How to surrender Indian Passport step by step guide|2024|Latest updates

[@harnekrandhawa]

what a great video . thankyou for uploading such great content. Its nothing less than true SEWA.

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Thank you

[@samurai-c8g4s]

@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal does this apply for all country to us Passport seva to surrender Indian Passport? I thought BLS International outsourced by Indian Government?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

@@samurai-c8g4s sorry did not understand your question. MEA has outsourced the work in Canada to BLS and VFS in US, Singapore, Australia to name a few. You may have to check with country where you are on this. If this helps

[@samurai-c8g4s]

@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal OK

[@arjunpandya9427]

Hello sir. A great vedio for a lot of Indians. That’s why doctor Jaishankar says that NRI Indians are true ambassadors of India. I had a quick question. I have an appointment for surrender. Can I pay all the fees at the BLS with debit card and not make a draft?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Hi Arjun for CGI you will need bank draft. BLS fee can be directly paid at the counter

[@dhairyashah369]

I would like to mention that I found this video very helpful. Thank you for taking effort and creating this. :)

[@gurpreetgill3661]

Hi. 2 days back i went to bls office to surrender my passport. In emergency details in form i filled name phn no of my husband. But they said there is a option of address which is missing in form. I said there is just one space in front of name and address so how can we fill nane and address both in one given space. They said you can write name of the person and thn comma , thn address of person. So they declared my form incomplete and ask me to come again . But they know very well there was no appointment available. so they said they would charge 45 dollar extra nd fill that form again. I had no option so i let them fill the form . So please fill complete information otherwise this could happen with you also.bcz i noticed most of people filled same like me and were paying extra dollars. Thank you

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Hi firstly emergency contact is not mandatory and for this reason they cannot say form is incomplete. Many had been complaining about this tactics being employed by BLS agents. Since you have ARN of filled application you must complain to MEA and ask BLS for refund. Did you note down the agents name?

[@gurpreetgill3661]

@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal he was wearing turban in Brampton bls office. I thought it's my mistake so couldn't say anything else. But when i watched videos on KZbin thn i thought it wasn't big mistake they are just taking advantage bcz needy people can't book appointments for dec and jan bcz those are already full nd hardly 4-5 people from the line up outside the building get chance to go in.

[@zalakpatel517]

This video is not accurate. For emergency details, I just added my husband's name as this video stated. But they said the information is missing and declined my application.

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Hi why emergency details of husband got rejected?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

@zalakpatel517 also what I have shown is exactly how I did my application so there cannot be two different way to do things.

[@vrushikeshmangle8697]

1.07 I would like to add few details and I feel you should add too. Please in emergency contact write complete name and address of the person. In your address just don’t leave with the city or province make sure you write postal code as well.

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Hi Thank you for sharing.

[@HSA-]

@SimSid at which shop did you get the photo for this Passport surrender application? Can you specify or recommend a few?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Hi Don’t worry about the studio. Just ask them if they know Indian passport specifications. Walmart photo centre in Mississauga knew this detail

[@GrammatonClerik]

Great video, quick question: Address proof: we need to send copy of drivers license. Correct? Passport copy: whole passport or first 2 and last 2 pages? Thank you

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Valid DL would do. Passport copy first and last page would do

[@finestfinest5480]

SUPERB SIR SO LOVELY VIDEO IT HELPED ME TKS ALOT

[@hirenjoshi111]

Thanks for this detailed video. Its really thoughtful and well researched. I Just had one question on Foreign Nationality Acquisition Date (DD/MM/YYYY) on first page of the online form. Do we need to enter Passport issue date of Canadian new passport OR the date when we took oath and became Canadian citizen? The Certificate of Canadian citizenship has Effective Date of citizenship so its bit confusing. please would you be able to clarify? Thank you

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Thank you. Acquisition date is the citizenship date, the day of oath.

[@hirenjoshi111]

@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal Thank you so much!

