Are you really confused
about how to renew Indian passport in
Canada? Don’t worry you found the right page. We found that most of the
Indians people are little bit confusing on BLS website.
In this article we will
guide you completely about Indian passport
renewal in Canada which includes Document Required, Fees, and Applying
Process etc.
Indian
Passport Renewal in Canada Application Form Online
We are starting with
Registration steps for Indian Passport Renewal.
Step 1: For Registration
Visit https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in and click
on Registration (check image below for help).
Step 2: Fill the Online
Registration form by providing your detail (Sample given below) and then click
on “Register” at the end
of the form.
Step 3: After Successfully
Register, You are now ready to Login, the next step is to “click on the login”, provide your
login id and password for Login.
Step 4: After Successfully login , New window will be appear , you need to choose the very first option “Apply for Ordinary Passport” , this is for Indian Passport renewal in Canada.
Step 5: After Choosing “Apply for Ordinary Passport”,
you will be required to fill Application Form for Ordinary Passport, where you need
to select your passport type, mark it as in the
image below, but in Reissue Reason choose your own reason, so after you marked all the fields
successfully, click on the “Next
Button”.
Step 6: After this, An
Applicant need to fill the rest of the application form, so make sure you fill everything correct in the remaining part of the
application.
Family Detail: While filling rest of the application form, you will be
required to enter your family detail, remember that this detail should be exactly same as on your Passport.
Address Detail: Please note that If applicant is filling Indian address
in ‘Address to be printed’ field, current
Canadian address should be entered in ‘Other Address’ field
and vice versa.
Emergency Contact Detail: Remember that, your emergency contact detail should be
other than your. You can give the contact number where you are working or any
other which is easily accessible.
File Number: In the field of Indian
Passport file number, enter the file number that is on your existing passport last pages.
After you successfully fill
the application form, this will generate the Web File Number and PDF file. Applicant should
take a print out of the PDF file generate after filling the application.
Please check all the details
before validating and printing the form as after submission
online, no changes can be made. Ensure that all data entered matches
with your current passport.
Signatures
on Application form:
- Sign at first and
last page of application form and also paste the photograph.
- Minor Applicant (Below 18 Years) need to sign at first page (below the picture).If a minor cannot sign, using only black ink, apply left thumb impression for boys and right for girls.
- Both parents must sign last page of application. (Parents’ signatures should match with their signatures on their passports).
Photograph
Detail for Application form
Note: The photo requirements
are very strict. Please follow the following instructions:
- The photograph should be in
color and of the size of 2 inch x 2 inch (51 mm x 51
mm).
- Head coverings are not permitted except for religious reasons.
- The background should be a plain white or off-white.
- It should have full face, front view, eyes open.
- Photo should present full head from top of hair to bottom of chin.
BLS
Application Center in Canada
An Application Form cannot
be submitted at the Visa Application Centre on an applicant's behalf. It is
recommended that you post/courier
your application, as this will save your travel to and queuing time at
the Centre.
Checklist
for Indian Passport Renewal in Canada
Other Documents that are
required to submit. You (Applicant) are required to fill and sign each
application that you submit.
Checklist for Ottawa: Download Now
What
are the Documents Required for Indian Passport Renewal in Canada?
Arrange and setup the
Documents that need to be ready. There are some important Documents Required that
you need to submit, Keep in mind that all the copies
provided should be self-attested by the applicant, Parents should attest
in case of Minor’s documents.
- Annexure E needs to be filled and signed by the applicant: Download Annexure E
- Indian passport Original and Photocopies
- Proof of status in Canada and for this Valid Permanent Resident Card or Work Permit or Study permit (Original and Photocopies/Notary Attested copies)
- Landing Paper (Original and Photocopy/Notary Attested copy)
- If on Study Permit: Student ID and Enrollment letter from the educational institution (Photocopies)
- Proof of Address in Canada:
{Original and photocopies/Notary Attested copies of Driver’s License/Provincial ID/Notice of Assessment OR Utility Bill (Original)/MSP Invoice (Original)}
The latter two must be less than 6 months old) - If new Indian address is to be printed on the passport, notarized or original proof from India in addition to Canadian proof of address
In addition, some additional
documents will required according to condition:
If Indian passport is lost or damaged
- The fees of lost/damaged
Indian passport is $255 (Consular fee) + $3 (ICWF) +
$7.40 (BLS Service fee)
- You need to fill and submit Annexure F: Download Annexure F
- Copy of police report/Card with file number (in case of lost passport)
- You should mention in police report if your Canada proof of status (Visa/ Permit/PR card) is lost.
