Indian passport surrender

[karens]

Hi all,

I filled up the Online Application for the Indian Passport Surrender process.

i uploaded my passport photo and signature, and also the 3 supporting documents.

Now I have downloaded the Online-Filled-Application-Form which has my Photo and Signature already on it, and I guess I just to need to sign the bottom of Page-02 where it says 'Signature/Left Hand Thumb Impression of Applicant (If applicant is minor, either parent to sign)'.

Now my query is, I cannot travel to the BLS Office in Toronto, so how can I sent my ->

1) online_application (signed on bottom of Page-02)
2) supporting_documents (Address proof , Canada Citizenship certificate, Canada Passport)
3) physical_photo (is it 2inch x 2inch dimension or ??) - Do I need to sign the back of the 2 photos or keep it empty ??
4) application_fees ($116 CAD) - Bank Draft

Also I need BLS to courier the Surrender certificate back to my home address in Ontario.

Please can someone guide me on to proceed with this.

Thanks in advance.

 

[forw.jane]

Hi all,

I filled up the Online Application for the Indian Passport Surrender process.

i uploaded my passport photo and signature, and also the 3 supporting documents.

Now I have downloaded the Online-Filled-Application-Form which has my Photo and Signature already on it, and I guess I just to need to sign the bottom of Page-02 where it says 'Signature/Left Hand Thumb Impression of Applicant (If applicant is minor, either parent to sign)'.

Now my query is, I cannot travel to the BLS Office in Toronto, so how can I sent my ->

1) online_application (signed on bottom of Page-02)
2) supporting_documents (Address proof , Canada Citizenship certificate, Canada Passport)
3) physical_photo (is it 2inch x 2inch dimension or ??) - Do I need to sign the back of the 2 photos or keep it empty ??
4) application_fees ($116 CAD) - Bank Draft

Also I need BLS to courier the Surrender certificate back to my home address in Ontario.

Please can someone guide me on to proceed with this.

Thanks in advance.

Call BLS Toronto and book the courier service for pickup and delivery.

 

[karens]

Call BLS Toronto and book the courier service for pickup and delivery.

Hi there,
I hear conflicting details about sending the Physical photos, some say since its on the Application form already, no need to sent while other say to sent it.
Do I need to sign on the back of the 2 photos or not ?
Pls can you help.
Thanks.

 

[forw.jane]

Hi there,
I hear conflicting details about sending the Physical photos, some say since its on the Application form already, no need to sent while other say to sent it.
Do I need to sign on the back of the 2 photos or not ?
Pls can you help.
Thanks.

Send it. No sign needed on photos.

 

[AD_CAN]

anyone recently submitted surrender certificate at BLS Toronto? what's the timeline?

 

[bond7890]

anyone recently submitted surrender certificate at BLS Toronto? what's the timeline?

I can’t speak for every case, but I can share something very specific based on consistent anecdotal patterns. If your Indian passport was originally issued in Toronto and you submit your surrender application at BLS Toronto, the processing tends to be noticeably faster. This was reinforced today when I submitted my own application in person at BLS Toronto (my passport was also renewed and issued locally back in August 2025). The staff member at the counter told me the expected timeline for my application is about two weeks.

 

[AD_CAN]

I can’t speak for every case, but I can share something very specific based on consistent anecdotal patterns. If your Indian passport was originally issued in Toronto and you submit your surrender application at BLS Toronto, the processing tends to be noticeably faster. This was reinforced today when I submitted my own application in person at BLS Toronto (my passport was also renewed and issued locally back in August 2025). The staff member at the counter told me the expected timeline for my application is about two weeks.

Thank you! my passport issued in India, applied 23rd April, its showing "Processing at Consulate General", lets see how much time it takes