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SinghSam
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by SinghSam » Wed Jun 30, 2021 7:34 pm
abeer1987 wrote: ↑Wed Jun 30, 2021 4:08 pm
Thanks for the reply.
Just checked. It says the surrender certificate is printed. That was fast.
They will courier it soon hopefully. Next is OCI!.
Thanks
That was super quick by Birmingham office
Mine Took 2 days to receive it after it’s says printed online.
U will get text a day before delivery by DX
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Rambo_ILR
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by Rambo_ILR » Sat Jul 03, 2021 9:54 pm
Hello,
Does anyone know if child 5Y needs to attend in-person for surrendring passport?
Or can parnets sumbit along with thiers?
Thanks
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rainbowbutterfly
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by rainbowbutterfly » Mon Jul 05, 2021 10:50 am
Rambo_ILR wrote: ↑Sat Jul 03, 2021 9:54 pm
Hello,
Does anyone know if child 5Y needs to attend in-person for surrendring passport?
Or can parnets sumbit along with thiers?
Thanks
Hi
At VFS office in Smethwick (Birmingham) either of the parents can submit the application. Children don't have to attend. They in fact allow only one person inside.
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sachinb
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by sachinb » Mon Jul 05, 2021 2:22 pm
Just an update.
Its been over a month since i submitted my application for my surrender certificate.
The HCI have not been picking the telephone and responses from repeated emails are "wait","clearance awaited","priority to passports expiring in June".
Now it is July,so wonder if they would say priority is being given to passports which expire in July,so on and so forth.
So anyone applying for this document, don't have your hopes high of receiving it within a week to 10 days and do not expect any sort of service and clear explanation from them as to what is going on once you have submitted it.
Some emails on their website bounce back stating it does not exist, and there is no response to telephone calls .
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rainbowbutterfly
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by rainbowbutterfly » Tue Jul 06, 2021 9:43 pm
sachinb wrote: ↑Mon Jul 05, 2021 2:22 pm
Just an update.
Its been over a month since i submitted my application for my surrender certificate.
The HCI have not been picking the telephone and responses from repeated emails are "wait","clearance awaited","priority to passports expiring in June".
Now it is July,so wonder if they would say priority is being given to passports which expire in July,so on and so forth.
So anyone applying for this document, don't have your hopes high of receiving it within a week to 10 days and do not expect any sort of service and clear explanation from them as to what is going on once you have submitted it.
Some emails on their website bounce back stating it does not exist, and there is no response to telephone calls .
Post your concern on HCI London twitter handle. You will see how quick it will get resolved.
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sachinb
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by sachinb » Wed Jul 07, 2021 5:48 am
rainbowbutterfly wrote: ↑Tue Jul 06, 2021 9:43 pm
sachinb wrote: ↑Mon Jul 05, 2021 2:22 pm
Just an update.
Its been over a month since i submitted my application for my surrender certificate.
The HCI have not been picking the telephone and responses from repeated emails are "wait","clearance awaited","priority to passports expiring in June".
Now it is July,so wonder if they would say priority is being given to passports which expire in July,so on and so forth.
So anyone applying for this document, don't have your hopes high of receiving it within a week to 10 days and do not expect any sort of service and clear explanation from them as to what is going on once you have submitted it.
Some emails on their website bounce back stating it does not exist, and there is no response to telephone calls .
Post your concern on HCI London twitter handle. You will see how quick it will get resolved.
Thank you for that suggestion.I have looked at their Twitter handle and they do not have the option of sending a direct message to them.But ,will give it a try next time.
Finally after repeated emails ,phone calls ,it has been sent to VFS.
Hope my experience with the OCI is better than this.
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rainbowbutterfly
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by rainbowbutterfly » Wed Jul 07, 2021 10:45 am
sachinb wrote: ↑Wed Jul 07, 2021 5:48 am
rainbowbutterfly wrote: ↑Tue Jul 06, 2021 9:43 pm
sachinb wrote: ↑Mon Jul 05, 2021 2:22 pm
Just an update.
Its been over a month since i submitted my application for my surrender certificate.
The HCI have not been picking the telephone and responses from repeated emails are "wait","clearance awaited","priority to passports expiring in June".
Now it is July,so wonder if they would say priority is being given to passports which expire in July,so on and so forth.
So anyone applying for this document, don't have your hopes high of receiving it within a week to 10 days and do not expect any sort of service and clear explanation from them as to what is going on once you have submitted it.
Some emails on their website bounce back stating it does not exist, and there is no response to telephone calls .
Post your concern on HCI London twitter handle. You will see how quick it will get resolved.
Thank you for that suggestion.I have looked at their Twitter handle and they do not have the option of sending a direct message to them.But ,will give it a try next time.
Finally after repeated emails ,phone calls ,it has been sent to VFS.
