Hi thanks for the info great video. Quick question guys: When I have printed the application and gathered all documents, should I be going to BLS office or the Indian consulate to submit? Thanks all again
Hi - is it necessary to upload photograph online? The checklist I got from BLS website says "One color photo as per below specification is required to be uploaded online with the OCI application. Photograph uploaded online must be the same as the physical photograph pasted on your OCI application form". I don't see an option to upload photograph online
Hello sir, Do i need to send BLS both passports photocopy only front and back pages of passports OR all 36 pages copies along with other documents while surrendering original indian passport?
Hello Bro ! a question ... Do we need to leave our left thumb impression along with the signature as well on the printed application form ?? Or just Signature is fine ? Kindly, let me know thank you :)
I changed my last name. should I use the previous last name as it appears on my Indian passport or should I use the new 1 that is on my Canadian passport?
Hello, can someone explain if we have to upload all the supporting docs also online? Or we have to fill this application and submit and then take all docs to bls? Please advice.
Thanks for the video but this stupid form's "register" button isnt working in browser. I have tried chrome, IE, safari.. not able to press the Register button..
Thank you for your help! Do we have to take appointment with BLS to submit application? How long does it take to receive surender certificate after submitting application?
Hello I forget what I put in my mom's surname column because now they have changed surname after marriage and what I have to write or if they don't have any surname in her passport.
Any idea on if you had a US tourist visa issued on your Indian passport, do you have to let the US know that you are applying to surrender your Indian passport where the visa was issued?
I'm assuming you have Canadian citizenship and that is why u r watching this video. So considering that, U don't really need the US visa anymore as you are allowed to visit US with your Canadian passport anytime. Therefore, no you don't need to let anyone know anything about you surrendering Indian passport.
Great video, thanks for the step by step info! One advice for you, you shouldn't make all your personal information (like passport number, email address, etc) public here on RUclips as someone could use it to do impersonation / identity theft on you. Use a "blur" filter on sensitive details in your video. Stay safe!
How much process time does it take to get certificate? We have to travel in end of March is it possible I will be able to get the certificate before that?
Hi, I've booked an appointment to surrender Indian passport. Please explain how exactly can I surrender and also apply for visa at the same time. I see in the visa checklist that surrender certificate is mandatory.
Hi, awesome video. Really appreciate you showing step by step how to submit the application. Question, do you know what happens if someone makes a mistake in the submitted application? Is there a way to withdraw or edit it or do we have to submit another application?
Thanks for your videos. My kids and spouse passports are going to expire in one year. They are living in Canada for just 7 months as of now. I am going to renew my spouse and kids passport. They are currently on implied status of SOWP & Kids Study Permit extensions and waiting for the results. They have their expired open work permit and study permits and the submission letter of SOWP & Study Permit extensions as the proof. Is it possible to renew with this documents ? And they do not have proof of address on their own name but I have mine. What can I show alternative address proof documents for them.
Question: filled out OCI form And column for dual nationality says - Yes whereas i have not selected this option while fillinv out form, confirmed twice. Is it because my Indian passport is still valid ? Unable to figure out what am i doing wrong?
Thanks for the video, it was brilliant. Please let me know for "Foreign Nationality Acquisition Date (DD/MM/YYYY)" (Page 1 - Personal Details), should that be the Canada passport issue date or the oath taken / citizen certificate date Also the Spouse Nationality, my wife also got her Canadian citizenship recently, hence should I opt India or Canada. Thanks for your time in answering me the questions.
Hi, thanks for the information. Unfortunately the passport office didn’t sent my citizenship certificate along with my canadian passport 😢 and i am getting back and forth to get that. Is that possible i can surrender my Indian passport without the certificate copy?
Hello, thank you for this video. I just wanted to know, if i plan to travel in October first week that is more than a month now, how should i proceed to get both Surrender certificate as well as Indian Visa. Can i apply them together? I ll be receiving my Canadian passport next week and then immediately want to apply for surrender and Indian Visa. Please guide. Thank you.
