Compliance Notice: Private assistance service. Not a government website. Not affiliated with VFS/BLS/Consulate. Official decisions and processing are handled exclusively by the corresponding government agencies and their authorized partners. No guaranteed approval.

Passport Surrender

Mandatory renunciation of Indian citizenship and cancellation of passport after naturalization.

Required Documents

Indian Passport (Most Recent/Valid)
Foreign Citizenship Certificate (Long form)
Current Foreign Passport Copy
Proof of Naturalization Date

Step-by-Step Process

1

Timeline Audit

Checking naturalization dates to avoid high 'Grace Period' penalties.

2

Renunciation Portal

Guided filling of the MHA (Ministry of Home Affairs) portal forms.

3

Document Stacking

Arranging citizenship certs and original passports in VFS/BLS order.

4

Certification

Securing the Surrender Certificate needed for OCI and property.

High Rejection Alert (Official Centers)

Statistics show that over 30% of individual applications are rejected or put 'On Hold' at the VFS/BLS counter due to minor documentation errors, photo non-compliance, or signature mismatches. This often leads to lost courier fees and weeks of delay. Our Done-With-You service eliminates this risk by auditing your file before you ship.

Processing Time

Our Expert Review24 Hours Pack Prep
Official Govt Window2-4 Weeks*

Gov Pass-through Costs

Govt & Consular FeesUSD 175 (Approx)
Official CourierUSD 25-40

*Note: These are mandatory pass-through costs. Our professional assistance fee is separate and protects you from losing these fees due to rejection.

Need expert help avoiding mistakes?

Our advisors ensure your files are perfect before submission to VFS/BLS.

Private assistance service. Not a government agency. Pricing above reflects official government/courier fees as placeholders only. Our service fees are additional. Official processing times are subject to change.