Hope my experience with the OCI is better than this.
That's very good news! Hope your OCI process goes much smoother. Good Luck!
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by mbujjibabu » Thu Jul 08, 2021 11:28 am
Surrender cert timeline
VFS-Goswell, London
appointment slot booked on: 25/05/2021
appointment slot: 05/07/2021 11:15 am
application submission date: 22/06/2021
surrender cert issued and printed: 06/07/2021
next day post delivered on: 08/07/2021
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by mental4vray » Thu Jul 08, 2021 4:25 pm
Surrender Certificate Timeline:
Appointment slot booked on: 17/05/2021
Appointment slot: 02/07/2021 @ 12:00 at VFS-Hounslow
Application submission date: 02/07/2021
Surrender certificate issued and printed: 06/07/2021
Documents Delivered: 08/07/2021 by DX
Paid a total of £143.44 at the counter.
Surrender Passport Fees: £117
Consular Surcharge: £2
Service Charge: £6.20
SMS Charge: £1.67
DX Courier Charge: £12.50
Admin Charge: £4.07
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Jojo0316
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by Jojo0316 » Sat Jul 31, 2021 2:38 pm
Guys did anyone get a confirmation email after booking VFS appt. I didn’t get a confirmation email only a print out page.
Also guys loads of spots available in Edinburgh. I just checked.
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rainbowbutterfly
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by rainbowbutterfly » Mon Aug 02, 2021 12:22 pm
Jojo0316 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 31, 2021 2:38 pm
Guys did anyone get a confirmation email after booking VFS appt. I didn’t get a confirmation email only a print out page.
Also guys loads of spots available in Edinburgh. I just checked.
Hi
I received email from
admin@hcilondon.gov.in every time I booked an appointment through the HCI London website. If you have not received email, you can as well print the appointment from their website.
Thanks
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Jojo0316
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by Jojo0316 » Mon Aug 02, 2021 3:11 pm
rainbowbutterfly wrote: ↑Mon Aug 02, 2021 12:22 pm
Jojo0316 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 31, 2021 2:38 pm
Guys did anyone get a confirmation email after booking VFS appt. I didn’t get a confirmation email only a print out page.
Also guys loads of spots available in Edinburgh. I just checked.
Hi
I received email from
admin@hcilondon.gov.in every time I booked an appointment through the HCI London website. If you have not received email, you can as well print the appointment from their website.
Thanks
Thank you so much for replying. Did not get any email but printed out the confirmation page. Hopefully that will be enough and they don’t turn me away.
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juhi
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by juhi » Tue Aug 17, 2021 1:06 pm
Hi,
Is anyone successful in booking online appointments for London jurisdiction? I have been struggling to make one. Are they even releasing any dates for appointments. After readng some comments here, thought of going through Birmingham or Edinburgh but they are now redirecting everyone to High commission of London website.
OR
can we apply for Indian visa and travel on our British passports instead of surrendering Indian passports?
I would appreciate any response or advice on when to look out for appointments.
Thanks
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crl234
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by crl234 » Wed Aug 18, 2021 11:26 am
Is there any way to track the status? Its been more than 10 days, haven't received surrender certificate yet.
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juhi
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by juhi » Fri Aug 20, 2021 4:44 pm
crl234 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 18, 2021 11:26 am
Is there any way to track the status? Its been more than 10 days, haven't received surrender certificate yet.
Have you received your certificate yet?
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SinghSam
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by SinghSam » Sun Aug 22, 2021 4:29 pm
crl234 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 18, 2021 11:26 am
Is there any way to track the status? Its been more than 10 days, haven't received surrender certificate yet.
https://portal3.passportindia.gov.in/Online/welcomeLink
Log into ur id
And on the bottom of the page it will be ur application
Press on select dot on ur application on left
Then On the bottom it will say track ur application
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SinghSam
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by SinghSam » Sun Aug 22, 2021 4:35 pm
juhi wrote: ↑Tue Aug 17, 2021 1:06 pm
Hi,
Is anyone successful in booking online appointments for London jurisdiction? I have been struggling to make one. Are they even releasing any dates for appointments. After readng some comments here, thought of going through Birmingham or Edinburgh but they are now redirecting everyone to High commission of London website.
OR
can we apply for Indian visa and travel on our British passports instead of surrendering Indian passports?
I would appreciate any response or advice on when to look out for appointments.
Thanks
Try to book an appointment between 7pm-8pm
U might able to find some slots available if u lucky .
U have to surrender Indian passport within 3 months of naturalization certificate issued I assumed ,
U can book appointment in other jurisdictions ( birmingham or Edinburgh)
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by Harveykhamb16 » Sat Aug 28, 2021 10:08 am
Hello Guys
Just trying to fill form for Surrender Certificate .Form take you to Indian MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS SITE.In which they ask you to fill Pincode and it does not accept UK Postcode ,State,District etc..I have filled out the form and left those above questions and took the print out.Is that acceptable at the time of Submission in the VFS ?...
