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HSMPLOCHA
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by HSMPLOCHA » Tue Feb 25, 2014 8:04 pm
my Indian passports are with UK passport office and I have to travel due to an emergency back home. Does anyone know what the passport office will do in my circumstance?
If they abandon my application then travel plans in April get messed up and if they don't give my documents back I cannot travel not to attend to the emergency..
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ban.s
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by ban.s » Tue Feb 25, 2014 11:18 pm
why don't you call the
passport advice line and explain your need for emergency travel? they are usually very helpful and may help expediate the process for you.
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HSMPLOCHA
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by HSMPLOCHA » Wed Feb 26, 2014 9:59 pm
Thanks ban.s. I had called them before posting and they said they will get the caseworker to call me.
Everything worked out well. The passport office were very helpful. They asked for proof of emergency which I gave them. They actually expedited the process and completed the checking so that it could move to the interview stage. As a result i could get supporting documents back.
They even allowed me to collect it from their office where the application was progressing. I haven't received the letters for arranging interviews as yet but hopefully in the next few days probably.
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rajan1984
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by rajan1984 » Tue Mar 11, 2014 2:24 pm
I am in the process of applying surrender Certificate for me, my wife and my daughter (2 years 5 months old)
Can you kindly confirm the Surrender Certificate fees for all three of us ?
Should I have to take postal order for 351.72 GBP ( 117.24 * 3 ) if I send it by Post ? Is there discount for Minor?
Kind Regards
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rajan1984
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by rajan1984 » Thu Mar 13, 2014 3:37 pm
Can anyone please confirm if I have to also send my original Bio metric card along with Indian Passports?
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ban.s
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by ban.s » Thu Mar 13, 2014 11:08 pm
@rajan1984
fee is correct. no discount for minor. BRP need not to be submitted.
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rajan1984
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by rajan1984 » Thu Mar 20, 2014 2:17 pm
Thanks for the help and confirmation buddy, much appreciated
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rajan1984
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by rajan1984 » Wed Mar 26, 2014 5:09 pm
I am in the process of surrendering my Child's indian passport. Can anyone confirm Who should sign the Application and Self attestation of photo copies?
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rshaikh
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by rshaikh » Fri Mar 28, 2014 12:03 pm
Application Date : 20/03/2014 (By Post to Hayes)
Received by VFS : 21/03/2014
VFS sent to HCI : 21/03/2014
HCI issued surrender certificate : 25/03/2014
VFS Email Alert of completion: 27/03/2014
Received Surrender certificate & cancelled passport by Self Address Special Delivery: 28/03/2014
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Philips
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by Philips » Mon Mar 31, 2014 5:37 pm
Application Date : 31/03/2014 (By Post to Hayes)
Received by VFS : TBC
VFS sent to HCI : TBC
HCI issued surrender certificate : TBC
VFS Email Alert of completion: TBC
Received Surrender certificate & cancelled passport by Self Address Special Delivery: TBC
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Philips
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by Philips » Tue Apr 01, 2014 11:02 pm
Application Date : 31/03/2014 (By Post to Hayes)
Received by VFS : 01/04/2014
VFS sent to HCI : 01/04/2014
HCI issued surrender certificate : TBC
VFS Email Alert of completion: TBC
Received Surrender certificate & cancelled passport by Self Address Special Delivery: TBC
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Philips
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by Philips » Tue Apr 01, 2014 11:02 pm
Philips wrote:Application Date : 31/03/2014 (By Post to Hayes)
Received by VFS : TBC
VFS sent to HCI : TBC
HCI issued surrender certificate : TBC
VFS Email Alert of completion: TBC
Received Surrender certificate & cancelled passport by Self Address Special Delivery: TBC
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crazyvish
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by crazyvish » Thu Apr 03, 2014 2:06 pm
It is ridiculous that a family of four are required to provide 4 different self addressed special delivery envelopes !!! Does the person who heads this got brains!!?
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tobeukcitizen
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by tobeukcitizen » Fri Apr 04, 2014 10:22 am
Application Date : 04/04/2014 (at Hayes VFS)
VFS sent to HCI : --
HCI issued surrender certificate : --
VFS Email Alert of completion: --
Received Surrender certificate & cancelled passport by Self Address Special Delivery: --
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InUkOnHsmp
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by InUkOnHsmp » Fri Apr 04, 2014 3:28 pm
Surrendered 2 adult passports by post, timeline below:
Application Sent : 22/03/2014 (By RM Special delivery to Hayes)
Received by VFS : 24/03/2014
VFS sent to HCI : No clue
HCI issued surrender certificate : 28/03/2014
VFS Email Alert of completion: No alert, tracked special delivery return envelopes on Royal Mail website
Received Surrender certificate & cancelled passport by Self Address Special Delivery: 29/03/2014
Surrendering by post is quicker than applying in person, IMO.