@@CanadaDiaries thanks so much for quick response- you are amazing. Sorry for a bit more questions. 1.) If I have to travel in october, do you think i shud go for OCI or first secure ViSA so that my visit doesnt get hindered? 2.) Also if i dont get BLS appointment anytime soon, can i go and just stand in queue. 3.) For Visa also i need to approach BLS Or that can be all done online? ( again sorry for so many questions, but you are very helpful)
I prefer visa sometimes oci takes 2 to 3 months.I am not sure about the bls appointment my bls was walk in so check with them . Visa application you need to fill everything online and print and submit through bLS
What is the address proof we can submit for minors ? Should we submit any other documents for minors like birth certificate, parents document etc ? I am asking because its mentioned postal application has to be sent in separate couriers for each one in the family.
@@CanadaDiaries Thank you so much for replying quickly. I got confused because in the checklist first page it says copy but on the second page, they mentioned that original Canadian passport is required!.
I become Canadian citizen on April 2010. In 2009 my Indian passport was stolen and was reported to the police. I now only have a copy of the Indian passport and not the original, do you know how this will work?
Hello brother thank you so much for the video, indeed it has helped me a lot in filling my application form. I just have one doubt, do we have to mention isd or canadian code while mentioning our phone number in the respective area? Thank you
Hi thanks for the info great video. Quick question guys: When I have printed the application and gathered all documents, should I be going to BLS office or the Indian consulate to submit? Thanks all again
Bls office
And sir can I apply for OCI immediately after surrendering indian passport right at the BLS office?
And in Toronto there are no appointments left so hopefully they’ll allow walk in, thanks again!!
You can do both together at same time
@@CanadaDiariescan I mail them to BLS vancouver? Will it take longer?
So you paste the pic after printing the application and just send it manually right ?
You don’t have to upload anyhting in there right ?
Either you can upload picture online or pasted after printing
Do you have to go to BLS center or to the Consulate General?
BLS
@@CanadaDiaries Thanks!
Hi - is it necessary to upload photograph online? The checklist I got from BLS website says "One color photo as per below specification is required to be uploaded online with the OCI application. Photograph uploaded online must be the same as the physical photograph pasted on your OCI application form". I don't see an option to upload photograph online
I pasted the photograph after I print the application form
Hello sir, Do i need to send BLS both passports photocopy only front and back pages of passports OR all 36 pages copies along with other documents while surrendering original indian passport?
Front, back any visa pages and original Indian passport
Do we need to surrender latest Indian passport or both passports if we have two?
Latest passport only
@@CanadaDiaries Thank you!
Thanks for making a video really helpful just would love to know how long does it take to get the Certificate.........
Maximum 8 weeks
After print the form do I have to go to the BLS office to submit the form and other documents?
Yes
Do we have to send our canadian passport in application or photocopies can work ?
Only photocopy
Thanks
Hello Bro ! a question ... Do we need to leave our left thumb impression along with the signature as well on the printed application form ?? Or just Signature is fine ?
Kindly, let me know thank you :)
Some bls make you do a thumb impression. When I applied signature was fine
@@CanadaDiaries thank you
I changed my last name. should I use the previous last name as it appears on my Indian passport or should I use the new 1 that is on my Canadian passport?
I am not sure please check with BLS
@@CanadaDiaries is there a number we can call and ask. I tried the surrey and vancouver number but it's not going through
7786524855
Will check and let you know if they have any other number
@@CanadaDiaries I found an email and got a quick response. Thank you so much for your help :)
Bro, can I surrender after getting my Canadian Citizen Certificate? passport is delayed
You need passport copy
@@CanadaDiaries no need to send original right?
Also for address proof can i use pp copy? dont want to send my driver license
I used driver’s licence
Are you submitting at bls right ?
@@CanadaDiaries yes BLS brampton
Great video. Just one question. Do you have mail Original Canadian passport as well along with rest of the documents?
Yes
Is the Indian passport surrender process for minor (kids) the same ??
Most of the part same. But kids application need more supporting documents
Do we not need to fill FORM XXII ?
I didn’t
Thank you for help
Do we have to make an appointment at the local BLS office? I cannot seem to find the details to make an appointment?
Some bls allowed walk ins
Check with local bls centre
Hello, can someone explain if we have to upload all the supporting docs also online? Or we have to fill this application and submit and then take all docs to bls? Please advice.
