HOW TO Renounce Indian Citizenship VFS Global process | Latest 2023 | Step by step guide

This is the detailed process of Renunciation of Indian Citizenship via VFS Global once acquiring Foreign Nationality other than Indian citizenship.
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[@CapitalisticEmu]

PSA 📣 : In July 2024, if you are mailing your packet in, they capture details for the renunciation certificate as part of the form filling for VFS and send you a printable PDF to your email!🥳 If however ,you are visiting the VFS center by appointment, sucks to be you, as you have to find and print a poorly formatted renunciation certificate off the internet. Save money and effort - mail in!

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

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[@neelly45]

Do you have renunciation instructions for lost passport and citizenship since 1996?

[@jayantibhaibhailalbhai3877]

Very important for me.

[@ushabala51]

Hi Varun: Thank you for this informative video. You may have noticed that in the Government Application Form which assigns an ARN, the Passport Number column does not have an asterisk. So we did not fill it out because it is not mandatory. And of course the form was rejected. When completing the renunciation form, we enclosed a copy of the U.S. passport, as we had received it by then. It is the government seva site's omission that they do not have an asterisk against Passport Number. And some of the pages were returned not all, so a little sloppy. But yes when there is no asterisk, they should ask for additional information, not just cancel the application. We lost the fees including courier. Just saying it here so that others are aware, Just because there is no asterisk, do not ignore that column.

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Hello Ushaji, sorry for the inconvenience, but best is to provide all info on the site, Hopefully you can contact the Embassy and get this sorted out.

[@rajeshpurushotham8322]

Thank you both

[@CapitalisticEmu]

Awesome video btw. I was going to go drop it off today and because I had 1 question that I wanted to double check, I came to this video. Saved me so much time and money because I had selected the wrong type of subclass and entered the wrong passport number at a few places! Would've been such a pain otherwise. Ended up redoing the entire VFS portion of the application.Thanks a LOT!🎉❤

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

So so welcome 🙏🏼

[@sume6103]

I am starting the process tomorrow. Thank you for your video.

[@jmo8315]

Hi VK, I got my renunciation certificate in less than a week. Like you mentioned the process is not difficult. It was more of a mental block for me. Thank you for this video! It helped me immensely. VFS Atlanta received my passport last Tuesday (Aug 3). I got my passport cancelled with the certificate today (Aug 11).

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Thank you J MO. Appreciate your comment and compliment. Please give this video a like and subscribe to my channel for more such videos.

[@rutvii6489]

hey, one quick question. did you use notary stamp to prove that it is your documents? or did you just send it without the notary stamp?

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Only affidavits as requested were notarized. All other docs were just signed

[@rutvii6489]

@@OffbeatTravelVK oh thank you so much

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

@@rutvii6489 appreciate it. Do subscribe. Also when I said signed meant self attested.

[@sandeepkapoor1906]

Hi Varun, I have been thinking about doing this for a while and this video really helped me to get the wheels in motion. One question, I still don't have my US passport with me. Do I need to wait for it before I renounce Indian citizenship? It seems like US passport number is mandatory in the VFS application form.

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Best is to wait yes. 😊 Once you have all the docs in place it will be easy to apply

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Thank you so much for your feedback. Do help and subscribe to help me and my channel 🙏🏼

[@sandeepkapoor1906]

@@OffbeatTravelVK thanks Varun

[@chintangandhi4434]

Excellent, nicely explained entire procedure briefly & accurately

[@champakpatel5391]

Nice important information with best explanation.i like your video. Appreciate for this procedure. Thank you again.

[@ThaisSilva-xp9ft]

Hi VK, thank you for providing this helpful video. I have a question: Can an Indian citizen who got their US citizenship (naturalization) after 2010 apply for renunciation? I got my citizenship in 2018 but haven't applied for the renunciation yet. Can I apply for the renunciation now even if I got my US citizenship in 2018? Also, I do not have a US passport since I haven't traveled out of the country for many years. In the renunciation certificate form where it requests US passport information (point #3: I have acquired US/Foreign nationality on ________ and consequently have obtained US/Foreign passport #: ________ dated ____________), can I leave these spaces blank since I do not have a US passport? Thank you.

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Thank you for your comment. I feel you should get the US passport first, then do renunciation, then once you get your surrender certificate then apply for OCI. All three videos step by step are available on my channel. Hopefully it can guide you through your process. Please do subscribe to my channel if this was helpful.

[@kuruption87]

This is to let everyone know that the Renunciation certificate is to be filled online now, no need to download and hand written. They even update the checklist regarding the Renunciation certificate. Thank you!

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Amazing news. Thanks Josh for the update I’m going to pin your comment for all to see.

[@freshpistachios275]

Hi there, do you mean at the Passport Seva website?

[@kevinpatel2350]

i see! because thats what happen last time with me that even after filling out online renunciation form still they needed my hard copy of the form hand written.

