I got my wife's SC today via post.
Shipped to BLS via Purolator on Sep 6.
BLS site said 'processing at consulate' on Sep 16.
This ends the Indian passport surrender journey for all 3 family members. lol.
Next up - OCI for wife and kid.
Indian passport surrender
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Shipped to BLS via Purolator on Sep 6.
BLS site said 'processing at consulate' on Sep 16.
This ends the Indian passport surrender journey for all 3 family members. lol.
Next up - OCI for wife and kid.
Hi,
Did you get your SC? Please share time line after the status " in transit from Consulate to BLS"
Congratulation @somak2001 . By any chance do you remember, when you were able to first track the status on Embassy site? (after BLS status processing at consulate).
Consulate General of India, Toronto, Canada : FAQs (cgitoronto.gov.in)
If you look at this, there is no mention of address proof that's required.
However if you look at this,
Surrender-Certificate–How_to_Apply.pdf (blsindia-canada.com)
It says address proof is required.
I am planning to do a postal application as I was not able to get an appointment.
I have 3 questions:
1) If the address proof is required, do I need to send my original driver's license along with a self attested copy?
2) The photo instructions mention OCI in several locations even though this is a surrender certificate application. There's also a line where it says a photo needs to be uploaded. I have a temp application saved and it didn't give me an option to upload the photo anywhere. Am I missing a step?
3) Is a copy of the checklist needed? Its mentioned in the Ottawa checklist but not the Toronto one. I only ask this because if you google "BLS Toronto" it defaults to the Ottawa page. But the search result still has Toronto in the title for the top result. Its an absolute mess.
If you look at this, there is no mention of address proof that's required.
However if you look at this,
Surrender-Certificate–How_to_Apply.pdf (blsindia-canada.com)
It says address proof is required.
I am planning to do a postal application as I was not able to get an appointment.
I have 3 questions:
1) If the address proof is required, do I need to send my original driver's license along with a self attested copy?
2) The photo instructions mention OCI in several locations even though this is a surrender certificate application. There's also a line where it says a photo needs to be uploaded. I have a temp application saved and it didn't give me an option to upload the photo anywhere. Am I missing a step?
3) Is a copy of the checklist needed? Its mentioned in the Ottawa checklist but not the Toronto one. I only ask this because if you google "BLS Toronto" it defaults to the Ottawa page. But the search result still has Toronto in the title for the top result. Its an absolute mess.
1) Don't send original, only self attested copy
2) Upload is for OCI not for surrender.
3) It was needed before but not sure about the latest rules. Someone shared in the forum that the checklist is not available for Toronto location.
Thank you for the response. The second link I have shared is the checklist for the Toronto location.
Surrender Of India Citizenship (blsindia-canada.com)
This is where I got that pdf from.
If you google BLS, it'll take you to the main BLS page. After that you have to pick Toronto (Option 1) from the 3 options.
Once there, you can select "Surrender of Indian Citizenship" from the Passport services dropdown.
Surrender Of India Citizenship (blsindia-canada.com)
This is where I got that pdf from.
If you google BLS, it'll take you to the main BLS page. After that you have to pick Toronto (Option 1) from the 3 options.
Once there, you can select "Surrender of Indian Citizenship" from the Passport services dropdown.
Yes that's not the checklist. Choose Ottawa and download the checklist you will understand the difference.
Hi! I am filling out the form for surrender certificate and it is not letting me type full birth place (as per passport). How do I go about this as I don’t want BLS to send me back for this?
Do I just fill up to whatever letters I can or can I handwrite anything?
Do I just fill up to whatever letters I can or can I handwrite anything?
You should NOT hand write anything. As per passport, if your place of birth is "PLACE, STATE" just enter PLACE in the application. I did the same and my application was accepted.
Hi Experts,
Once BLS shows "Dispatched vis Courier" after processing, how to track ? I do not have tracking number,
Regards,
BB
Once BLS shows "Dispatched vis Courier" after processing, how to track ? I do not have tracking number,
Regards,
BB
Normally below that status they put tracking number in notes to track on Purolator site
Hello,
Is Surrender Certificate pickup not available currently at Toronto BLS Center?
I submitted my application on 12th Oct, the employee told me that pickup is not available and sold me their overpriced Courier drop off!
Is Surrender Certificate pickup not available currently at Toronto BLS Center?
I submitted my application on 12th Oct, the employee told me that pickup is not available and sold me their overpriced Courier drop off!
They never allow pickup. You need to fight hard to get one.
Thanks. Unfortunately, there is no tracking no in notes. It says "Dispatched via Courier". only.
Any other way ?
Regards,
BB
You can call BLS and get the detail. But mostly today or tomorrow you will get it.