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Please enter your citizenship date. That’s when your citizenship status changed. Passport is a travel document

[@zorawarsaini3077]

very informative video, thank you. I Had a question regarding need to send the original Canadian passport but that is sorted and i could get my answer from the comments. Any idea how many days they take to process this ?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

4-6 weeks you can expect

[@tanyaaaaaaaaa]

Hey did you send the original Canadian passport?

[@gauravguliani358]

The checklist says submit photo online and paste on form both I did not find any place to submit online? What's this confusion about- please clarify

[@TrainingPurpose-j7m]

Great Video - I have question regarding Family Details section for Spouse's Nationality - 6:54 of the video. Like me and my wife are both Indian Citizen (Indian Passport holder) and now both of us have received our Canadian Citizenship (Canadian passport) so while filling in the respective application for Surrender of Indian Passport, what should be the Spouse Nationality mentioned - Indian or Canadian? As per the video and your explanation - I believe it should be Canadian. Kindly share your feedback

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Citizenship has changed so please update as Canada

[@TTLJ9301]

Hi, thank you for the information. Would I need to submit my original canadian passport if I am sending application to surrender by courier?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

No. Only photocopies

[@yaminimac6446]

Hi, Do we need to upload a photo on application form or paste a physical photo on the printout.

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Was there any section to upload online? You definitely need to paste on the printed form

[@ameyajoshi5673]

Thanks for the video. Do you need to send a copy of the Driver's License? Or do they need the Original?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

No originals to be sent

[@ameyajoshi5673]

@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal Thank you :)

[@ameyajoshi5673]

Hello, Love your video, very detailed. If I send the Application by Post, can I still pay Online or do I have to send the Payment by Demand Draft/Money Order?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Hi for CGI and BLS fee you still need demand draft. Only thing you can pay online is pick up and drop facility

[@ameyajoshi5673]

@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal Thank You

[@priyasharans]

Hi, Thanks for this video, can you also clarify 3 questions ? 1. If sending multiple applications, can the Draft be all in one or seperate ? 2. For minor application, what is the proof of address that can be submitted ? 3. For BLS pickup/drop off facility, only 1 applicant is allowed under number of applicants, does it mean i have to create multiple pickups for multiple applications ?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Hi Priya I send my OCI application draft (combined for all applicant for CGI and combined for all applicants for BLS fee) and had no problem. As long as application is complete it will not be issue. For minor address proof parents valid id card like drivers license will do

[@priyasharans]

Can you also clarify my question 3 please ?@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal

[@priyasharans]

Can you clarify if i have to pay pickup charges of 87.55 for all 4 seperatey ? or just 1 pickup fee of 87.55 is enough for all ?@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal

[@mechanizer007]

Thanks a lot for the information. Just a quick query - 1. What if the passport signatures differ on Indian and Canadian passports? For an online app, do you have to sign according to the Indian passport signature? Do you recommend using both signatures or just the new signatures for the self-attestation of documents? 2. If the wife has added the husband's last name, do we need to submit a legal copy of the legal name change certificate? At BLS, they said no name change certificate is required. Just wanted to double-check.

[@pattheegreat]

Hello, thanks for the informative video. Can you confirm if I can submit both surrender certificate and OCI application in one go? Or do I need to submit surrender certificate application first and then wait for it to arrive and then apply for OCI? Thx

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Unfortunately both processes to be initiated separately. It doesn’t make sense to me at least

[@pattheegreat]

@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal thank you for the reply. Can you kindly confirm if I put in SC application. Can I right away apply for OCI please? Or should I wait to get SC and then apply for OCI? I saw your OCI video and it doesn't ask me to submit SC for the application I don't think

[@school77231]

same question@@pattheegreat

[@pattheegreat]

@@school77231 you submit surrender certificate application first... Wait till you get it and then apply for the OCI application. OCI application requires you to attach the surrender certificate with the OCI application hence you cannot do both at the same time.

[@nomannarmawala2963]

Hi Do we need to print photocopies of entire passport (all pages) or just first and last page ? TIA

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Hi it has been sometime since I did this. If I haven’t mentioned send only front and back page of photo

[@preciouskaur9583]

Hello i have a question regarding the acquisition date, should be mentioned on passport start date or on the certificate of canadian citizenship?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Citizenship date

[@preciouskaur9583]

@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal and also when filling up the personal details has to be current or according to the passport. For an example on my indian passport there is only given name but no last name and since on Canadian passport I have a last name as well.

