Indian passport surrender

[appar]

Thank you. Yes, postponing the ceremony is an option, sort of last resort. It's something I have waited for long, and now that I have an opportunity in hand, I do not want to push it further. That's why I am exploring all other possibilities before it comes down to pushing the ceremony.

You can travel to India on the Indian passport but will then need to surrender it there and get an exit permit (I think that's what its called).

The US option is technically feasible but I am not sure how it will impact your OCI application. They will be able to see that you used your Indian passport to enter and exit India while holding a Canadian passport.

 

[PratikD]

You can travel to India on the Indian passport but will then need to surrender it there and get an exit permit (I think that's what its called).

The US option is technically feasible but I am not sure how it will impact your OCI application. They will be able to see that you used your Indian passport to enter and exit India while holding a Canadian passport.

Oh, I did not know about the exit permit from India. Yes, if I could surrender my passport in India and be able to travel to Canada - It would be ideal. I'll research about it right away. Thank you for that information.

 

[forw.jane]

Oh, I did not know about the exit permit from India. Yes, if I could surrender my passport in India and be able to travel to Canada - It would be ideal. I'll research about it right away. Thank you for that information.

https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/getting-back-to-canada-after-travelling-to-india-on-an-indian-passport.796707/page-2#post-10540333

Read the above post and messages after it. Should help you get an idea.

 

[Sammzk]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1705256259266531717

Well, I think its pretty clear now... ONLY Consular services for Indian citizens are available and unaffected..
All services for Canadian citizens - Visas, OCI, Passport surrender looks like suspended..
Alas..

 

[PratikD]

https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/getting-back-to-canada-after-travelling-to-india-on-an-indian-passport.796707/page-2#post-10540333

Read the above post and messages after it. Should help you get an idea.

Thank you. That thread was very helpful. I am figuring out the exit permit procedure now.

 

[krishere1982]

Just posting Indian passport surrender application timeline for reference :

Vancouver consulate
Application sent : Sep 7
Application delivered : Sep 8
BLS - processing at consulate general : Sep 12
Passport seva - certificate under review : Sep 13 - 15
Passport seva - certificate has been printed : Sep 18 - now
BLS - in transit from consulate : Sep 21
BLS - ready for dispatch : Sep 22
BLS - dispatched via courier : Sep 22
Estimated delivery : Sep 25

 

[Mjotsin]

Hi,
I submitted my application for Surrender certificate at surrey office but I realized I did not sign the photocopies and BLS employee did not ask me either to sign. Please advise if self attesting is mandatory ??

 

[Mjotsin]

Just posting Indian passport surrender application timeline for reference :

Vancouver consulate
Application sent : Sep 7
Application delivered : Sep 8
BLS - processing at consulate general : Sep 12
Passport seva - certificate under review : Sep 13 - 15
Passport seva - certificate has been printed : Sep 18 - now
BLS - in transit from consulate : Sep 21
BLS - ready for dispatch : Sep 22
BLS - dispatched via courier : Sep 22
Estimated delivery : Sep 25

Hi,
I submitted my application for Surrender certificate at surrey office but I realized I did not sign the photocopies and BLS employee did not ask me either to sign. Please advise if self attesting is mandatory ??

 

[krishere1982]

Hi,
I submitted my application for Surrender certificate at surrey office but I realized I did not sign the photocopies and BLS employee did not ask me either to sign. Please advise if self attesting is mandatory ??

Hi,

As far as I know, self attesting the photocopies is mandatory for Indian passport surrender application. It is odd that the BLS employee didn't check that. Maybe they have now relaxed that rule.

I would suggest to call their number and check about it.

 

[Mjotsin]

Hi,

As far as I know, self attesting the photocopies is mandatory for Indian passport surrender application. It is odd that the BLS employee didn't check that. Maybe they have now relaxed that rule.

I would suggest to call their number and check about it.

Sure I will call them and double check to avoid any delays. Thanks

 

[noblevrghs]

Hello Guys, Do we need to send original Canadian passport for surrender Indian citizenship application. I am planning to send it thru mail. Some place it’s self attested copy and some place it says original passport

 

[forw.jane]

Hello Guys, Do we need to send original Canadian passport for surrender Indian citizenship application. I am planning to send it thru mail. Some place it’s self attested copy and some place it says original passport

https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/oci-process.254662/page-982#post-10618101

 

[CABA]

Hello Guys, Do we need to send original Canadian passport for surrender Indian citizenship application. I am planning to send it thru mail. Some place it’s self attested copy and some place it says original passport

No - you don't need original Canadian passport. Only Indian passport original

 

[PratikD]

Hi, how's the process of surrendering Indian Passport in India to the Regional Passport Offices? How long does it take there? Thank you.

 

[appar]

Hitting 6 weeks now since I submitted my surrender application at BLS Montreal. Anyone else from Ottawa/Montreal waiting the same time?