[@ansuroy3162]

Hi, I recently saw the online filled renunciation certificate during the process of applying . But I couldn’t sign it online.

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

@@ansuroy3162 You have to print and sign, you cannot sign online

[@chhavijain6313]

this is the only video and internet resource for that matter that answers what to input as foreign nationality acquisition date! thank you!!

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Welcome 🤗🙏🏼

[@chhavijain6313]

@@OffbeatTravelVK Truly! my instinct had been to input naturalization date, but wondered and wanted to double check if they would want us to may be add passport date. thank you again!

[@mayflower8432]

Thank you so much for the info...i didnt knew there was such a thing to do...i was looking for oci application process n then took me here...i recntly got my U.S. citizenship...so am about to all these step by step...

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Thank you so much for this comment :)

[@natbhaskar2831]

VFS must be investigated by the Attorney Generals. Confiscating the fee for a simple error is highway robbery. Any other U*S business would be in deep trouble for doing such a thing.

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Sorry about your experience. On a personal capacity I cant do much about it.

[@VAKUL-DC]

* * * IMPORTANT * * * : august 2022- india website does not ask you for the jurisdiction. vfs application will ask you. India webste created a form with washington dc office. on vfs i selected Atlanta (since thats my jusisdiction. they tool the $243 send my form back since india form said WDC and i sent it to Atlanta. Note says i have to redo all application and pay the application fee again. submitted the web refund request to VFS, not counting on it. now will try sending it to WDC by filling out WDC on vfs.

[@surilsoni]

Did you get the refund back? Mine was declined and havent got it back yet. Saying wrong Jurisdiction. Got an email today saying that.

[@PoojaManeofficial]

same with my application because I couldn't find Chicago jurisdiction and after walking in for interview they sent me back without helping or clarifying my doubts. Mine was Washington too

[@RaviPatel-xt4bk]

where is jurisdiction printed on indian website created form??

[@amrithgnair]

@@RaviPatel-xt4bk I think the address on top of the form when you print it. I think we select the jurisdiction when we create an account

[@amazonwinds]

I faced exact same issue. Really really frustrating process.

[@jaikrishangiri8659]

Thank you very much! This video was extremely helpful. God bless you

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Thank you 😊🥲

[@bobyjacob7]

I totally agree with you, it was emotional

[@sachinmainkar]

Thank you for this most helpful video. I became a US citizen in April and now want to apply for OCI. I came to the VFS site but was nit sure how to proceed. This video showed me the way clearly. Thanks again. Congrats on your US citizenship too and my best wishes for your future.

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Thank you so much Sachin ji. Please subscribe to my channel for more such videos and share it with friends and family. I really appreciate your feedback.

[@sachinmainkar]

@@OffbeatTravelVK Thank You Varun Rao, for your quick reply. One little query : at 17:59 do we sign the checklist by hand or digitally using Adobe Acrobat Reader ?

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Sign the checklist by hand

[@sachinmainkar]

@@OffbeatTravelVK Ok. Thank you. I was not sure because they say handwritten forms are not allowed and specifically suggested we use Adobe Acrobat.

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

@Sachin Mainkar. Did you give my channel a subscribe, if not please help ke out by clicking the Subscribe button.

[@jayalakshmi6641]

Hi, Thank you so much for making this video and helping many. do we need to sign the backside of the photographs?

[@baharshirazi2695]

Thank you so much for uploading this video.. This helped me a lot. Thank you 😊

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Welcome 🙏🏼☺️

[@encantadorakk9617]

Thank you so much 🙏🏼. I followed your video and apply for renunciation and i got it yesterday without any problem. You make it so easy to understand. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Thank you so much 😊 this comment means a lot 🥲

[@imuanik99]

Hello. Did you fill out renunciation certificate online? Or did you use pdf filler and followed the steps described in this video at 13:30 min ? When I click on the link it does not take to the pdf filler form, instead it takes me to vfs login and application page.

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

@@imuanik99 I did manually. But Josh who commented said it’s done online now, check top pinned comment

[@ganesha8348]

@@OffbeatTravelVK no, it is manual for self service folks who dont select online pay

[@patelmit074ok]

Thanks op for detailed video 🥰

[@prakashdn]

Thanks for this highly informative and instructive video. Did you have to notarize any of the photocopies such as the naturalization certificate, or photocopies of the American passport pages? Thanks again!

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Notarize only when asked in document checklist

[@prakashdn]

@@OffbeatTravelVK Great! I got it back in a week's time from the Chicago consulate.

[@karuveliljohn]

Great presentation ❤

[@sandhyakotra4191]

thank you that was very helpful.

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Most welcome 🙏🏼

[@komalachenna3145]

Thank you brother! The whole process has been outrageously difficult to understand, I don't know why they have so many different sites and procedures!!

