Surrendring Indian passport

GreatMechEngr · Post by **GreatMechEngr** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 12:13 pm

Sent: Thu 8th November 2012 (Postal - Royal Mail SD)
Received by VFS: Fri 9th November 2012 per Royal Mail
Processed by VFS: Wed 14th November 2012 (per online tracking)
Surrender Certificate Issue Date: TBC
Returned by VFS: TBC
Receipt of Surrendered certificate: TBC (By Royal Mail Special Delivery)

hsmp0804 · Post by **hsmp0804** » Tue Nov 27, 2012 8:22 pm

Mode of application: Inperson@Victoria,
Date of application: 23/11/2012
Date received by Indian high commission: 25/11/2012
Date of receipt of SC(collection):27/11/2012

raghu_tallam · Post by **raghu_tallam** » Tue Dec 04, 2012 12:58 pm

Just curious to findout if VFS return the Canceled Indian Passport along with Surrender Certificate?

vinitmanu · Post by **vinitmanu** » Tue Dec 04, 2012 1:47 pm

raghu_tallam wrote:Just curious to findout if VFS return the Canceled Indian Passport along with Surrender Certificate?

I have been told they do. Just submitted my application and the lady at the VFS said that I should receive my cancelled passport back.

ric1982 · Post by **ric1982** » Thu Dec 06, 2012 11:34 am

Hi,

I recently got my BC and want to surrender my Indian passport.

(1) Are there separate applications for Surrendering Indian passport and getting certificate for the passport surrender?

(2) My BC Passport application is under way currently. Do I need to present British Passport at the time of Indian Passport surrender application or only British Naturalization certificate is enough?

(3) I wish to apply via Birmingham Office. Could please someone post a link for the application form?

(4) I have an expired Indian Passport (one with corner cuts). This passport has all UK visas. Do I need to surrender them as well? Or only need to surrender the new passport which is empty?
Thanks,

vinitmanu · Post by **vinitmanu** » Thu Dec 06, 2012 12:04 pm

ric1982 wrote:(1) Are there separate applications for Surrendering Indian passport and getting certificate for the passport surrender?

There's only one form to fill out for surrendering your passport. Once the completed form is submitted, they(HCI) issue a surrender certificate. click here for the form and here for more information.

ric1982 wrote:(2) My BC Passport application is under way currently. Do I need to present British Passport at the time of Indian Passport surrender application or only British Naturalization certificate is enough?

Yes, you need your British passport before applying. If you look at the application form, you will notice that you will need to provide a copy of the first page and the observation page.

ric1982 wrote: (3) I wish to apply via Birmingham Office. Could please someone post a link for the application form?

find here

nnj10 · Post by **nnj10** » Sun Dec 30, 2012 11:32 am

This may sound a silly question but still asking.

When you surrender Indian passport at VFS; along with SC-Surrender Certificate, do you also receive the cancelled passport back (with cancelled stamp)?

This can be useful to prove (in future if needed) that you held Indian passport in the past.

vinitmanu · Post by **vinitmanu** » Sun Dec 30, 2012 4:55 pm

nnj10 wrote:This may sound a silly question but still asking.

When you surrender Indian passport at VFS; along with SC-Surrender Certificate, do you also receive the cancelled passport back (with cancelled stamp)?

This can be useful to prove (in future if needed) that you held Indian passport in the past.

Yes, you will receive your revoked passport back along with the certificate !

HariMathy · Post by **HariMathy** » Wed Jan 02, 2013 2:10 pm

Is the address proof required for OCI application?

in some Topics they mentioned this is required..

please let me know..

vinitmanu · Post by **vinitmanu** » Thu Jan 03, 2013 11:29 am

HariMathy wrote:Is the address proof required for OCI application?

in some Topics they mentioned this is required..

please let me know..

Don't think you require any address proof if you are applying in person. However, it's best to carry one.

Mauser1905 · Post by **Mauser1905** » Thu Jan 03, 2013 12:29 pm

vinitmanu wrote:
HariMathy wrote:Is the address proof required for OCI application?

Don't think you require any address proof if you are applying in person. However, it's best to carry one.

Jurisdiction
High Commission of India, London: Applicants not residing in the Counties of England listed below, which are covered by the Consulate in Birmingham or not residing in Scotland, which is covered by the Consulate in Edinburgh, can submit their applications at High Commission of India, London. Applicants residing in Wales and Northern Island can submit their applications at the High Commission of India, London.

Consulate General of India, Birmingham: Birmingham, Durham, Humberside, Isle of Man, Isle of Scilly, Lancashire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Manchester, Merseyside, Midlands (West), Northumberland, Cheshire, Nottinghamshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Cleveland, Tyne and Wear, Warwickshire, Yorkshire (North), Yorkshire (South), Yorkshire (West), Cumbria and Derbyshire.

