very confused about renunciation of indian Citizenship

[ggn1199]

Hello everyone,

I need some help I have recently submitted my application for renunciation of Indian citizenship and paid the fees of 8000 INR. Now when i am trying to book the appointment for renunciation at VFS goswell I am unable to book the appointment.

I already have an appointment for surrender of passport. When i read some of other threads here i fount out that renunciation step is no longer compulsory so Is it ok if I just attend the surrender of Indian passport appointment?

Can i leave the application which i filled for renunciation and not bother attending the renunciation appointment?

Thanks in advance for all the help!

[ggn1199]

Hello please can someone help?

Thanks!

[sathyauk]

Hello please can someone help?Renunciation is no more a step for OCI. You can apply for surrendering of passport. Once you receive the surrender certificate you can apply of OCI straight away.

Thanks!

[ggn1199]

Hello,

Thanks for your reply. one more small query please. We will apply for surrender certificate for Indian passport this week. After applying for surrender certificate I believe it takes few weeks for surrender certificate come in post but we need to travel to India in 2nd week of October. Can I apply for Indian E-visa using my British passport? or do i need to wait for the surrender certificate before I can travel to India?

Thanks in advance for all the help.

[sathyauk]

Hello,

Thanks for your reply. one more small query please. We will apply for surrender certificate for Indian passport this week. After applying for surrender certificate I believe it takes few weeks for surrender certificate come in post but we need to travel to India in 2nd week of October. Can I apply for Indian E-visa using my British passport? or do i need to wait for the surrender certificate before I can travel to India?You can apply for e-visa before getting your surrender certificate. E-visa and surrender certificate are two different process

Thanks in advance for all the help.