Surrendring Indian passport

Hi ST542016,

Only one application to be submitted with the current passport details. The expired passport will be physcially checked and given back to you whilst appointment. Current passport will be taken and returned with cancelled status.

Good luck
Dinesh

Hi ST542016,

Only one application to be submitted with the current passport details. The expired passport will be physcially checked and given back to you whilst appointment. Current passport will be taken and returned with cancelled status.

Good luck
Dinesh

Hi ST542016,

Only one application to be submitted with the current passport details. The expired passport will be physcially checked and given back to you whilst appointment. Current passport will be taken and returned with cancelled status.

Good luck
Dinesh

Timelines for my spouse passport surrender:

Application Submitted : 22-Apr-2024 at VFS Leicester.
Application Status : 22-Apr-2024 – Passport application along with fee details have been received. The same is under processing at the Embassy/Consulate.
Application Status : 23-Apr-2024 – Surrender Certificate is under review at Indian Embassy
Application Status : 24-Apr-2024 – Surrender Certificate is granted and is available for issuance
Application Status : 24-Apr-2024 – Surrender Certificate has been printed
Delivery SMS : 25-Apr-2024 – DX delivery SMS received
Delivered : 26-Apr-2024 – DX delivered Surrender Certificate and Cancelled Indian Passport.

Documents :
1) Appointment letter print out.
2) Application form with Photo (2” inch X 2” inch) attached and signed on both the pages where needed.
3) VFS Declaration form.
4) Extra 1 Photo (2” inch X 2” inch) taken separately.
5) British Passport Original - Checked and returned at the VFS counter.
6) Naturalisation Certificate Original - Checked and returned at the VFS counter.
7) Indian Passport Original - Retained and was told that it will be cancelled and delivered along with the passport surrender certificate. Paid for secure delivery at the VFS counter.

Note: I forgot to mention her UK Passport # in the form. In the VFS, they asked me to a new one and mail it to them, which they printed and then submitted the new application. The original appointment letter was used. This goes for any mistake in your application, just submit a new one then and there.