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Welcome 🙏🏼

[@zk4163]

Thank you 🙏🏼 so much u made my life easy after watching ur videos i submitted my application without any difficulty and was easy thank you again …

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

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[@zk4163]

@@OffbeatTravelVK Now watching ur another video for another process…thanks again

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Thank you so much. Appreciate it Zareena. Do subscribe and share with family & friends 🙏🏼

[@zk4163]

Hi quick question so im applying for renunciation of my indian passport at vfs so do i need to notarized any documents? And color id and document proof needed or black and white is ok?

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Whatever is mentioned on document checklist

[@gurinderpaldeol8657]

Very useful - Thank you!

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@vausa1000]

At my oath taking ceremony they willfully lied to me and said Indian citizenship will ne automatically canceled as you are now a USA citizen. Thanks to your guidance, I shall cancel my Indian citizenship and thank God

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

They didn’t lie. Getting other citizenship doesn’t instantly take care of paperwork. 🙏🏼 we still need to do the paperwork to tie the paperwork together and do it correctly. Glad it was helpful

[@sejal360]

Hi Varun, thank you for the detailed video. at 6:27 passport information is for the US passport? second question, under surrender passport details section on the same page, the foreign passport number is Indian passport?

[@javaChai]

Thank you! It was very helpful to apply and I got my renunciation certificate in 5 days after I mailed my application.

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Welcome 🙏🏼

[@rakeshyerramsetti3531]

Vk, Thank you for all the videos you post. They are very informative and makes our job easy. I have a question, my wife became US citizen through naturalization before June 2010. Her passport was stamped saying "cancelled due to acquiring foreign nationality". She had an Indian tourism visa on her US passport on which she travelled to India. Now we are in process of applying OCI for her. Do we need to obtain renunciation/surrender certificate in order to get OCI? Also, can you explain if there is any difference between surrender and renunciation certificate?

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Yes renunciation is a must for OCI. Surrender and renunciation certificates are the same things. Thank you so much. If you think this was helpful, please subscribe to my channel to support me: CLICK THIS: bit.ly/3oYBSPT

[@manasjoshi1002]

Hey, awesome video. Just one question. Which passport number shall we put on top right corner of the checklist? Is it indian or American?

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

For Renunciation I entered my Indian passport number For OCI I entered my new Foreign passport number. Hopefully this clarifies your questions.

[@thomasabraham297]

very helpful

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@PranayKambli]

Hi VK - Thanks for this Vlog. Its very informative. We are going through this process and have a quick question regarding number of the photos to be sent and whether to paste(glue) the photo on the form. As per the document check list we have to send out 2 photographs and copy of the government online form. The page 1 of the downloaded form has two boxes , one to paste a photo and another to sign it. Did you paste the photo on the form and then sent two more photos (so total 3 photos) or we do not need to paste the photo on the form and just send 2 photos , they would do the pasting. Thanks in advance!

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Total is two photos, I clipped both with a paper clip on top of the govt form.

[@PranayKambli]

@@OffbeatTravelVK Thanks VK for prompt response !!

[@dannytrader8893]

Thanks VK for the post, its really informative. I am little bit confused, are we not suppose to paste photo on government online form then, just leave 2 photos with application.

[@awatev]

Amazing and very very informative video . Thank you so much !. One question about the affidavit. It says that if one has acquired their naturalization before the expiry of their Indian passport then there is no need for affidavit... Is that correct ?

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Yes.

[@awatev]

Thank you

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

@@awatev you are most welcome. Please do subscribe for supporting me and my channel

[@prachitiphadke7514]

Thank you so much Varun! In the FAQs, it says that you have to visit the mission in person to sign the declaration. Is that still required?

[@maxkhanna255]

Hi So nice of you to make this video Thank you I am applying for different country citizenship. After renunciation of my indian citizenship, will my US visa still be valid in my old Indian passport?

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Thank you. Not sure, if you are not getting US citizenship and renouncing Indian citizenship, Im pretty sure that visa will no longer be valid. Please consult an Immigration attorney for these questions.

[@shivaniaggarwal3784]

Hi, thanks for the useful video. May I ask should I fill the Indian passport number or the foreign passport number in the top right box of the ‘naturalized on or after 1st June…’ form?

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Foreign passport number I think since it gets tied to the new passport.

[@sibasis75]

thank you so much for the video, appreciate it. I do have a question -If the information does not fit in the boxes in the renunciation certificate, would you know if it is ok to print and handwrite on the form?

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Yes sir. I did that too due to not being able to fit it. Welcome 🙏🏼. Also do subscribe 👍 by clicking here : bit.ly/3oYBSPT

[@adimudiraj]

Thank you for asking this question. That form is by far the most frustrating part of this renunciation process. To call that document 'Renunciation Certificate' while you're applying for one makes it confusing. Add to that, the declaration part at the end is missing a word, this form reminds me of all the nightmares when I had to apply for a visit visa for my kids. I cant wait to start the OCI process and cry more.