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

@preciouskaur9583 if there is a difference make sure you have documents to tell why this change is as there is variation in name

[@nirmalsinghbuttar7095]

Hey, I am married but my renewed indian passport doesn't have my wife's name on it. I just submitted indian passport surrender application online. I saw the surrender form filling instructions after the submission and it says that fill in the personal particulars exactly as the indian passport. I am gonna go in person to submit it. What should I do next? - Should I just go ahead with the process and let them know in the consulate? -should I submit another application without the spouse info/selecting Single instead of married? -should I withdraw the application and try again? Thanks for all informative video.🙏

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

You can fill the application again if you think the application needs correction. If spouse details are not given in passport don’t worry you can mention spouse details in application and submit marriage certificate. If you have uploaded marriage certificate already it’s good. Hope this helps

[@newchau1]

What happened? Did u submit a marriage certificate or just put that you were single ?

[@sunilvoola2296]

This is a wonderful video. However, i have 2 questions 1. If I am submitting my application via mail, should i send my original canadian passport. 2. Can you please elaborate onnthe courier process to bls. Thanks for your help.

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

No original Canada passport please, you won’t get it back. For online courier call BLS, check what are the charges and they will send link to email for payment

[@sunilvoola2296]

@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal thanks a lot for your prompt reply. Really appreciate it.

[@sunilvoola2296]

I have one more question. How do I get the payment link. I emailed bls but no response or should I go through the payment link in bls website.

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

@sunilvoola2296 the best is to call BLS, you may have to wait 10 min but they do respond. Check their office hours online.

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

@sunilvoola2296 if you are going through the website link do ask what they are charging for

[@bob_the_edit_dude]

Hi, Thanks for the informative video. I am planning to visit the BLS centre in person. Can I submit the applications of mine and my family members, or do all of us have to visit the BLS centre in person? We are a family of 4. Thanks in advance.

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Hi technically you should be able to file for all 4 but BLS don’t allow that unfortunately

[@ranijoshi9564]

Hello, the foreign natianality aquisition is the date of OATH or passport date of issue?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

My bad. It’s Date of Citizenship (oath)

[@jaimindesai6041]

Hi there, I have couple of questions - 1. regarding pasting photo on form - the form is already submitted when I went on home page to print it so how can I paste photo there? 2. Walk-in only available at 3 main BLS offices or any BLS office will accept the application? 3. what are the options for courier? thanks for the help!

[@school77231]

How did you resolve it

[@school77231]

@jaimindesai6041

[@ParallelPlanes-z4m]

I have a question regarding passport number. Could we apply for surrender certificate, with just canada citizenship certificate only? As the canadian passport would take time, wanted to check. Thank you

[@lovesamariya720]

No you are required to have your Canadian passport at Toronto Jurisdiction.

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

@lovesamariya720 wonderful to know. Has this change been recent? How was your experience? Mississauga/Brampton asks for Canada passport for sure

[@ParallelPlanes-z4m]

@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal Canadian passport is mandatory now everywhere for surrender certificate.

[@VishalSharma-yw8jv]

Really informative video. I just realized it's way cheaper to get an Indian passport than to surrender it 😳

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

I agree.

[@KrishnaYadav-c2k]

Hi Sir, is there a deadline by when we can submit the application or send by post?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Sorry did not get your question. Is it after filing of application or in general. 3 months after getting citizenship is a good time. If you have filled application there is no deadline as such with BLS but sending application as early as possible will speed up getting the surrender certificate

[@pushpindersingh3801]

At 6:50. It is spouse’s nationality not applicants right so it will be India if she is only PR in Canada

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

That’s correct. If PR holder it will be India

[@johnjeoffreym]

Bro thanks for the details...can I surrender and apply oci at the same time thereby saving on courier?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Hi unfortunately no.

