Deadline to surrender Indian passport after receiving Canadian citizenship?

[keys8014]

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Is there a deadline or we can surrender anytime?

 

[forw.jane]

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Is there a deadline or we can surrender anytime?

If you don't renew it within 3 years, there will be a fine. Additionally, using it for travel may incur extra penalties.
However, these rules and fine amounts are often enforced at the discretion of consulate officials and are not always clearly stated.
Even when they are mentioned, the links provided are usually outdated.
If you contact BLS, you'll get a different response each time. It's best to take care of it as soon as possible.

 

[gsc95]

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Is there a deadline or we can surrender anytime?

You have 3 years to surrender the passport. There are minor fines for delays and using the Indian passport to travel after becoming a Canadian.

You also have a 3 month grace period from the day you finish your Canadian citizenship ceremony to use your Indian passport without penalties.