[@natbhaskar2831]

Hi Varun, I liked the video and it was informative. My expereience with this process has not been positive. The first time I sent the forms I had made the date format error once. VFS returned the entire form+documents and informed me that I had to do this all over again. They refunded only 20% of the total fee I had paid. This I thought was outrageous.The second time I was careful and resent them, I did not know that I had to recreate another profile in the VFS and pay the fee all over again. They rejected my application. They sent an email demanding that I send them a shipping label. They informed me they would shred the original documents after 7 days. Thisi has been surreal and totally arbitrary. Customer service is zero. I do not have kind words about this process. After spending over $200 I still do NOT have my surrender certificate. It has been a very unpleasant experience.

[@bipinpatel3461]

Thank you buddy very halpfull video

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Thank you so much :)

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

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[@MrHsegoy]

My problem is when I start renunciation application do I need to fill my Indian passport info ?

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

@Yogi they mention where they need Indian passport info and foreign passport details. You do need your latest Indian passport info for sure.

[@anilbanger4971]

Hello VK, Thank you for creating this video. Do you have any sample affidavit of naturalization after the expiry of Indian passport? Thanks

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Hello Anil. Thanks for the question I don’t, but there is a sample on the VFS website where they have the document checklist

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Thank you so much for subscribing sir 🙏🏼

[@akku12]

Have a question. What should I do if my Indian passport expired right AFTER I got naturalized? ps. thanks for the detailed video

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

You can file for renunciation with an affidavit of support. Template given on VFS site to support it. Thank you for your support. Please like video and subscribe & keep me updated on your process.

[@philipfry6428]

Hi Everyone, the form that gets generated from the Passport seva office i.e. Renunciation certificate, does that also get sent to VFS. Which item on the checklist refers to it

[@omerashraf1426]

Hey VK, do we need to attach a thumbprint along with signature when submitting all the docs? Thumbprint is only for minors or for everyone?

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Thumbprint for minors

[@chayamurthy2645]

Thank you for this especially useful video and quick question: do I need to send on the back of my two photographs while sending?

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Welcome. Did you mean sign on the back of the photos. Then answer is no. Not required to sign

[@ChayaMurthy]

@@OffbeatTravelVK ty so much

[@aadyaa6048]

Hi Thankyou for this very informative video.I do have a question and its regarding if we can apply for the renunciation certificate before my US passport comes through? Or do you need the US passport before applying for the renunciation certificate?

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

You can wait for passport to arrive as they ask for US passport number ( not a mandatory field)You can apply as well if you don’t wait to wait.

[@siddhipatel3380]

To create an account (new user registration) on VFS Global, do we put our "Given name as per passport" as our first name? Or do we just put our "First Name" only?

[@manasjoshi1002]

Excellent info

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@vidhyasrinivasan686]

This is such a need of the hour video. I who procrastinated this work got the motivation to get it done, after getting help from this video. Thank you so much for creating this, much appreciated. I have a quick question, I have downloaded the courier label to Fedex my documents. Is there any return label, that I need to furnish for getting back my Indian passport? Is there a separate fee for the return courier? Thanks again!

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Thank you so much for your feedback. Much appreciated. Do subscribe to my channel. You need to pay for the label, VFS will be able to generate at their end to send your docs back. You cannot print it. I had the same Q when I did it. :)

[@vidhyasrinivasan686]

@Offbeat Travel VK Thanks a bunch!! I thought I did subscribe, looks like I missed! Here you go! Sorry, another follow up on earlier question. Where do I pay for the return label or has it all been included in the total amount of $231 amount that was payed on vfs portal?

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

They give option of VFS website when you pay or you can send a prepaid label from FedEx.

[@vidhyasrinivasan686]

@@OffbeatTravelVK I am little confused on this message:- Which prepaid label should I provide? VFS OFFERED COURIER SERVICE Please enclose only one application per package. Don’t enclose multiple applications in the same package. If used VFS offered courier service, then max. weight limit per package should be less than 0.5 Lbs. Pick-up from home/ office service is not included if purchased FedEx courier service from the VFS Do not use other than FedEx Pak or FedEx envelope while shipping your application to the VFS Indian Consular Application Centre. Additional charges will apply if any other type of packaging is used. Your return shipping address must match with the proof of address submitted as part of your application. USE YOUR OWN PRE-PAID LABELS FedEx pre-paid labels are not acceptable to return your documents. Don’t send pre-paid labels or envelopes of UPS with the return address of UPS stores or Hold at the location. Your return address cannot be other than the one stated on the application form. We don’t accept USPS pre-paid labels having expiry date limitation. You are responsible for tracking your package and schedule a pick up from the VFS Consular application Centre once documents are returned by the Embassy of India or Consulates. VFS won't be responsible for any delays or damages if packages are in transit for inbound or outbound couriers.

