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by DineshSRD
Wed Mar 06, 2024 10:09 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5642
Views: 1606881
India

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Surrender Certificate Timeline and Status : Application Submitted : 06-Nov-2023 at VFS Hounslow. Application Status : 06-Nov-2023 – Passport application along with fee details have been received. The same is under processing at the Embassy/Consulate. Application Status : 07-Nov-2023 – Surrender Cert...
by DineshSRD
Thu Feb 15, 2024 9:40 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Surrendring Indian passport
Replies: 1130
Views: 395367
India

Re: Surrendring Indian passport

Hi ST542016,

Only one application to be submitted with the current passport details. The expired passport will be physcially checked and given back to you whilst appointment. Current passport will be taken and returned with cancelled status.

Good luck
Dinesh
by DineshSRD
Thu Feb 15, 2024 9:40 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Surrendring Indian passport
Replies: 1130
Views: 395367
India

Re: Surrendring Indian passport

Hi ST542016,

Only one application to be submitted with the current passport details. The expired passport will be physcially checked and given back to you whilst appointment. Current passport will be taken and returned with cancelled status.

Good luck
Dinesh
by DineshSRD
Thu Feb 15, 2024 9:40 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Surrendring Indian passport
Replies: 1130
Views: 395367
India

Re: Surrendring Indian passport

Hi ST542016,

Only one application to be submitted with the current passport details. The expired passport will be physcially checked and given back to you whilst appointment. Current passport will be taken and returned with cancelled status.

Good luck
Dinesh
by DineshSRD
Wed Feb 14, 2024 12:11 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5642
Views: 1606881
India

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Hi learner1947 and Art87ee , I called the number 02037938629 to get VFS Hounslow mail details. For VFS Hounslow, we need to mail renunciation certificate copy to info.inhayes@vfshelpline.com. They acknowledge your mail within 48 hours. For other CGI/VFS centre mail details, please call the number (I...
by DineshSRD
Wed Dec 13, 2023 11:28 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Surrender of Indian passport and Renunciation of citizenship
Replies: 5
Views: 2746
India

Re: Surrender of Indian passport and Renunciation of citizenship

Hi dewdrops1420, I posted a responce for your question in other topic. But this topic question is more clear with important information, i would suggest the below as best option for you and your son's travel in Feb 2024, 1) Once you receive British passport and Surrender certificate, apply for e-vis...
by DineshSRD
Wed Dec 13, 2023 11:16 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Travel to India with British passport and e-visa whilst OCI is in process
Replies: 21
Views: 5543
India

Re: Travel to India with British passport and e-visa whilst OCI is in process

Hi dewdrops1420, 1) For first question - "Can I apply for OCI after submitting renunciation and take a chance to see if I would receive it before travel to India in Feb 2024?" - Yes. But most definitely you won’t receive it before Feb 2024. There is a huge backlog, as applications from Oct...
by DineshSRD
Wed Dec 13, 2023 11:04 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Renunciation process
Replies: 27
Views: 10929
India

Re: Renunciation process

Hi nehurane, We can apply for Renunciation certificate before Surrender certificate application or in parallel with Surrender certificate application. But you won’t get your Renunciation certificate until a Surrender certificate is granted. Surrender certificate is issued by HCI London whereas Renun...
by DineshSRD
Tue Nov 28, 2023 12:25 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Visiting India in December for first time on British Passport Passport
Replies: 3
Views: 1731
India

Re: Visiting India in December for first time on British Passport Passport

Hi Milsha, 1) No, you cannot apply for e-visa before surrendering your Indian passport. Also you cannot travel with Indian passport after receiving British passport. There is a 90 days grace period will apply only if you got naturalised but yet to receive your new passport from your naturalised coun...
by DineshSRD
Fri Nov 24, 2023 7:00 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Travel to India with British passport and e-visa whilst OCI is in process
Replies: 21
Views: 5543
India

Re: Travel to India with British passport and e-visa whilst OCI is in process

Hi Art87ee - Yes, I provided no to that question “Have you been to India before”. If answered yes, we need enter previous visa number. I think the question should be clear “ Have you been to India before on a visa/e-visa ?” Hi Boykingin - There is no online information stating this. I was told in VF...
by DineshSRD
Mon Nov 20, 2023 12:09 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Renunciation process
Replies: 27
Views: 10929
India

Re: Renunciation process

Hi har3601, 1) Yes, you need to have your surrender certificate copy. HCI website says you can apply Renunciation and Surrender certificate in parallel but it is lot easier if you have surrendered your Indian passport before Renunciation appointment. 2) If you are based in London, you can book your ...
by DineshSRD
Mon Nov 20, 2023 11:59 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Travel to India with British passport and e-visa whilst OCI is in process
Replies: 21
Views: 5543
India

Re: Travel to India with British passport and e-visa whilst OCI is in process

Hi dewdrops1420, Congrats on your successful AN registration. I’m in a similar situation like you and have sorted out my travel for Jan first week. My timeline : I got my approval mail for British Citizenship on Oct 23rd 2023, had private ceremony on Oct 24th , After ceremony applied for British pas...
by DineshSRD
Fri Nov 10, 2023 11:30 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Surrendring Indian passport
Replies: 1130
Views: 395367
India

