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Pick up is only available in the afternoon, please make sure you check the BLS website for the exact pick up time and try and be early (45 min to 1 hr early) to be first in the queue..
 
My tracking shows me that :: Surrender certificate has been granted and is available for issuance..after that how long ??
 
Surrender Passport Application:
Mailed via Purolator to BLS Surrey from Edmonton: 04/24/2025
Application Delivered to BLS Center: 04/25/2025
Hello Vishal, any updates on your application? My time line is pretty similar to yours and my application was done thought Edmonton BLS as well!
 
Surrender Passport Application: In-person at BLS Montreal (Ottawa Jurisdiction)
Application Date:: 04/24/2025
Status: "Surrender certificate is under review at Indian Embassy/Consulate."

Anyone else waiting for surrender certificate and has same timeline?
 
Surrender Passport Application: In-person at BLS Montreal (Ottawa Jurisdiction)
Application Date:: 04/24/2025
Status: "Surrender certificate is under review at Indian Embassy/Consulate."

Anyone else waiting for surrender certificate and has same timeline?
It takes 7-8 weeks for Ottawa.
 
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Surrender Passport Application: In-person at BLS Montreal (Ottawa Jurisdiction)
Application Date:: 04/24/2025
Status: "Surrender certificate is under review at Indian Embassy/Consulate."

Anyone else waiting for surrender certificate and has same timeline?
Update:

Yesterday evening status changed to: "Surrender certificate has been printed"

Anyone know how much time it will take to receive it at home?
 
Update:

Yesterday evening status changed to: "Surrender certificate has been printed"

Anyone know how much time it will take to receive it at home?
about 2 weeks or so, but Ottawa is known to be a lot slower than Toronto so just factor in an additional week
 
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