Challenges make life worth it!
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Philips
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by Philips » Fri Apr 04, 2014 7:01 pm
Application Date : 31/03/2014 (By Post to Hayes)
Received by VFS : 01/04/2014
VFS sent to HCI : 01/04/2014
HCI issued surrender certificate : 04/04/2014
VFS Email Alert of completion: 04/04/2014
Received Surrender certificate & cancelled passport by Self Address Special Delivery: TBC
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Philips
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by Philips » Sat Apr 05, 2014 6:01 pm
Application Date : 31/03/2014 (By Post to Hayes)
Received by VFS : 01/04/2014
VFS sent to HCI : 01/04/2014
HCI issued surrender certificate : 04/04/2014
VFS Email Alert of completion: 04/04/2014
Received Surrender certificate & cancelled passport by Self Address Special Delivery: 05/04/2014
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InUkOnHsmp
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by InUkOnHsmp » Sun Apr 06, 2014 12:02 pm
Hi Forum,
I was due to apply for the family's PIO card tomorrow at the HCI. When doing a final check of the form and documents I noticed the HCI have swapped my British passport number with my wife's on the surrender certificate and vice versa.
So basically the British passport details on both our surrender certificates are wrong. Has this happened to anyone else in the forum?
1) How do I get this corrected? What are the documents required etc. Also would we need to send 2 separate self-addressed special delivery envelopes?
2) How much does it cost?
3) How long does it take to get the corrected surrender certificate? Whats the fastest way?
4) Is it really worth getting this corrected? Could the PIO application be rejected just because the British passport number in the surrender certificate is incorrect?
Can people please share their experiences on this? Gurus please advice urgently, I would like to make the PIO appointment tomorrow if its safe.
Regards
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keepsim
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by keepsim » Fri Apr 11, 2014 3:42 pm
Application Date : 03/04/2014 ( In person VFS Birmingham)
VFS sent to HCI : 04/04/2014
HCI issued surrender certificate : Waiting
VFS Email Alert of completion: Waiting
Received Surrender certificate & cancelled passport by Self Address Special Delivery: Waiting
Has anyone recently applied for passport surrender, I'm not sure why it is taking that long especially when I went in person??
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keepsim
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by keepsim » Mon Apr 14, 2014 4:27 pm
Has anyone applied for surrender application in last 10 days, I'd applied on 3 April and looking at a previous timeline it should not have taken this long. VFS office guys are telling me what's available on website that application is with high commission India.
Can someone share updated timelines, please?
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ssingh6
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by ssingh6 » Tue Apr 15, 2014 9:35 pm
Hi
once a person get naturalized and get a new British passport,is it possible to surrender Indian passport to Indian consulate even if its expired or this passport needs to be renewed and then surrendered?
Please share your experiences/advice if any.
Thanks alot
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shiva321
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by shiva321 » Fri Apr 25, 2014 11:30 am
I have surrendered my Indian passport along with Spouse's and my child's
Documents attached (All each one per applicant)
1) Form
2) Photo copy of British Passport Photo Page
3) Photo copy of all the pages of Indian Passport
4) Photo copy of Citizenship Certificate
5) Self addressed Envelop with Next day delivery stamps
Date of submission: 25/04/14
VFS: Hayes
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shiva321
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by shiva321 » Thu May 01, 2014 12:44 pm
I have surrendered my Indian passport along with Spouse's and my child's
Documents attached (All each one per applicant)
1) Form
2) Photo copy of British Passport Photo Page
3) Photo copy of all the pages of Indian Passport
4) Photo copy of Citizenship Certificate
5) Self addressed Envelop with Next day delivery stamps
Date of submission: 25/04/14
VFS: Hayes
Date of SMS: 30/04/14
Recd. Post: 01/05/14
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AksJohn
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by AksJohn » Thu May 01, 2014 6:21 pm
Hi Shiva321,
Did you make a postal application to Hayes or did you make an application in person at Hayes?
--Aks
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suji
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by suji » Wed May 07, 2014 4:36 pm
Dear all, I appreciate your help for the info. on the following.
We have sent applications for British passports for myself,wife and 3 yr old son. My son recieved his passport and we both are waiting for i.v.
I want to find out some info. about what are the step by step process for the ultimate of OCI? Do i need to apply for indian PP surrender first or apply OCI online.
While i await British passport can i start any application process for surrender of PP or online OCI appl?
Thanks