Surrendring Indian passport

[Mauser1905]

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]

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]

just the photopag

[vinitmanu]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[ssachida]

Ok, my information is from vfs Victoria . I hope you are right.

Unless it's been over 3 months since naturalisation why would you bother though?

In any case, good luck. Do let us know how you get on.

[vinitmanu]

I'm inclined towards ssachida.. That's what I understood that you can't apply for visa and surrender certificate at the same time. However, hope you prove us wrong and it would be helpful to a lot of members if you can apply both at the same time.

Do let us know.

[vishal_n]

Mode of application: in person at VFS Victoria
Date of application: 11/02/2013
Date VFS processed : 11/02/2013
Date VFS Sent to High Commission : 12/02/2013
Date received by Indian high commission: TBA
Date passport revoked: TBA
Date of receipt of SC: TBA

[GoanG]

Can anyone help me, do we have to apply for the surrender certificate in the UK, or can we apply for it elsewhere?? as I have recently got naturalised, and have to travel to Malaysia to live there, was wondering to save time for myself, is it a must to apply for the surrender certificate here or could it be in Malaysia?
Also what documents do we require to send with the surrender certificate application?
Many thanks,

[vij_sp_1980]

check that link for list of documents required.

http://in.vfsglobal.co.uk/surrender_checklist.html

Regarding whether you can surender in malaysia unfortunately i dont know.Better i suggest you to email them and you will get reply soon as VFS services are good.

Check the above site for contact details as well.

ALso let us also know what is the outcome.

[GoanG]

check that link for list of documents required.

http://in.vfsglobal.co.uk/surrender_checklist.html

Regarding whether you can surender in malaysia unfortunately i dont know.Better i suggest you to email them and you will get reply soon as VFS services are good.

Check the above site for contact details as well.

ALso let us also know what is the outcome.

Thank you for your response, I did speak to the Indian Consulate and I have to apply for the surrender certificate here in the UK.

Could any one tell me do you have to send the copy of all the pages of the British passport with your application or just the important pages?

Many thanks,

[vij_sp_1980]

just the photo page photocopy is sufficient.

[sruthiv]

Hi all
I have handed my families Indian passports at VFS Glasgow Office on 06/03/2013 for surrender.
After I have applied we have received couple of text messages-
First one on 07/03/2013 stating our applications have been dispatched to the high commission of India for processing.

Second one on 09/03/2013 stating our applications are under process at the High commission of India.

I have contacted VFS via e-mail and they informed that they can't comment any thing about progress as they forwarded it to High Commission of India.

After 9th of march 2013 till to date we haven't received any further correspondence. We have been advised that it can take upto 3 weeks
for surrender certificate and cancelled Indian passports to arrive. It has been four weeks now and we haven't received any document so far.

Does anyone know where and whom to contact?
Thank u

[maverick18]

Mode of application: In person at Victoria Visa application center
Date of application: 05/04/2013
Date VFS processed : 05/04/2013
Date VFS Sent to High Commission : 05/04/2013
Date received by Indian high commission: 06/04/2013
Date passport revoked: 08/04/2013
Date of receipt of SC: 10/04/2013

[ranji82]

Mode of application: in person at VFS Birmingham
Date of application: 05/04/2013
Date VFS processed : 05/04/2013
Date VFS Sent to High Commission : 06/04/2013
Date received by Indian high commission: 06/04/2013
Date passport revoked: 15/04/2013
Date of receipt of SC: 16/04/2013