Indian passport surrender

[abbas.pasha]

Any suggestions for best place to get photos done? Is London drugs ok?

BLS application center if you are submitting it in person..
else Walmart/London Drugs is also fine.

 

[onkar112]

anyone used the pickup service. I have generated this label. On the label there is one part with all details and there is another part with conditions of carriage (terms and conditions). Do I just paste the part with address and barcode on my envelope??

 

[ind2canimmi]

Hello All,

I am checking the status online and it says "Surrender certificate has been printed" . Its been in this status for last 2 weeks. It is normal ? Shall i simply wait. I submitted the documents in Ottawa BLS.

 

[melmathews]

Hello All, just returned from submitting our application this morning @ BLS Brampton. Was fortunate to get the appointment for today.

A big thanks to the members, and shoutout to @abbas.pasha for all your support with my Queries.

Onto the next step, OCI application now!

 

[abbas.pasha]

Hello All,

I am checking the status online and it says "Surrender certificate has been printed" . Its been in this status for last 2 weeks. It is normal ? Shall i simply wait. I submitted the documents in Ottawa BLS.

Check the status on BLS website to see if it shows Ready for Collection etc., it takes a few days for the SC and Passport to be sent back from HCI/CGI back to BLS.

 

[ind2canimmi]

Check the status on BLS website to see if it shows Ready for Collection etc., it takes a few days for the SC and Passport to be sent back from HCI/CGI back to BLS.

Thank you for your reply, I will wait and watch. Will keep posted.

 

[RJP0191]

Hello All, just returned from submitting our application this morning @ BLS Brampton. Was fortunate to get the appointment for today.

A big thanks to the members, and shoutout to @abbas.pasha for all your support with my Queries.

Onto the next step, OCI application now!

Hi @melmathews, do you mind sharing the process with us, the documents, how it went at the BLS etc. Thank you.
Also for oci, you can refer this https://cleansystem4.wordpress.com/2023/01/11/oci-process-for-canadian-citizens/

 

[melmathews]

Hi @melmathews, do you mind sharing the process with us, the documents, how it went at the BLS etc. Thank you.
Also for oci, you can refer this https://cleansystem4.wordpress.com/2023/01/11/oci-process-for-canadian-citizens/

Hi @RJP0191 , Sure, here's a Summary of our process:
-Surrendered Passports for family of 4, in-person @ BLS Brampton
- Filled the online forms for all 4 applicants
Documents Submitted:
1. Online Form Printout

- For Adults, pls sign in both spots on both pages​

- For children's forms, fingerprint on first page (below photo), and signature of both parents on page 2 in the signature box​

2. Print of Checklist (Pg1)

- Adults sign the checklist, and for children, both parents signature where it mention applicant's signature​

2. 1 photograph (2*2) - specs in the instructions
3. Original Indian Passport + photocopies of Bio Pages (first + last page) - Original Indian Passport will be retained
4. Copy of Citizenship Certificate (Front & Back) - Original Verified and returned on the spot
5. Copy of Passport (1 Bio Page) - Original Verified and returned on the spot
6. Copy of Driver's License as address proof. For children, pls submit any one parent's proof
7. Suggest to carry Originals + copy of COPR for all applicants - We weren't asked, but I have friends who were asked
8. Suggest to carry Originals + copy of Birth Certificate for children- We weren't asked, but I have friends who were asked
9. Fee Payment - at location by Debit or Cash (i seen people struggling with cash, as they insist on exact change)

** For documents 3 - 8 above, please remember to self-attest all photocopies . For kids , both parents to sign the copies.


Overall, it was a quick process. We had booked 4 appointments for 8.20. We reached the location (60 Gilligan Dr) 10 minutes before, and were allowed to enter. There was no queue, and the security informed that no walk-ins were allowed.
Overall we took around 20 minutes to complete the process for all 4 applicants. The staff were quick to verify and return all documents. We enquired about returning to pick-up the passport + SC, but were "gently" suggested to go for the Purolator drop-off.

Good Luck to everyone

 

[nrc1978]

@nrc1978, did you get any more information on applying for your OCI in India ? Would it be faster to apply for OCI or passport surrender from US (if it is allowed) ?

No sure how to apply for OCI from India. i have just applied for my Surrender certificate here in Bls-India, Toronto. My current plan is after getting the Surrender certificate, travel to India on e-visa and apply for OCI from there, but not sure what is the process to apply for OCI from India.

 

[abbas.pasha]

No sure how to apply for OCI from India. i have just applied for my Surrender certificate here in Bls-India, Toronto. My current plan is after getting the Surrender certificate, travel to India on e-visa and apply for OCI from there, but not sure what is the process to apply for OCI from India.

This is what i read on the OCI website: https://ociservices.gov.in/

Foreign nationals cannot apply for OCI in India while on Tourist Visa, Missionary Visa and Mountaineering Visa. Moreover, the foreigner has to be ordinarily resident of India to be eligible to apply for OCI registration in India.

 

[RJP0191]

Hi @RJP0191 , Sure, here's a Summary of our process:
-Surrendered Passports for family of 4, in-person @ BLS Brampton
- Filled the online forms for all 4 applicants
Documents Submitted:
1. Online Form Printout

- For Adults, pls sign in both spots on both pages​

- For children's forms, fingerprint on first page (below photo), and signature of both parents on page 2 in the signature box​

2. Print of Checklist (Pg1)

- Adults sign the checklist, and for children, both parents signature where it mention applicant's signature​

2. 1 photograph (2*2) - specs in the instructions
3. Original Indian Passport + photocopies of Bio Pages (first + last page) - Original Indian Passport will be retained
4. Copy of Citizenship Certificate (Front & Back) - Original Verified and returned on the spot
5. Copy of Passport (1 Bio Page) - Original Verified and returned on the spot
6. Copy of Driver's License as address proof. For children, pls submit any one parent's proof
7. Suggest to carry Originals + copy of COPR for all applicants - We weren't asked, but I have friends who were asked
8. Suggest to carry Originals + copy of Birth Certificate for children- We weren't asked, but I have friends who were asked
9. Fee Payment - at location by Debit or Cash (i seen people struggling with cash, as they insist on exact change)

** For documents 3 - 8 above, please remember to self-attest all photocopies . For kids , both parents to sign the copies.


Overall, it was a quick process. We had booked 4 appointments for 8.20. We reached the location (60 Gilligan Dr) 10 minutes before, and were allowed to enter. There was no queue, and the security informed that no walk-ins were allowed.
Overall we took around 20 minutes to complete the process for all 4 applicants. The staff were quick to verify and return all documents. We enquired about returning to pick-up the passport + SC, but were "gently" suggested to go for the Purolator drop-off.

Good Luck to everyone

Thank you so much for sharing that

 

[onkar112]

When we send mail in application, is there any update we get from BLS on the progress?
Where to check or track?

 

[abbas.pasha]

When we send mail in application, is there any update we get from BLS on the progress?
Where to check or track?

You can tack it here: https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/track-application.php and also after few days login to Passport Seva website to track the progress over there as well

 

[CANADA-1]

When we send mail in application, is there any update we get from BLS on the progress?
Where to check or track?

yes check BLS SIDE your application progress and you see around 4 week this message if you paid courier fees.

Application Status	Dispatched via Courier
Courier Company	PUROLATOR

 

[onkar112]

You can tack it here: https://www.blsindia-canada.com/toronto-jurisdiction/track-application.php and also after few days login to Passport Seva website to track the progress over there as well

thanks