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

@@vidhyasrinivasan686 If its confusing select VFS OFFERED COURIER SERVICE

[@priyaiyer2440]

Thanks for the video. For the VFS online which needs to be filled online how do you sign on the renunciation ?( after the page you show on your video reference 21.41 min)

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Once you print it

[@andrewpilla2932]

I have a few more questions: Do I take two copies of the emailed renunciation certificate or one copy of the emailed and one of the fillable pdf? Does the checklist have to be typed before printing or can we write on it?

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

2 copies for Renunciation/Surrender certificate to be signed and sent, they will give one back to you and one they will keep for records.

[@VinishaThakkar]

Hi I have a question, do you get your indian passport back after you submit it? And is there a penalty for applying for renunciation certificate a year after receiving naturalization? Does the Applicant name in Passport Seva need to be indian passport name or current name?

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Hi Vinisha, yes you will get the passport back with the stamp that its been surrendered, for name if changed, whatever is on your current name along with the Name change Affidavit of support

[@nguduguntla]

Hi, Thank you so much for taking your time to do this video.. have a quick question.. I don’t know how to do signature part on renunciation certificate form? Can I fill the form online and get a print out and then do signature thing ? Is that ok? Thank you in advance.. plz do help

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Yes

[@nguduguntla]

@@OffbeatTravelVK thank you so much:)

[@jasus4]

Hi, First of all, thank you for your video. One question: Do we need to submit Aadhar and Pan Card? Please advise.

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Thank you. Please check the Renunciation process checklist on VFS, if not mentioned not needed.

[@jasus4]

@@OffbeatTravelVK thank you..will apply this week…hope they don’t ask my pan or adhar which I left it in India

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

@@jasus4 Im glad it worked, appreciate it Please subscribe by CLICKING THIS: bit.ly/3oYBSPT

[@kumarweb7288]

This video is helpful. Quick question. I live in the DC metro area. Do you think, if we choose to carry/surrender the forms (forms/proofs/fees paid online) physically at the VFS office by taking one appointment, can we submit multiple applications of the family (none are minor) in that one single application appointment?

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Hi Kumar, please check with VFS. Because since covid in person appointments are not available and all Process is only via post. Thank you for your feedback. Please to hit the subscribe button, I will be uploading more videos for Minor applications very soon. 🙏🏼

[@kumarweb7288]

@@OffbeatTravelVK did you send it by courier/mail or did you submit in person

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Yes

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

@@kumarweb7288 means mail only, as I said since CoVID there is no in person option

[@kumarweb7288]

@@OffbeatTravelVK thank you so much

[@g_jay]

Hi VK, Great video. Thank you. I need help with preparing AFFIDAVIT OF NATURALIZATION AFTER THE EXPIRY OF INDIAN PASSPORT. Since I was in the process of final interview stages of citizenship process, I didn't choose to renew my daughter's passport and so, I realize now that I need to prepare this affidavit. Can you share any format of how this need to be prepared?

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Hi Guru Prasad! thanks for the feedback: Check this link: www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/india/united-states-of-america/renunciation-of-indian-citizenship/index.html#renunciation-services, If feel this has one for the Loss of Passport, (Under the Applying without passport column) the same format can be followed.

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Please like this video and subscribe to my channel. It helps me a lot!

[@keziazackaria1367]

Hey, thanks for the video. Helpful. I forgot my middle name in the application of Indian Passport. Do you think if that'll be okay?

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Did you already pay with VFS ?

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

@Kexis please subscribe to my channel to support me.

[@sair615]

Thank you information, on checklist document can we fill our details with pen?

[@sair615]

can you please answer this question

[@dnp1952]

Hi Varun, Can you tell me which passport number goes in the table on top of each page of the document checklist, Indian or US passport number?

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

For renunciation I put my US passport number

[@ashokshah3223]

Hi VK, Your video is very informative. However, you have mentioned that you need to submit affidavit if your Indian Passport has expired on the date of renunciation application. But the rule says you need to submit the affidavit if your passport has expired before the date of naturalization. Please clarify this point as many people are applying much later after expiry of Indian passports even though acquired naturalization before the expiry of their Indian passports.

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Date of Naturalization is the cut-off, I think you are right. Please follow that rule. Thank you for your comment. Appreciate it. :)

[@dandamudisireesha]

Hi .. my passport is expired before acquiring naturalization so what you mean by affdvt ? Please explain

[@kirankaur3678]

Yes please explain what does it mean by affidavit if your passport is expired my passport expired 2018 and naturalized in 2022. Please explain. Thank you so much

[@surilsoni]

What is affidavit?

[@brookyogini6625]

I applied lost surrender certificate in 2013, but I still have my Indian passport with stamp "Cancelled due to US citizenship" .. Is it enough proof for renunciation when applying for OCI?