[@hverma1]

Thank you for the video. Is it possible to go in person to surrender the passport? The mailing process seems quite complicated. Thanks once again.

[@vikitube111]

Hi - If I understood it correctly, you used same login account to initial 2 applications forms one for your and for your wife from the same account instead of registering new account for your wife?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Yes that is correct

[@RanveerSingh-jv6oe]

Hello Sir, my question is can I submit checklist and application form at the BLS walk in and pay fee aswell. TIA

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Hi for fee, you can only pay BLS service fee, for CGI you will need a Draft as mentioned in video

[@JolanN-j1l]

How to correctly write mobile number? 1647 or just 647….? Bls said there’s a mistake in number and asked for form correction $$. I disagreed to pay as that was the only mistake pointed out so now I want to use 2 way courier.

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Hi the contact details I entered was without +1 as by logic when I am submitting the application my number will be Canadian. So it started without +1

[@SurendarGupta]

Hello, thanks for the video. I have a doubt - Checklist asks for BLS Center. Should I write "BLS Toronto" or "BLS Brampton"? I am living in Toronto and sending docuemts through Purolator. The payment link which I got is for Brampton.

[@AnilKumar-qz8yl]

documents through Purolator will go to Brampton only

[@surbhigupta.]

Kindly tell, on draft can we write just “BLS INTERNATIONAL SERVICES CANADA” (without inc)

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

I Surabhi when you give to Bank teller give them complete name. They will either manage or they will write what is possible. On your end don’t worry. I have submitted once with inc missing. Hope this helps

[@vineetkaur1667]

Hello ! thanks a lot for the video sir ! the comments are also very helpful. Quick question, if my spouse is still not a Canadian citizen, I have to put India in "Spouse's Nationality" right ?(Spouse's application for cititzenship not even started)

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Yes that’s correct in your case.

[@school77231]

Hi I just received the surrender certificate printed copy and Indian passport back. However, they did not send me back the Original Canadian passport that I sent as well. Do they send separately?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

It comes along with the surrender certificate. Can you please reach out to BLS over phone immediately to enquire about this

[@school77231]

[e-mail] They asked me to email them, doing now. will update ​@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal

[@school77231]

@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal Just got reply that they have created another label just and mail it. Seems like They missed it. because they just created the label after I mailed them !!!!

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

@school77231 I am glad they are sending

[@Kaur__6]

May I ask why did you send your Canadian original passport ?

[@jaskarnkahlon5636]

Hi sir, I haven't applied for canadian passport yet, do i have to have canadian passport to surrender the indian passport???

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Yes unfortunately that is mandatory

[@tarvinder91]

Do we have to print the form and attach photographs to it when we submit it via mailing service. I could not get any information if the photograph has to be printed or the form. Thanks

[@ShilpaNairVlog]

Hi There, Thanks for the great video. I had a question. for minor's application, who has to attest the copies (minor or parent) and do they have to sign on the first page of the application mandatorily?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Hi Shilpa on the application if possible get it signed by the minor. On the photocopies parents can sign

[@ShilpaNairVlog]

@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal Thanks for the reply

[@shravanthipechara7009]

Hi, can u please tell me how can we track our surrender certificate application?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Hi My experience had not been good . The tracking updates happens at their will. Just keep 4-6 weeks from the time you have submitted. If you don’t get it then write to madad.gov.in/AppConsular/welcomeLink

[@darshantalawadekar1296]

Thanks for the informative video , do we need to send original canadian passport as well for verification ? I called BLS today and they said send original Indian passport while self attested copies of remaining will do.

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Hi Darshan is it not mentioned in my video? Please let me know

[@nupurchitalia1685]

Thanks you so much for the video. One question, when I print the application form, the photo box is less than 2"x2" and the photo covers the signature area, is it okay if I sign below the signature area?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Hi is there a way you can paste photo little above and keep signature area clear

[@nupurchitalia1685]

@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal No, unfortunately it covers the whole area! Should I digitally make the square bigger?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

@@nupurchitalia1685 I am not able to visualize. If photo is taking space outside of box dont worry but make sure signature is in the box. Does this help?

