
  • Booked 3 separate appointments for family of 3 (about 2 weeks in advance)
  • Online signed application, copy of DL, copy of citizenship certificate, self declaration for non-availability of Canadian passport, 1 photo and Indian passport copy
  • All photo copies were self attested
  • Minor applicant signed herself
  • Paid $160.10 for each applicant with return courier
  • Appointment time at 11.50PM and there were 5 running counters. They were running late by 20 minutes
  • BLS staff were asking to retake pictures with some reasons
  • We were out from BLS in 35-40 minutes
  • As it is known, no more walk-in applications so book appointment as and when it is open for booking
 
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abbas.pasha

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Sharing my experience for passport surrender at BLS Brampton
I went with family for passport surrender application today at BLS, 60 Gillingham Dr Unit 401A, Brampton, ON L6X 0Z9
  • Booked 3 separate appointments for family of 3 (about 2 weeks in advance)
  • Online signed application, copy of DL, copy of citizenship certificate, self declaration for non-availability of Canadian passport, photo and Indian passport copy
  • All photo copies were self attested
  • Minor applicant signed herself
  • Paid $160.10 for each applicant with return courier
  • Appointment time at 11.50PM and there were 5 running counters. They were running late by 20 minutes
  • BLS staff were asking to retake pictures with some reasons
  • We were out from BLS in 35-40 minutes
  • As it is known, no more walk-in applications so book appointment as and when it is open for booking
Paid $160.10 for each applicant with return courier - Does this fee include fee for surrender application, return courier and photographs ?
We paid about $151 per applicant, which included surrender application, tracking services and photographs.
For the return courier BLS told us that it will take 25$ per applicant on top, which we said no for.
We did that at BLS Brampton
 
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sumitbajaj07

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Sharing my experience for passport surrender at BLS Brampton
I went with family for passport surrender application today at BLS, 60 Gillingham Dr Unit 401A, Brampton, ON L6X 0Z9
  • Booked 3 separate appointments for family of 3 (about 2 weeks in advance)
  • Online signed application, copy of DL, copy of citizenship certificate, self declaration for non-availability of Canadian passport, 1 photo and Indian passport copy
  • All photo copies were self attested
  • Minor applicant signed herself
  • Paid $160.10 for each applicant with return courier
  • Appointment time at 11.50PM and there were 5 running counters. They were running late by 20 minutes
  • BLS staff were asking to retake pictures with some reasons
  • We were out from BLS in 35-40 minutes
  • As it is known, no more walk-in applications so book appointment as and when it is open for booking
I don't see any appointments availbalein Brampton office for for whole December month reg surrender certificate. How and where you booked apapointment ? Can we do walkin ?
 

sumitbajaj07

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Anyone is able to book surrender ceritificate appointmnet in Dec month at BLS Brampton ? I checke din p[assport/OCi all categories but no appointment And Jan month is not opened yet. can't we do walkin's ?
 

sumitbajaj07

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Nov 23, 2010
538
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Job Offer........
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Sharing my experience for passport surrender at BLS Brampton
I went with family for passport surrender application today at BLS, 60 Gillingham Dr Unit 401A, Brampton, ON L6X 0Z9
  • Booked 3 separate appointments for family of 3 (about 2 weeks in advance)
  • Online signed application, copy of DL, copy of citizenship certificate, self declaration for non-availability of Canadian passport, 1 photo and Indian passport copy
  • All photo copies were self attested
  • Minor applicant signed herself
  • Paid $160.10 for each applicant with return courier
  • Appointment time at 11.50PM and there were 5 running counters. They were running late by 20 minutes
  • BLS staff were asking to retake pictures with some reasons
  • We were out from BLS in 35-40 minutes
  • As it is known, no more walk-in applications so book appointment as and when it is open for booking
I believe minor visit is optional and parents can submit on behalf of minors correct ?
 

wincanton

Star Member
Mar 1, 2018
147
94
Waterloo
Category........
PNP
NOC Code......
2171
App. Filed.......
12-02-2018
Doc's Request.
21-02-2018
Nomination.....
07-02-2018
AOR Received.
12-02-2018
Paid $160.10 for each applicant with return courier - Does this fee include fee for surrender application, return courier and photographs ?
We paid about $151 per applicant, which included surrender application, tracking services and photographs.
For the return courier BLS told us that it will take 25$ per applicant on top, which we said no for.
We did that at BLS Brampton
I paid $30 for courier in addition to below mentioned fees. Lady at counter insisted to get new photo but I had photo done from professional photographer in Walmart, so she went in to speak with someone and no new photo. Total per person was $160.10 including courier service only.
Surrender FeeConsular FeeBLS Service FeeTotal Fee
Indian citizens acquiring any foreign citizenship after 1 June, 201011937.4129.40
 

CANADA-1

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hi everyone
i have appointment 1448 lawrence st scarborough office on 14 dec for visa/surrender certificate my question is they accept c/card or cash?
 

soniyakhan045

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Jan 23, 2018
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Anyone is able to book surrender ceritificate appointmnet in Dec month at BLS Brampton ? I checke din p[assport/OCi all categories but no appointment And Jan month is not opened yet. can't we do walkin's ?
You can not do walk-ins as per the website. You have to either go with an appointment or courier the documents.
 
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