[@syedfawaz8090]

Hi Varun Thanks for the video. I have one question. * We have to paste one picture on the form as instructed. Are we suppose to just include the 2nd copy of the picture in the package as the application requires 2 pictures? Thanks

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Option 2. Pin it with paper clip on top of main form

[@syedfawaz8090]

@@OffbeatTravelVK Thanks for the prompt response Varun. One more question. Where do we get the affidavit for an expired passport from? Is it included on the website like a template or do we have to make one ourselves? Thanks again

[@sonal3901]

Thanks for the video. Under application details at 7.36 - should I be adding my current legal married name (not in my Indian passport) or my maiden name (as in Indian passport)?

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Add whatever you intend to put in your foreign passport post renunciation. But I think you need to give proof for change of name.

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

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[@andrewpilla2932]

Hi. Thank you so much for this video. One urgent question- I have to apply for my whole family. So do I create individual portals for each member or can I just put in different applications in the same portal?

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Hi Andrew, I think you can use one VFS account for multiple applications. As you can fill each form within that account and print it separately. Let me know if that helps. I honestly haven’t done it yet, will do it this weekend for a similar situation. Can update here too! Best, Varun

[@andrewpilla2932]

@@OffbeatTravelVK Thank you so much for the quick reply, I really appreciate it. For one of the applications, I made a mistake but I already submitted the application online. Is there anyway I can correct it?

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

@@andrewpilla2932 oh no when you say mistake. Is it on the govt application form or the VFS site after payment ?

[@andrewpilla2932]

@@OffbeatTravelVK VFS site after payment.

[@andrewpilla2932]

Would I have to refill the government application again?

[@nehagoel9167]

Great video! I am submitting the renunciation application through the in person appointment. Can you please confirm, that I do not have to fill up the VFS online form as it is for postal applications?

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

For in person appointment (if they have it in your nearest embassy) you still have to do the part on VFS site and select in person and follow the instructions as given. Hope this helps

[@nehagoel9167]

@@OffbeatTravelVK I have booked the appointment through the VFS portal. I don’t see any option for filling up the online application at VFS for in person appointment. The default option is postal for filling up the online application at VFS portal.

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Please try contacting VFS. That’s the best option

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

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[@arvindpushpa]

Hi Varun, I understood that I have to submit a digital photo as well as two physical photos mailed in (one of which is affixed to the application form).

[@timjenkins8943]

Do you need to attach a physical photo to application if you use VFS "Digital Photograph Service" VFS email says "By opting for our optional digital photograph service, you not only save tim and effort but also ensure that your application process goes smoothly. Sa goodbye to the hassle of printing and posting physical photographs, as we provide a reliable and convenient digital photograph solution

[@CapitalisticEmu]

A couple of questions : 1. What passport number are you supposed to write on the top of the document checklist? 2. As for the photos, do you paste one and attach another or do you just add 2 photos in a small envelope?

[@cavalli821]

Hi, Thanks for making this helpful video! On the renunciation certificate pdf, I cannot seem to fit in text in the space provided - the email address, address and phone number wont fit in their space provided. Do you know if I might need Adobe Professional to do this? Thanks again :)

[@cavalli821]

I found a way around the glitchy renunciation form (the one that we needed to make 2 copies of). The date formats were auto correcting to US date formats, the address, email and cell phone fields were not big enough to fill in those items. I used another website to recreate the fields entirely so the text could auto fit. Not sure whether you faced this issue but it took me a couple hours to figure out. MOST IMPORTANTLY, i felt like a fool doing this exercise because once i went through the entire online form on VFS, this letter was auto generated with the exact information that i labored over while typing on this pdf. In your video, you might want to mention that the pdf certificate will be auto generated once one completes the vfs online form. MAYBE this is a new update since you made this video. Keep up your effort in helping people go through this!

[@theresatomy9410]

@@cavalli821in that form online how is your name populated ?? for me i did correctly but getting as last name first name everywhere in that renunciation certificate in vfs site

[@cavalli821]

@@theresatomy9410 My name was populated correctly. The site is full of glitches.

[@anujkumar9]

@@cavalli821 how long did it take the email to come with the certificate, after the payment is done? I'm nearly 1 hour in after the payment, with no email yet (both for myself and my wife). Checked spam as well.

[@TheKaraokeist]

@@anujkumar9 I am also in the same boat. I was just preparing application after 5 days of payment, and I realized I do not have received the renunciation certificate in my email. What did you do?

[@kanaiyapatel135]

Hi For an OCI Process is the renunciation certificate mandatory even though we have a cancelled passport ?

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Yes I think it’s necessary if it’s mentioned on the check list. If this was helpful info. Please give my video a like and subscribe to my channel for more such informative videos.

[@karthick100]

Can I apply both Renunciation certificate application and OCI application together? Or, do I need to have renunciation done first, wait for it and then apply for OCI? Please advise.

