Can I surrender my Indian passport by post?
Can I surrender my Indian passport by post?
The Indian Citizenship Act 1955 does not allow dual citizenship for persons of Indian origin. Once you have acquired foreign citizenship, you are required to surrender your Indian passport at the nearest Indian mission/post to renunciate Indian citizenship.
Can I surrender my expired Indian passport?
A: Yes, expired passports too can be presented for surrendering. Renunciation/Surrender Certificate will not be issued for Impounded, Revoked, Suspended, and Cancelled (against Re-issue) passports.
How long do I have to surrender Indian passport?
within 90 days
Indian passport holders who are recently naturalized U.S. citizens must surrender their Indian passport within 90 days of their US Naturalization. Upon successful surrender of Indian passport, the passport should carry a stamp indicating, cancelled due to acquiring foreign nationality.
Where can I Surrender my Passport in India?
All applications for renunciation/surrender of Indian passports are to be made at the India Passport and Visa Services centre.
How long does it take to renounce Indian citizenship?
You have three years to renounce your Indian citizenship (aka passport surrender). And you can continue to use your Indian passport to travel for three months from the day of becoming a Canadian citizen.
Can a Canadian citizen apply for an Indian passport?
Once you become a citizen you can only enter Canada using a Canadian passport. Sahil ji go to India on e visa, In India you can surrender your Indian Passport for Rs 5000 only this will be a better option. You will get Indian passport cancelled with surrender certificate in 2 weeks.
Is it an offence to have an Indian passport?
Keeping an Indian passport/acquiring an Indian passport/travelling on an Indian passport after acquisition of foreign citizenship constitutes an offence under the Indian Passport Act, 1967, and attracts penalties.