[@culvuil]

Just wanted to know where to send the documents to - I want to mail the documents and I dont know what address to send to. I am living in Vancouver

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

I see this address on there portal Vancouver. Please call helpline and confirm once before sending Unit B-50, 850 West Hastings St., BC V6C 1E1 Phone: [phone]

[@bahramusic]

Thank you so much for your video, On 13: 45 you said "they will send you a link" how to they send it, when? and where do I mail the package to? Please help.

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

When you call them, they will take down passport details and then send link 🔗 to payment gateway on your 📧 email. Once payment is done you will get package label which you need to print and send it when purolator representative comes home to collect. He/she will usually bring the package-envelope with him

[@bahramusic]

@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal call them? I didn't know I have to call them too. Which number should I call please?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

@bahramusic [phone]

[@bahramusic]

@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal thank you!

[@gm7438]

Do I need to send my Canadian passport with surrender application as well or only copy of it will be fine.. because the girl was saying to send original Canadian passport too in another video I watched so little confused

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

No originals please if postal. You will never get it back and BLS won’t take responsibility

[@gurpejsingh7333]

Hello i have one question related to place of birth . I am trying to fill this section with both city and state together as same as in my passport but not able to type it due to character limitation?

[@harrychandran374]

Great video! Is it a same process for a Minor?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Yes the process is same

[@robinreji12]

Thanks for the informative video. I know that taking an appointment at BLS is a pain, but lets say I want to take one couple of months ahead, I can't find the option for passport surrender. Is it same as Passport?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Hi Robin. Not sure. For Surrender certificate while tracking I had to select OCI drop-down and not the passport. Hope this helps

[@kuldeepsingh-fj4dm]

hello sir, i split my given name to first and last name( singh in last name) ,do i have to provide change of name of certificate as well?

[@MonisKhan-fs1ku]

BLS in BC advised us to send each application separately. Could you please confirm if we can send all the applications together to save on shipping costs?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Hi they did change this few months back for reasons known to them. they don't accept application together anymore.

[@harpreetkaursandhu6375]

hello sir. what is foreign nationality acquisition date. The date when i got canadian passport or the date when i got citizenship

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Date of citizenship

[@sahilthakrar4210]

Hi there. Thank you so much for this amazing video. I am travelling in the month of October. Is there a rule that I need to surrender my Indian passport before applying for Indian e visa?

[@dpshah63]

Hello , What if I added already Foreign date of acquisiton - as per canada passport details whiich is different than Oath date in online application form , what to do now ?

[@Anna00722]

Hi @canadatriedandtestedoriginal , thankf for the informative video . little confused with the draft amount.. How many draft we need to make and whats the amount..129.4 $ is correct ? ..Also you mentioned pick up drop fees..when i click on it it was $62 .is this correct

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Yes 129. 4 is officially. Pickup and drop is additional service. Do ask them for breakdown of the additional service charge

[@VinayGoudtallapalli]

Thanks for the detailed video. Appreciate your efforts. Quick question about place before submitting the form, should i add Toronto cause i come under Toronto Jurisdiction or Oshawa cause i'm from Oshawa? Please let me know. Thanks!

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Hi as far as I remember Oshawa does not show in the dropdown, it is Toronto, Brampton and Mississauga. Correct me if I am wrong? you can choose Toronto for sure

[@VinayGoudtallapalli]

@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal Hi there, It was the open text box, where you can type anything you want. I was referring to the textbox that was presented right before submitting the form on Passport seva website.

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

@VinayGoudtallapalli hi Vinay can you please timestamp from my video. For eg 2:36 this will guide me to exact part of video

[@varunkapoor14]

Thank you for the informative video. I wanted to confirm.. can my spouse and me send proof of address as drivers license? If yes, does it go as a self attested photocopy, or original as the Indian passport??

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Yes Drivers license is accepted as proof of address. You just need to self attested copies. Except India passport which will get punched and sent back you don’t send any originals.

[@varunkapoor14]

Thank you for the prompt response. Appreciate it.