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

You cannot. You need to apply Renunciation first and once you have your renunciation/surrender certificate. You can apply for OCI. Thank you so much, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel for more such informative videos. 🙏🏼

[@dolmap9117]

Thank You for giving us all information of renunciation of your Indian passport. I want a copy of renunciation form. Please can you tell me how to I get that? Thank You.

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

You need to fill it from passport seva website. Print more if you need a copy

[@PoojaManeofficial]

Hi, Thank you for creating this video. Now website looks different. I am unable to find jurisdiction. Can you pls create new video for us. Thank you

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Thank you for your response @PoojaManeofficial I will make a video on that.

[@gulufolsom]

I just got my naturalization completed. Do i need to get US Visa before i can apply for renunciation as passprt number is a mandatory field?

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

If you need to travel soon, you should get visa (thats needed) If you are thinking of renouncing Indian citizenship, you will have a foreign passport right? Not sure why you need US visa. Im unclear on your question.

[@nirmalchana5550]

Hi, Thank you so much for this helpful video. please respond asap. under application detail about mother surname, what should I have to write? should I write her maiden or after marriage last name. please clarify. I would greatly appreciate your respond

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Mother surname can be her last name after marriage

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

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[@nirmalchana5550]

thank you so much.

[@Dtigernumber1]

Has anyone know why VFS global fee is different for my aunt? Surrender Indian passport fee is approx £126 including their services. But I was shocked when they gave me receipt £96.76 I went to Birmingham VFS global. Don't know why? My aunt got British nationality 3 months ago. She had only Indian passport till that date. How did they count fee? Or charge differently person to person?

[@chandravathisingh2939]

Thank you for the video, really helpful to fill up the complicated form. My question is - How do you fill the ''Renunciation certificate fillable form''? I mean I can add information but the details do not fit in one line or it is showing me the half-filled information. Is there a way I can adjust the form according to my details so that everything can show and be adjusted in the space provided?

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

I filled it with hand in capital letters

[@chandravathisingh2939]

@@OffbeatTravelVK thank you!

[@radhikapatel1221]

Thank you VK. I have one minor query. What’s the shipping label for.. the one that I paid for. Is it suppose to go inside the envelope for return and am I to pay for the label courier when I go to fed ex? I am confused. I am not very good with mailing. Plz help. You are the best! Thank you for this video ✨✨✨🙏🥰👏✨

[@aparajitamohapatra3903]

Question abt “with passport / without passport”-does it mean having /not having physical possession of the passport OR the passport expired/ not expired while applying for renunciation ?

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Correct without passport means you have either lost it or it’s stolen. If that’s the case I think there are some additional procedures per passport seva website with affidavit and things like that to supplement your application.

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

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[@jmo8315]

Thank you so much this information video. Can you please tell me in what format do I print the documents?

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Hi @J Mo printing documents should be in standard in Portrait mode if thats that you are asking. Please Please make sure you print on single sides ONLY. Double sided prints will be rejected by authorities. Also, if you please like this video, give this a thumbs up (like) and also subscribe to my channel for more such videos.

[@jmo8315]

@@OffbeatTravelVK Thank you for your response. That is what I was looking for :) I got my naturalization in Jan, but have been intimidated by the whole process. Thank you for this awesome video. When they say thumb impression (in the printed govt application form) is it for everyone or just minors?

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Just for minors, adults can sign where noted. Best of luck. If you need to apply for OCI , check my video for that as well.

[@jmo8315]

I have subscribed!

[@jmo8315]

standard in Portrait mode is A4 size paper?

[@manulalsetta4222]

Hi Varun, your information is very much informative. I have a one question. Can I apply for OCI with an expired Indian Passport, as we are to have an oath ceremony in November, 2023 and our passports would expire in December, 2023?

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

You can apply for OCI once you become a citizen of another country and have the naturalization certificate in hand.

[@manulalsetta4222]

@@OffbeatTravelVK It means it is perfect when I apply for the OCI, it doesn't matter whether I hold an expired Indian passport in hands, right? But I can visit India after I get OCI. This is what I understand, however, please guide me more if necessary.

[@swapnadonapati3458]

Please clarify the first and last name what to enter? Is it the one from foreign acquired passport or from the indian passport if the first or last name changed during acquiring of the us passport.

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Give whatever you have given in US passport and supporting name change affidavit per checklist provided by Govt of India

[@pmdjuberkhan]

Thanks for your level of details. My questions is, In the Document checklist, on top of each page we have to enter Applicant name, email ID, Mobile no and passport number. which passport number should be entered here.?? any idea.

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

For OCI please enter foreign passport number 👌🏼. Appreciate your comment and do give this video a like and subscribe to help me grow the channel 🙏🏼

[@pmdjuberkhan]

@@OffbeatTravelVK This is not for OCI. It is for Renunciation certificate. you showed that checklist in above video. We have to send one set of that checklist along with application. In that checklist, we were asked to enter Passport number. which passport number should be entered??

