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Indian Passport Renewal from BLS Toronto

rai786

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Sep 12, 2017
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Thanks @poppedpluto. Appreciate your prompt response!

Also, can we drop off the package directly at Purolator if we choose the pick-up/drop option.
Yes you can just take the printed label to any purolator location and also you will get free envelope to send your application. I dropped my application at purolator location today.
 
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rai786

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Sep 12, 2017
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@rai786 What option did you choose from the drop-down when requesting pick-up on BLS website?
I chose the pick and drop option and i believe they charge for this service according to your postal code , after this its upto you like you want them to come to your house for pick up or you can go to them and about the tracking no you get that in your email from purolator when you pay for their service at bls site
 
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nixster

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Jan 4, 2021
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I chose the pick and drop option and i believe they charge for this service according to your postal code , after this its upto you like you want them to come to your house for pick up or you can go to them and about the tracking no you get that in your email from purolator when you pay for their service at bls site
@rai786 thanks very much for your help, really appreciate it :)
 

greencard14

Star Member
Jan 31, 2014
199
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USA
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-Ottawa
NOC Code......
2173
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
04-06-2014
IELTS Request
Sent with app
Med's Request
13-11-2014
Med's Done....
11-12-2014
Its $110.4 CAD. You just need to provide one postal order or bank draft of this amount under name of BLS given on website and send it with your application.
Hi, shouldn't BLS service fees of $7.40 should be on a separate bank draft per the PDF? This is for Toronto, not sure for other jurisdictions.
 

greencard14

Star Member
Jan 31, 2014
199
27
USA
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-Ottawa
NOC Code......
2173
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
04-06-2014
IELTS Request
Sent with app
Med's Request
13-11-2014
Med's Done....
11-12-2014
Hi all, we need to stick one photo to the main application on the first page, but where do we need to attach the other photo?
 

poppedpluto

Star Member
Jul 14, 2020
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Hi, shouldn't BLS service fees of $7.40 should be on a separate bank draft per the PDF? This is for Toronto, not sure for other jurisdictions.
no you can include all in one draft. I submitted to Toronto jurisdiction as well and just received my new passport back as well.
 
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greencard14

Star Member
Jan 31, 2014
199
27
USA
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-Ottawa
NOC Code......
2173
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
04-06-2014
IELTS Request
Sent with app
Med's Request
13-11-2014
Med's Done....
11-12-2014
no need to stick any photos, just include 2 copies of photos in your application package.
Thank you very much. Going to drop off today. On the first page of application it says to paste a 2 X2 and sign below. That one was confusing.
 

poppedpluto

Star Member
Jul 14, 2020
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My Passport Renewal Timeline with no address change for Toronto Jurisdiction and Brampton Center (time line below):

1. Application sent to BLS Toronto Jurisdiction in Brampton via Purolator shipping label: Dec 21st
2. BLS email notification about application receival: Dec 22nd
3. BLS Website updated to "passport processing at embassy": Dec 27th
4. India Embassy GOV website updated to "Application is being processed": Dec 29th
5. India Embassy GOV website updated to "Passport Print has been initiated": Jan 2nd
5. India Embassy GOV website updated to "Passport has been printed": Jan 4th
5. BLS website application tracking updated to "Passport dispatched via Purolator": Jan 6th
5. New Passport received via Purolator on: Jan 7th
 

greencard14

Star Member
Jan 31, 2014
199
27
USA
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-Ottawa
NOC Code......
2173
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
04-06-2014
IELTS Request
Sent with app
Med's Request
13-11-2014
Med's Done....
11-12-2014
would we have to submit proof of the return courier paid since we are paying online?
The instructions say that they will know that we paid based on the passport information that we provide while creating the label.
 
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priscilla.mp

Newbie
Jan 10, 2021
6
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Hi all- I am looking to renew my Indian passport and I live in Toronto. Is there a tatkaal option at the moment to do the renewal? Any help is appreciated!! Thanks :)
 

greencard14

Star Member
Jan 31, 2014
199
27
USA
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-Ottawa
NOC Code......
2173
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
04-06-2014
IELTS Request
Sent with app
Med's Request
13-11-2014
Med's Done....
11-12-2014
Hi all- I am looking to renew my Indian passport and I live in Toronto. Is there a tatkaal option at the moment to do the renewal? Any help is appreciated!! Thanks :)
On the BLS website when we first visit, there is a popup message regarding Covid procedures. If you scroll down, they did mention they Tatkal is available via mail now. We applied in Tatkal actually. One thing though is that in the PDF checklist which is part of the application, they will mention who is not eligible for Tatkal, so double check that part to make sure you are eligible.
 
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priscilla.mp

Newbie
Jan 10, 2021
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On the BLS website when we first visit, there is a popup message regarding Covid procedures. If you scroll down, they did mention they Tatkal is available via mail now. We applied in Tatkal actually. One thing though is that in the PDF checklist which is part of the application, they will mention who is not eligible for Tatkal, so double check that part to make sure you are eligible.
Thank you so much for your response !!! How much did the tatkaal cost?
On the BLS website when we first visit, there is a popup message regarding Covid procedures. If you scroll down, they did mention they Tatkal is available via mail now. We applied in Tatkal actually. One thing though is that in the PDF checklist which is part of the application, they will mention who is not eligible for Tatkal, so double check that part to make sure you are eligible.
Thank you so much for your response !!! I see the pop up that they have resumed tatkaal. How much did the tatkaal cost and what is the processing time for it? Also , I don’t see the eligibility part in the PDF. Where can I find it ? Thanks again for your help . I appreciate it :)
 

greencard14

Star Member
Jan 31, 2014
199
27
USA
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-Ottawa
NOC Code......
2173
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
04-06-2014
IELTS Request
Sent with app
Med's Request
13-11-2014
Med's Done....
11-12-2014
Thank you so much for your response !!! How much did the tatkaal cost?

Thank you so much for your response !!! I see the pop up that they have resumed tatkaal. How much did the tatkaal cost and what is the processing time for it? Also , I don’t see the eligibility part in the PDF. Where can I find it ? Thanks again for your help . I appreciate it :)
Tatkal is $309.40

The information for tatkal eligibility is in the checklist pdf on the first page:
https://www.blsindia-canada.com/CanadaVisaCCT/Toronto-Passport-Re-Issue-Checklist.pdf