[@mohammedm2018]

This was helpful. In the checklist, it says Canadian/Foreign passport* (Copy) in the top table, then going down it says "Canadian / Foreign Passport (Original and copy)" so am I sending my original Canadian PP as well or just a copy will suffice? thanks

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

No original passport to be sent. You won’t get it back

[@ruhanikataria5628]

Hello, Question : When I was registering this it was saying my email address is already used. My email address is already used. So I signed in directly after resetting my passport. When I logged in I can see I applied for PCC from this website. Am I doing everything right ?

[@sujathik]

Thank you for the video!! it really helps a lot ... keep continuing creating such useful videos...

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Thank you 🙏

[@yashpathak8929]

Thank you very much for this video, very helpful, I do have a unique scenario- i got married a couple of years ago and never updated my passport with spousal details, then should i select single for the marital status question on the surrender form?

[@vinodThanapaul]

Single is better.

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Hi not sure if I responded. You will have to update your status as married and attach marriage certificate. That will do good

[@Senthilkumarank1]

What we write under Emergency Contact? It is mentioned as Name and Address, Is it ok if we write only name?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

I just wrote Name as this is not a mandatory field

[@HarshSheth-sn9op]

How or where did you get the link for the online submission with BLS?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Please call BLS helpline. Check their website for details

[@aditichauhan6342]

For online application process, you said “they will send you the link”. How will they send me the link?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Please call BLS they will do the needful

[@sanilsarang8643]

Not clear how and where to pay courier fees for online application

[@lovesamariya720]

Guy just add address in emergency contact as well if anyone goes to Brampton location. They are asking that as well .

[@shanilshah]

Thank you for the detailed video! My wife's name is not mentioned in my passport so should I also send a copy of my marriage certificate? Can you please confirm? Thank you

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Yes in that case attach the marriage certificate

[@rupalisrivastava5071]

Hi…do we need to send our original canadian passport in postal application?

[@shreyamathur6013]

Could you please share the link of the "pick up" option provided by Purolator?

[@divyamahesh7070]

Hey I am looking for the same.. can you please share the link if you found it?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

@divyamahesh7070 please call BLS for the link

[@school77231]

Foreign Nationality Acquisition Date in step 1 should be Passport issue date or effective date of citizenship?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Date of citizenship

[@school77231]

@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal Regarding pasting photo on form, there was no option to upload photo, the form is already submitted when I went on home page it showing blank photo on the form that is available to print for our summary, any idea please ?

[@steevroy1772]

GREAT VIDEO - 1,A question, for emergency contact is it better to add someone outside immediate family? does anyone had issues with adding partner? I saw comments one adding address which I will add. 2, For in person appointment, can we pay using debit instead of money order? 3, the checklist is not found in BLS website anymore - is it mandatory for in-person appointment?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Debit card only for BLS fee, Consulate fee will be DD. No harm in creating your own checklist and for emergency contact why partner cannot be added?

[@steevroy1772]

@@canadatriedandtestedoriginalThanks for replying! I see the below in the instruction page - it does not say about consular fees and DD for In-person. Mode of Payment at BLS 1) In Person: Payment can be made by using the below mention modes only:  Debit Card  Cash (Applicants are requested to get exact cash as per number of applications)

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

@steevroy1772 please check with BLS once I am not sure if there has been any recent change in this. Also can you please keep me posted?

[@tapangshu]

Hello, do we need to update a copy of the photo online? The checklist mentions that we should upload photo online, which should match with the photo we paste in the application form ? Thanks

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Yes Both should match

[@jaimindesai6041]

@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal hi, after submitting the form, how can I update the form with photo?

[@danishdurrani]

Where did you upload the photos online? the video doesn't cover this. There is no place to upload the photos

[@Canada1989]

Yes same question I have

[@danishdurrani]

@Canada1989 hi no need for online photos. What u need to do is call the BLS. They will tell u exactly what is needed. If u use their courier services u dont have to submit canadian passport or the certificate.