Supporting documents don't need to upload
Thanks for the video but this stupid form's "register" button isnt working in browser. I have tried chrome, IE, safari.. not able to press the Register button..
Still having trouble ?
Thank you for your help! Do we have to take appointment with BLS to submit application? How long does it take to receive surender certificate after submitting application?
Some BLS need appointments.
Just double check with the BLS.
My processing time was 1 month
Can it be submitted online or does it have to be in person?
You have to fill online
You can print out then submit in person at BLS. Some BLS do pickup option from your home
Hello I forget what I put in my mom's surname column because now they have changed surname after marriage and what I have to write or if they don't have any surname in her passport.
You have to call BLS or consulate and you can ask for the options
Any idea on if you had a US tourist visa issued on your Indian passport, do you have to let the US know that you are applying to surrender your Indian passport where the visa was issued?
I don’t think so
I'm assuming you have Canadian citizenship and that is why u r watching this video. So considering that, U don't really need the US visa anymore as you are allowed to visit US with your Canadian passport anytime. Therefore, no you don't need to let anyone know anything about you surrendering Indian passport.
Can you please let me know what to write in the checklist under the "To be verified by applicant sections"?
Can you screenshot that and send
because I couldn’t find that section
canadadiaries01@gmail.com
so what did you write here?
@@bsjbsj I just did a tic mark.
great job bud keep it up thanks
Thanks for the support
Great video, thanks for the step by step info! One advice for you, you shouldn't make all your personal information (like passport number, email address, etc) public here on RUclips as someone could use it to do impersonation / identity theft on you. Use a "blur" filter on sensitive details in your video. Stay safe!
Thank you😍
Actually the information entered in the video are not valid😁
@@CanadaDiaries I got my citizenship in 2012, July,,, can I apply for it now? As of now my passport has “cancelled “ stamp
I think so but double check with bls
@@CanadaDiaries I think I lost my SC, can I get a duplicate copy please
THX A LOT.
Hi, can the same process be done with an expired Indian passport?
Not sure about that . Please check with consulate
Thank you
How much process time does it take to get certificate? We have to travel in end of March is it possible I will be able to get the certificate before that?
It takes 6 to 8 weeks. You don't need these certificates for travel
@@CanadaDiaries To apply visit Visa I do
Visitor visa you will get in 2 to 4 weeks
@@CanadaDiaries yup but to get that I will need surrender certificate apparently
When I applied I did both together
Now your only option is e visa
E visa doesn't need a surrender certificate
what documents for minor child as a proof of address and who can sign their application form. TIA
You can use one of the parent’s drivers license
Sign both parents
Good work
Thank you
Hi, I've booked an appointment to surrender Indian passport. Please explain how exactly can I surrender and also apply for visa at the same time. I see in the visa checklist that surrender certificate is mandatory.
You can submit both applications together. If you book 2 Appointments
@@CanadaDiaries Thanks! So I just need to book passport and visa appointment back to back?
Yes normally like that
Also, depends on the BLS.
My suggestion is to call the local BLS and confirm
Hi, awesome video. Really appreciate you showing step by step how to submit the application. Question, do you know what happens if someone makes a mistake in the submitted application? Is there a way to withdraw or edit it or do we have to submit another application?
I am not sure
For visa application any error you can submit another application.probably same
@@CanadaDiaries yeah I think so too but I will call bls and update the thread. Thank you!
Thanks for your videos. My kids and spouse passports are going to expire in one year. They are living in Canada for just 7 months as of now. I am going to renew my spouse and kids passport. They are currently on implied status of SOWP & Kids Study Permit extensions and waiting for the results. They have their expired open work permit and study permits and the submission letter of SOWP & Study Permit extensions as the proof. Is it possible to renew with this documents ? And they do not have proof of address on their own name but I have mine. What can I show alternative address proof documents for them.
I think you should call the consulate and check with them.
Aiyo saar, carararies! (Canada Diaries) Malayali ano? SAme here! Thanks for the info!
Yes
Can i apply OCI and surrender certificate together?
Yes
Also can i apply visitor visa at same time?
I applied passport surrender and visa at same time .
Visa I got it in 10 days and surrender certificate took over a month
Question: filled out OCI form
And column for dual nationality says - Yes whereas i have not selected this option while fillinv out form, confirmed twice.