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juhi
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by juhi » Sun Aug 29, 2021 5:40 pm
SinghSam wrote: ↑Sun Aug 22, 2021 4:35 pm
juhi wrote: ↑Tue Aug 17, 2021 1:06 pm
Hi,
Is anyone successful in booking online appointments for London jurisdiction? I have been struggling to make one. Are they even releasing any dates for appointments. After readng some comments here, thought of going through Birmingham or Edinburgh but they are now redirecting everyone to High commission of London website.
OR
can we apply for Indian visa and travel on our British passports instead of surrendering Indian passports?
I would appreciate any response or advice on when to look out for appointments.
Thanks
Try to book an appointment between 7pm-8pm
U might able to find some slots available if u lucky .
U have to surrender Indian passport within 3 months of naturalization certificate issued I assumed ,
U can book appointment in other jurisdictions ( birmingham or Edinburgh)
Thanks! was able to book an appointment to surrender the passport finally.
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Harveykhamb16
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by Harveykhamb16 » Sun Aug 29, 2021 9:22 pm
Hello Guys i booked my appointment for surrender passport in Goswell but now i can find appointment near to my house in Hounslow but it does not allow me to book.Anybody can guide how to reschedule my appointment for different Vfs centre near to m y house.Btw i have sent an email to embssy to cancel my existing appointment.If anybody could just share their idea how to rescheduke ,Please?
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by alwaysintransit » Thu Sep 16, 2021 3:31 pm
Try to apply at mid night india time, so at 7:30pm UK time (until we switch our clocks by an hour next month). They release a new date every day at midnight.
juhi wrote: ↑Tue Aug 17, 2021 1:06 pm
Hi,
Is anyone successful in booking online appointments for London jurisdiction? I have been struggling to make one. Are they even releasing any dates for appointments. After readng some comments here, thought of going through Birmingham or Edinburgh but they are now redirecting everyone to High commission of London website.
OR
can we apply for Indian visa and travel on our British passports instead of surrendering Indian passports?
I would appreciate any response or advice on when to look out for appointments.
Thanks
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by alwaysintransit » Thu Sep 16, 2021 3:35 pm
You would not be able to book a new appointment until your current appointment is cancelled. You need to email Indian embassy to cancel the current appointment and it takes 2 weeks for it to happen. You can only apply for a fresh appointment once your current appointment is cancelled. So if you do not want to delay your application, go to Goswell Road.
Harveykhamb16 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 29, 2021 9:22 pm
Hello Guys i booked my appointment for surrender passport in Goswell but now i can find appointment near to my house in Hounslow but it does not allow me to book.Anybody can guide how to reschedule my appointment for different Vfs centre near to m y house.Btw i have sent an email to embssy to cancel my existing appointment.If anybody could just share their idea how to rescheduke ,Please?
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gag285
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by gag285 » Thu Sep 30, 2021 9:55 am
Does anyone know:
1. If expired Indian passports are ok to surrender. My application was done prior to the passport expiring but I never got appointments at the time and have only managed to find one for 22nd Oct, (passport expired in Aug) hope they don't make tantrums out of this.
2. Somebody mentioned surrender needs to be within 3 months of naturalization. I thought the rule was you can only travel on your Indian passport for 3 months from your naturalization and never after your British passport. Does this apply to surrender too? I have been trying to surrender my passport but there were no appointments.
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by dontringthebell » Sun Oct 03, 2021 11:33 pm
gag285 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 30, 2021 9:55 am
Does anyone know:
1. If expired Indian passports are ok to surrender.
Yes, I did Surrender after 14 months of expiry My application was done prior to the passport expiring but I never got appointments at the time and have only managed to find one for 22nd Oct, (passport expired in Aug) hope they don't make tantrums out of this.
They won't
2. Somebody mentioned surrender needs to be within 3 months of naturalization.
Earlier the better but not mandatory I thought the rule was you can only travel on your Indian passport for 3 months from your naturalization and never after your British passport. Does this apply to surrender too?
You are absolutely correct, it does not apply to surrendering passport I have been trying to surrender my passport but there were no appointments.
Don't worry your fine.
Don't misconstrue my views for professional immigration advice, just trying to give back to a community that helped me through my journey.
WP-> HSMP-> Tier 2G D-> ILR-> BC-> OCI
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by as1501 » Wed Oct 06, 2021 1:24 pm
Hope it helps someone is same situation.
Surrender certificate timeline
VFS-Hounslow
Appointment slot: 30/09/2021
Surrender cert issued and printed: 05/10/2021
Next day post delivered on: 06/10/2021