[@venusashton2590]

another question. I have changed my first name (last name remains the same). And my US citizenship is in my changed name. When I apply, do I use new name or old name?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

You apply with new name for record and attach the copy of name change document as with surrender application your US passport too will get attached.

[@venusashton2590]

@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal thank you so much for the quick response, will follow your advice.

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

@venusashton2590 🙏

[@Vishalarora-db8sp]

Thank you for the Video, just a quick question, Sir I have changed my last name here in canada. So now I have different last name on indian and canadian passport. Which one should I use for filling the online form?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

I would suggest calling BLS once and note down individual name to whom you speak to be on safer side. By logic you will write your current name as given in Canada passport and give documents related to name change

[@alan_w_ake]

Can you use your rental lease/ agreement as proof of address change?

[@jaspreetsandhu3841]

It says documents should be attested. Do we have to do it or our signature is fine?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Here attestation is your signature

[@jaspreetsandhu3841]

@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal thank you 😊

[@jibujose7763]

Hello, Do we need to keep proof of address document for minors. Is parent Adress proof fine? Thanks

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Hi for minor one of the parents address proof works and it has to be added

[@vikrantarora5433]

Does the copies have to colored or black and white is fine?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Black and white is absolutely fine.

[@Powercorn1]

When booking an appointment with BLS for surrendering a passport, which passport number should be entered in the appointment booking form?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Can you enter India passport number please

[@school77231]

Surrender certificate is under review at Indian Embassy/Consulate. Since a 1.5 month ! Passport is stuck. Do we need to check status daily or do we get notification when they ship back ?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

If it is more than 2 months use cgi portal SAMPARK to raise your concern

[@school77231]

Thank you for info, I have s submitted query.@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal

[@rahimbukhari6966]

Thank you for such an informative video. I have a couple of questions. Actually one question and one clarification. 1. Can we submit applications in person? I mean the documents requested. I ask this because their website says fees can either be paid in person by debit card/cash or by a demand draft if the application is mailed. 2. Clarification: So we submit the surrender passport application on the passport seva website, gather all documents, schedule an appointment for submission, make payment and wait for 4-6 weeks. Right? thanks in advance

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

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[@SimpleandSunny]

Thanks a ton for the video. I have a quick question - Checklist asks for BLS Center. Should we write "BLS Toronto" or "BLS Brampton"? I am living in Toronto and sending documents through Purolator. The payment link which I got is for Brampton. Please advise. Also, could you please advise what is the right way to self attest all the documents.

[@anaghasowmya3543]

Hi Neharika. I have the same doubt. Please clarify me how you went forward BLS Toronto or BLS Brampton?? And how did you do the self attestation??

[@manulalsetta4222]

Hello sir, I have a small question. I have choosen pick up and drop off option for the surrender of Indian Passport in Calgary. BSL has asked to pay $ 72 for it. I fail to understand, how to make a payment of $ 168 as processing fee? Will they send me a link to pay $168 after the receipt of my application thereat for the surrender of Indian passport? I request you to guide me, I being 81.

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Hi Sir since you have chosen this option there are three payment involved 1. Draft in name of CGI or HC depending on where Calgary resident need to send which I am hoping you are aware of. 2. Draft in name of BLS and 3. Payment for pick up and drop which can be done once BLS sends their payment link. Feel free to let me know if you need any assistance

[@manulalsetta4222]

@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal Good morning. I am thankful to you for sharing your valuable expert opinion which I didn't find anywhere. I have already received a payment link for "pick up and drop up charges" but will I get a payment link for the processing fee @$168 separately? This is my confusion. I request you to guide me.

[@velamuripavan]

Hi, Thank you for sharing this information. So once we submit the surrender of indian passport application at Toronto, Meanwhile Can we travel to India on e-visa on a canadian passort before we get the surrender certificate or do we need to wait until we get the surrender certificate? Appreciate your response. Thanks.

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Hi Pavan with your Canadian passport you can initiate for Evisa if you have immediate travel plan. For evisa you will be treated just like any other foreign nation. If you have travel after 5-6 months then you can get surrender certificate and then apply for OCI and travel with this. To make it simple evisa does not require surrender certificate

[@velamuripavan]

@Canada Tried and Tested Once again, Thank you so much. This helps me a lot.