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

@@pmdjuberkhan for Renunciation it’s definitely current Indian Passport which is going to be cancelled with this process

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

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[@Charliebrown7000]

Hi there! Do you know if I can apply for renunciation and Visa together? OR Do I have to wait till I get renunciation certificate?

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Do it separate. I think they mention this somewhere on the VFS website.

[@naminderkaur924]

Thank you so much for this video .I have a quick question my passport was expired before I got citizenship . Now they email me for the affidavit but I don’t now how to make affidavit and from where . Please reply me

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Yes you have instructions for Lost/Expired passport on VFS site, please follow those instructions. Naminder.

[@antonyaurelinha]

Hi Varun, Do I need to apply a Renunciation of India separately for my spouse? She was born in India. Secondly do I need to fill out any other form since I have the Indian passport but its expired.

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

#1: yes, all applications are for individual persons! #2: there are appropriate docs to be submitted for such cases mentioned on VFS site Thank you so much for subscribing!

[@user-is9sm1lp9u]

If someone has changed their name legally during naturalization process, should they put their old name as per indian passport or new name as per US passport before they submit form on passport seva website? Please advise. Thanks!

[@jayshankarchandran321]

Hi Thanks for the great video had a quick question recently became US citizen, I have applied for my US passport and have not yet received it. Do I have to wait till I receive my US passport or can I start the renunciation process with the copy of naturalization certificate in my hand the reason why I am asking is in lot of places where you showed on the forms it is asking for US passport details that why I want to make sure before I send it in. Thank You

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Thanks Jay Shankar. Appreciate your feedback. A like to this video and a subscribe to my channel will help me a lot. To your question yes, better to wait as renunciation and OCI process (can follow my other videos) will show you. You need US passport number for that.

[@yusufnatural2447]

@@OffbeatTravelVK When can we apply for renunciation right after we become naturalize or after we get the US passport

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

After you get US passport

[@naveenmagapu4670]

@15:00 do you sign the solemn swear part even if you don't have kids? Is that independent of section 7? Also the below fields where you enter full name, phone number, address all aren't allowed my input with the PDF saying input too long after like 10 characters.

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Yes I think I did that

[@musifajmeri9311]

hello,i was watching your video and filling out the form now by mistake on the surrender certificate i put the worng info, now how can i do correction becuase it already submitted on there website

[@jigs8437]

Hi there with respect to minor do we have to fill out the Renunciation Certificate on behalf of minor or its not required when applying for minor

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Please check this checklist: www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/india/united-states-of-america/renunciation-of-indian-citizenship/ and provide the right affidavit's for minors

[@sarageorge5052]

Hi, thank you so much for this useful video. I filled out all the necessary forms correctly as far as I know and I received an email with the Auto generated Renunciation Certificate attached. For some reason item #2 shows "I am not Married". I have no idea how that happened. I did fill the forms saying I am Married and put my spouse's name and other information. Now my question is how to correct the error on the renunciation certificate. Your urgent response will be much appreciated.

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Can you try refilling again ? If you haven’t paid already

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

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[@minnie4973]

Hi Varun, do we have to surrender and get renunciation of certificate before applying e tourist visa to India. Or can I do later when I will apply for oci? Please thank you

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

If you acquire a new country’s passport then yes

[@minnie4973]

@@OffbeatTravelVK thank you, I also have one more question I had two Indian passport one was expired and one is Valid do I have to give photocopy of both of them? Thank you

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

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[@pinkdiamonds011]

Hi, where can I get the affidavit of naturalization after expiry of indian passport?

[@DesiVloggerCouple]

THANKS FOR THE VIDEO. I HAVE ONE QUESTION ABOUT THE SURRENDER CERTIFICATE BEFORE SUBMITTING WHAT DATE SHOULD, I PUT IN FOR THE DATED COLUMN AFTER THE US PASSPORT NUMBER ? CURRENT DATE OR THE ISSUE DATE OF PASSPORT?

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

The date of issue of passport is what I had put.

[@user-ct1yh5kf6u]

Hi I have a question what passport no need to be written on document checklist pages ?

[@01Shwet]

Hi, thanks for this video. Quick question - in the checklist it says photograph and signature. What does that mean, do we need to sign the photo? If so, do we need to paste the photo in the form and cross sign it or just sign the back of the photo? Do you remember how you did it?

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

You need to sign in the back of the photo and pin the photos to the top of the form. And make sure to sign the form where ever a signature is needed

[@01Shwet]

@@OffbeatTravelVK thank you so much! So many little things to follow… I’m sure the process can be simpler :) however thanks for this video, I was surely lost without this.

[@abhichopra5755]

Hello, did they actually punch in holes for your Indian passport ? They sent mine with no punched holds but the cancelled stamp inside along with the renunciation cert.

[@OffbeatTravelVK]

Mine was the exact same. No punched holes. Just with cancelled stamp