Consulate General of India, Edinburgh: Edinburgh together with whole of Scotland.
http://www.hcilondon.in/passport.php

Obviously this is for passports, but extends to all consular, oci related jurisdicton as well. And how do embassy/consulates ascertain the applications jurisdiction? Address proof.
Inconsistent approaches by the individual employees at HCI may be giving wrong impression!

rowantree · Post by **rowantree** » Fri Jan 04, 2013 12:57 pm

t1seeker wrote:
PG1983 wrote:I'm about to apply for surrender certificate for myself. The photocopies of Indian passport, Uk Passport, Naturalisation certificate have to be self-attested. Does this mean just sign and date or do I need to add some words as well?
sign + full name + date

Do you have to photocopy all the pages of your British Passport or just the photopage + Observation?

vij_sp_1980 · Post by **vij_sp_1980** » Fri Jan 04, 2013 1:37 pm

just the photopag

vinitmanu · Post by **vinitmanu** » Sat Jan 12, 2013 5:53 pm

rowantree wrote:
t1seeker wrote:
PG1983 wrote:I'm about to apply for surrender certificate for myself. The photocopies of Indian passport, Uk Passport, Naturalisation certificate have to be self-attested. Does this mean just sign and date or do I need to add some words as well?
sign + full name + date
Do you have to photocopy all the pages of your British Passport or just the photopage + Observation?

Photopage + observation page !

TintinHerge · Post by **TintinHerge** » Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:21 am

I got my British citizenship almost 7 years ago but have not used my Indian passport since then (no stamps, etc). What is the average fine I might get in this case? (just a ballpark number)

Thanks

vinitmanu · Post by **vinitmanu** » Sat Jan 19, 2013 9:14 pm

TintinHerge wrote:I got my British citizenship almost 7 years ago but have not used my Indian passport since then (no stamps, etc). What is the average fine I might get in this case? (just a ballpark number)

Thanks

Scroll down the page and have a look the link here for penalty.

r4012209 · Post by **r4012209** » Sat Jan 19, 2013 11:37 pm

Hi:
I have a confusion:
which should i apply for; oci or pio
what's the difference
which is more preferable of the two
i'd like to be able to travel to india as & when i wish
& whenever i wish
i have an indian passport now
& shall be applying for my british passport soon by god's will
thank u all for your responses

vinitmanu · Post by **vinitmanu** » Sun Jan 20, 2013 5:31 pm

r4012209 wrote:Hi:
I have a confusion:
which should i apply for; oci or pio
what's the difference
which is more preferable of the two
i'd like to be able to travel to india as & when i wish
& whenever i wish
i have an indian passport now
& shall be applying for my british passport soon by god's will
thank u all for your responses

OCI seems to be a slightly better option than PIO. Have a look here and decide for yourself.

I-L-R-2011 · Post by **I-L-R-2011** » Mon Jan 21, 2013 3:12 pm

Sent: 19/01/2013 (Postal - Royal Mail SD)
Received by VFS: 21/01/2013
Processed by VFS: 22/01/2013
Surrender Certificate Issue Date: 24/01/2013
Returned by VFS: 25/01/2013
Receipt of Surrendered certificate: 26/01/2013

rkg1 · Post by **rkg1** » Tue Jan 29, 2013 1:48 pm

Mode of application: in person at Cardiff Visa application center
Date of application: 21/01/2013
Date VFS processed : 24/01/2013
Date VFS Sent to High Commission : 24/01/2013
Date received by Indian high commission: not sure
Date passport revoked: 28/01/2013
Date of receipt of SC: 31/01/2013

nnj10 · Post by **nnj10** » Tue Feb 05, 2013 12:55 pm

Sent: 26/01/2013 (Postal - Royal Mail SD)
Received by VFS: 28/01/2013
Processed by VFS: 29/01/2013
Surrender Certificate Issue Date: 30/01/2013
Returned by VFS: 04/02/2013
Receipt of Surrendered certificate: 05/02/2013

Impressed with fast turn-around.

ssachida · Post by **ssachida** » Thu Feb 07, 2013 4:14 pm

Applied @VFS Victoria: 24 Jan
Certificate issue date : 25 Jan
Available @VFS : 28 or 29th Jan

Collected shortly after. The VFS experience was hands down the best consular service ever. In over 10 yearsof getting visa, passports, renewal, etc ... none has been this painless. Now, if only HCI would outsource OCI applications to VFS!

drana · Post by **drana** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 10:24 pm

hi i am in very difficult situation. i have got british passport and want to apply for indian visa. but i need to surrender my indina passport before apply for indian visa. is it possible can i do both application same time and get indian visa in 5 days. coz i have got only 5 days before i fly... please help me

ssachida · Post by **ssachida** » Sun Feb 10, 2013 12:29 am

You have a 3 month grace period to travel on your Indian passport. The grace period begins on the day of naturalisation, not British passport issuance.
I just travelled using this clause last month.

If it's more than 3 months you may want to check the applicable fine and still use your Indian passport.

To answer your question : no, you can't apply for surrender certificate and Indian visa simultaneously.

Hope this helps.

drana · Post by **drana** » Sun Feb 10, 2013 9:01 am

Hii thanx but vfs hayes manager says if u wanna do both application we don't mind. N one of my did both applicatioon same time n he got visa in 3 days

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