[@velamuripavan]

Hi, can you please guide how to do it for a family? My younger child is born in Toronto. Can we all do it in the same application, or is there another way?

[@yusufkhan8231]

Hey​@velamuripavan , were you able to do this? My gf got the oath today and I am in a dilemma whether to apply for surrender certificate or will I be able to file for evisa, travel date is in 2 weeks, not enough to get the surrender certificate..and does the evisa application asks for a surrender certificate? Thanks in advance..

[@mandeepriar3336]

How much for fee in nz dollar for surrender certificate. Thanks

[@Bala_16]

Hyy,did u paste pic on form well as submitted online ??

[@vrushikeshmangle8697]

No, that is not required

[@aslamquadri490]

Hi I am looking to apply in person at BLS Calgary, I am wondering how long it took for the process to complete and did they mail back the completed application to you or you can go and pick from BLS in person? Thanks

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Hi BLS do have pick up option, please call the helpline and check with them. The process is 4-6 weeks timeline from date of submission

[@aslamquadri490]

@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal Thank you so much for the response!!

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

@aslamquadri490 just be aware of surprises from BLS step by step on how to get your money refund from bls kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4fHimeLjrSojMU

[@sahilsethi8262]

where do i get the link for sending the documents through postal? How do i pay the fees? Please guide

[@Only-in-Canada]

could you advise how to get a payment link?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Please call BLS helpline they will immediately get that initiated for you. They are super fast with this part

[@borntovlog4507]

Can I go in person at BLS office to cancel my Indian passport??

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

They do have walk-in but you would still need 4-6 weeks to get cancelled passport

[@vibhu23roadies]

My spouse is still in India & holds Indian citizenship. Do I still write spouse citizenship as Canadian? It does not make sense. Please advise.

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Your spouse citizenship will be Indian in this case.

[@warisabdul9482]

Help fully thanks sir I have one question. There is a delay of 4 years 6 months in the passport cylinder of a 7 year old child, what process will have to go through to surrender. how penalty. please .

[@prita191]

Hi, in the checklist on further pages it says original Canadian passport is to be sent. Is that accurate or would only copies do?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

No original Canada passport. You don’t want to run figuring out where it had gone. BLS won’t take responsibility

[@prita191]

@@canadatriedandtestedoriginal thank you!!!

[@MrKuldeepmaan1]

Hi, Thanks for info. I have a question. I got canadian citizenship but I didn't want to apply for canadian passport yet. Can I still surrender my Indian passport

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Hi unfortunately you need to have Canada passport for surrender certificate

[@victorsamuelnathan9532]

Thanks for the video :) do I need to have my Canadian passport on hand before I submit this or having the citizenship certificate is enough ? Thanks

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

It’s best to ask BLS. I did see that option exist but not able to get hold. A call to BLS might help

[@victorsamuelnathan9532]

Thank you !

[@Anna00722]

You need Canadian passport..as you are filling the passport details..

[@saadelahi86]

Hey can you confirm me if anyone have ever used the valid visa(in surrendered passport) with foreign passport ?? The valid visas remain valid even after surrendering passport and can be used with new acquired citizenship/passport If possible , please give me reference for this I am unable to find anything about this on web

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Good question. I too would be interested to know.

[@mathewphilip5640]

Hi what should be the address proof for a minor when applying for surrender cert? Thanks

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

It will be your address. Parents proof of address will suffice. Birth certificate will establish the parents part

[@viralshah7374]

Does BLS International Canada allow pickup of the surrender certificate and/or OCI card from their office if we don't wanna it to be mailed out to our home address?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

Hi can you call BLS once?

[@kampb03]

THANKS FOR UPLOADING, DO I NEED TO GO BLS OR I CAN SEND COURIER ?

[@canadatriedandtestedoriginal]

BLS has pick up and drop service which is super expensive for many of us. I chose that option as even a walk-in would have been half a day affair. Call BLS and they would send you the link