Is it because my Indian passport is still valid ?
Unable to figure out what am i doing wrong?
Can i get surrender certificate while waiting to get canadian passport ?i have my original citizenship certificate.
No
You need Canadian passport copy for the application
Thanks for the video, it was brilliant.
Please let me know for "Foreign Nationality Acquisition Date (DD/MM/YYYY)" (Page 1 - Personal Details), should that be the Canada passport issue date or the oath taken / citizen certificate date
Also the Spouse Nationality, my wife also got her Canadian citizenship recently, hence should I opt India or Canada.
Thanks for your time in answering me the questions.
1.oath taken date
2.canada
Thank you !
Do you know if we can surrender passport and apply for OCI at the same time?
I think yes
No You can not. They changed it this year I believe. U will need the surrender certificate in order to apply for OCI.
How long is the processing time right now for the Passport renunciation at Ottawa, anyone?
Not sure about Ottawa, but for Toronto it’s 2-3 weeks.
Normally 3 to 4 weeks
Hi, thanks for the information. Unfortunately the passport office didn’t sent my citizenship certificate along with my canadian passport 😢 and i am getting back and forth to get that. Is that possible i can surrender my Indian passport without the certificate copy?
you need that certificate to surrender Indian passport. May be you can wait to surrender Indian passport
Hi.bro...I don't have indian passport what we do
You have Canadian passport ?
You can apply for Indian visitor visa to go to India
Hello, thank you for this video. I just wanted to know, if i plan to travel in October first week that is more than a month now, how should i proceed to get both Surrender certificate as well as Indian Visa. Can i apply them together? I ll be receiving my Canadian passport next week and then immediately want to apply for surrender and Indian Visa. Please guide. Thank you.
You can submit together
Surrender certificate will take more than a month but visa normally within 2 weeks
@@CanadaDiaries thanks so much for quick response- you are amazing. Sorry for a bit more questions. 1.) If I have to travel in october, do you think i shud go for OCI or first secure ViSA so that my visit doesnt get hindered? 2.) Also if i dont get BLS appointment anytime soon, can i go and just stand in queue. 3.) For Visa also i need to approach BLS Or that can be all done online? ( again sorry for so many questions, but you are very helpful)
I prefer visa sometimes oci takes 2 to 3 months.I am not sure about the bls appointment my bls was walk in so check with them . Visa application you need to fill everything online and print and submit through bLS
@@CanadaDiaries ok thank you - all this info will help.
Wow .. can’t wait to give up the citizenship of india ? Lol 😆 I’m on my way too lol
What is the address proof we can submit for minors ? Should we submit any other documents for minors like birth certificate, parents document etc ? I am asking because its mentioned postal application has to be sent in separate couriers for each one in the family.
Child birth certificate and parents driving license
Always better to submit at the BLS
In case if you miss any documents they will tell you
@@CanadaDiaries I am from Saskatchewan. So I have to apply through postal
Ok
Checked with BLS. We just need one of parent address proof
Do we really have to mail them Original “Canadian Passport”?
It says ‘Copy’ on the checklist!
Copy and original because Indian visa on your Canadian passport
Canadian Passport (Original and copy of first page):
- Must be valid for at least 190 days.
- Must have at least two blank/unstamped pages.
No, I meant, I am surrendering my Indian passport. For that do I need to provide original Canadian passport or just a copy is fine?
I am sorry surrendering Indian passport only Canadian passport copy needed
@@CanadaDiaries Thank you so much for replying quickly.
I got confused because in the checklist first page it says copy but on the second page, they mentioned that original Canadian passport is required!.
I become Canadian citizen on April 2010. In 2009 my Indian passport was stolen and was reported to the police. I now only have a copy of the Indian passport and not the original, do you know how this will work?
Sorry I don’t know the answer. But you can call Indian consulate they will be able to help you
Hi bro me also same problem..I call indian conslate bt not solution
Hello brother thank you so much for the video, indeed it has helped me a lot in filling my application form. I just have one doubt, do we have to mention isd or canadian code while mentioning our phone number in the respective area?
Thank you
Yes
Canadian passport is a must document.
If you haven’t applied for than?
Copy of passport