Re: Surrendring Indian passport

Indian Passport Surrender (For Adult, after receiving British Passport): Timeline and Status : Application Submitted : 06-Nov-2023 at VFS Hounslow. Application Status : 06-Nov-2023 – Passport application along with fee details have been received. The same is under processing at the Embassy/Consulate...
by DineshSRD
Mon Nov 06, 2023 4:06 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9560
Views: 2065339
India

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Type: First adult passport after naturalisation Method: Online Passport Office: Corby Online application submitted: 24 October 2023 at 11:27am Identity verified: 24 October 2023 at 11:49am Documents sent: 24 October 2023 at 01:15pm Documents delivered: 25 October 2023 at 10:30am Documents confirmed ...
by DineshSRD
Tue Oct 24, 2023 2:04 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 15074
Views: 4758292
India

Re: Naturalisation application processing timelines (only)

Eligibility criteria: 5 years Tier 2 General + 1 year ILR Nationality: Indian Proof of Language: UKNARIC Method of application: Online Date of application: 28th June 2023 Biometrics appointment: 11th July 2023 (Croydon, free) Date of receipt of acknowledgement UKVI: 11th July 2023 Date of receipt of...
by DineshSRD
Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:23 pm
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
Replies: 5642
Views: 1606881
India

Re: Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

For Minor OCI application (Born in UK). Timeline and Status : Application Submitted : 24-Mar-2023 at VFS Hounslow. Date of Acknowledgement : 27-Mar-2023. Original documents received : 29-Mar-2023. OCI Processed and OCI Number assigned : 17-Apr-2023. DHL Delivery message : 21-Apr-2023. OCI delivered ...
by DineshSRD
Thu Mar 23, 2023 11:22 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Surrendring Indian passport
Replies: 1130
Views: 395367
India

Re: Surrendring Indian passport

Indian Passport Surrender : Timeline and Status : Application Submitted : 15-Mar-2023 at VFS Hounslow. Application Status : 16-Mar-2023 – Passport application along with fee details have been received. The same is under processing at the Embassy/Consulate. Application Status : 17-Mar-2023 – Surrende...
by DineshSRD
Thu Mar 23, 2023 11:21 am
Forum: Other countries
Topic: Surrendring Indian passport
Replies: 1130
Views: 395367
India

Re: Surrendring Indian passport

Indian Passport Surrender : Timeline and Status : Application Submitted : 15-Mar-2023 at VFS Hounslow. Application Status : 16-Mar-2023 – Passport application along with fee details have been received. The same is under processing at the Embassy/Consulate. Application Status : 17-Mar-2023 – Surrende...
by DineshSRD
Mon Mar 06, 2023 2:36 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: British Passport application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 9560
Views: 2065339
India

Re: British Passport application processing timelines (only)

Type: First Child passport after Naturalisation Method: Online Passport Office: HMPO Corby Application submitted: 12 Feb 2023 Identity confirmed: 12 Feb 2023 Application received: 12 Feb 2023 Documents posted: 13 Feb 2023 Documents delivered : 14 Feb 2023 Documents received and status updated at the...
by DineshSRD
Mon Feb 13, 2023 2:14 pm
Forum: British Citizenship
Topic: MN1 (registration) application processing timelines (only)
Replies: 3487
Views: 811459
India

Re: MN1 (registration) application processing timelines (only)

Eligibility criteria: One parent received ILR in Jun 2022. Child born in UK in 2021 Method of application: Online Date of application submission: 15/12/2022 Date of debit of fees: 15/12/2022 Date of biometrics appointment : 22/12/2022 Date of approval in the certificates: 01/02/2023 Date of receipt ...
by DineshSRD
Mon Feb 13, 2023 2:11 pm
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR TIMELINES- SET(O) SET(F) SET(M) (not Set(LR) PLS)
Replies: 3798
Views: 1355659
India

Re: ILR TIMELINES- SET(O) SET(F) SET(M) (not Set(LR) PLS)

Applied for ILR Route : SET(M) (Spouse)
Application type : Super Priority (Marks Lane London)
Application submitted online:18/01/2023
UKVCAS Biometric appointment: 02/02/2023 09:00
Approval Received : 03/02/2023 09:20
BRP Received: 08/02/2023
by DineshSRD
Tue Aug 30, 2022 2:05 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Dependant Visa Validity
Replies: 2
Views: 539
India

Re: Dependant Visa Validity

Thanks CR001 !
by DineshSRD
Tue Aug 30, 2022 12:26 pm
Forum: Skilled Worker Visas (UK Employer Sponsored)
Topic: Dependant Visa Validity
Replies: 2
Views: 539
India

Dependant Visa Validity

Hi, Good day. Question on skilled worker dependant visa. I hold ILR, My wife and my son have skilled worked dependant visa through my current employer (Valid until June 2025). Both are eligible for ILR in Mar 2023. I need guidance on below two questions, 1) I have an offer from new employer and will...
by DineshSRD
Fri Jul 01, 2022 10:28 am
Forum: Indefinite Leave to Remain
Topic: ILR TIMELINES- SET(O) SET(F) SET(M) (not Set(LR) PLS)
Replies: 3798
Views: 1355659
India

Re: ILR TIMELINES- SET(O) SET(F) SET(M) (not Set(LR) PLS)

Applied for ILR Route: SET (O)
Application Type: Super Priority
Date Application Submitted: 15/06/2022 15:30
Date Biometrics Appt attended: 27/06/2022 11:00 (Marks Lane - London)
Approval Received: 28/06/2022 07:57
BRP Card Received: 30/06/2022 14:00

Good luck everyone.