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Passport Surrender
Mandatory renunciation of Indian citizenship and cancellation of passport after naturalization.
Required Documents
Step-by-Step Process
Timeline Audit
Checking naturalization dates to avoid high 'Grace Period' penalties.
Renunciation Portal
Guided filling of the MHA (Ministry of Home Affairs) portal forms.
Document Stacking
Arranging citizenship certs and original passports in VFS/BLS order.
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
Gov Pass-through Costs
*Note: These are mandatory pass-through costs. Our professional assistance fee is separate and protects you from losing these fees due to rejection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the processing time for Passport Surrender?
Our initial review takes 24 Hours Pack Prep, and official government processing is approximately 2-4 Weeks.
What documents are needed for Passport Surrender?
Commonly required documents include: Indian Passport (Most Recent/Valid), Foreign Citizenship Certificate (Long form), Current Foreign Passport Copy, and more.
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