If Indian Passport is expired for more than 1 year
- Provide Evidence in affidavit and explain reason for delay: Download affidavit.
- Receipt of Search letter (Search of Citizenship records) Download Indian Passport Renewal Application form for a search of Citizenship and fill this if you don’t have.
If Indian Passport is expired for more than 3 year
- You are required to submit Original Search letter.
- Please Provide Evidence in affidavit and must explain reason for delay: Download affidavit.
In case If the Applicant is on Super Visa
- Your Current passport and Status in Canada (Photocopy).
- If former Indian National then last held cancelled Indian passport and Landing paper (Photocopy).
- Keep in mind that No passport services are available to claimants of refugee status in Canada.
- Proof of Address in Canada:
{Original and photocopies/Notary Attested copies of Driver’s License/Provincial ID/Notice of Assessment OR Utility Bill (Original)/MSP Invoice (Original)}.
In case If the Applicant is on Visitor Visa
- If the applicant is
providing IRB letter (Canada Immigration & refugee board clearance form)
for stating no refugee claim has been made then Full
validity passport would be issued.
- If no IRB letter (Canada Immigration & refugee board clearance form) is attached then Short validity passport of one year would be issued.
- No address proof is required if you are on visitor visa.
- Keep in mind address to be printed on passport would be either same as per passport or address in India (proof required).
- In online application for passport please fill Canadian address as other address.
If PR (Permanent Resident) card has expired
- Provide expired PR Card photo copy.
- PR Card renewal receipt.
- Landing Paper (Original and copy/Notary Attested copy).
If you want to Add or Remove Name of Spouse in Indian Passport
- For Addition: Provide Marriage Certificate (Photocopy) and Spouse’s Current passport (Photocopies).
- For Deletion: Provide Divorce certificate (Photocopy).
If Applicant is below 18 years (Minor Applicant)
- Provide Indian passport (Original and Photocopies).
- Landing Paper (Original and photocopy/Notary Attested Photocopy).
- Status of Minor in Canada: PR Card, Study permit, Visitor permit (Original and Photocopies/Notary Attested copies).
Additional Documents of both parents to include:
- Provide Indian Passports (Self Attested Photocopies).
- Proof of Address in Canada
{Original and photocopies/Notary Attested copies of Driver’s License/Provincial ID/Notice of Assessment OR Utility Bill(Original)/MSP Invoice(Original) } .The latter two must be less than 6 months old).
- Proof of status in Canada: Valid PR Card or Work Permit or Study permit (Self Attested Photocopies).
- Landing paper (Self Attested Photocopies).
- Canadian/Foreign passports if any along with Last held cancelled Indian passport (Self Attested Photocopies).
- If both parents are applying for the minor, Annexure D needs to filled and signed by both the parents: Download Annexure D.
- If single parent is applying for the minor, Annexure C (In addition to Annexure D) needs to be filled and signed by the parent: Download Annexure C.
If parents are divorced:
- Divorce Certificate issued by the Court.
- Government Order Granting Sole Custody.
How much does it cost to renew Indian passport in Canada?
- The fee for re-issue of passport is CAD$ 110.40 containing 36 pages - validity 10 years.
- The fee for re-issue of passport for minors below 18 years of age is CAD$ 77.40 containing 36 pages.
While Submitting Fee keep in
mind the following:
- Fees / processing charge are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- You are required to provide Postal order only in favor of BLS International Services Canada Inc., which includes Passport fee (CAD$ 100 for adults) (CAD$ 67 for minors) + consular surcharge (CAD$ 3 for both adults and minors) + BLS Service charges (CAD$ 7.40 both for adults and minors) + Return courier fees which is $20, to send back your processed application.
- Keep in mind that do not enclose any cash in your postal application envelope. BLS will not be responsible for the loss of cash or the postal orders.
- Postal applications can be sent only to the Ottawa, Brampton and Vancouver application Service Centers.
How
long does Indian passport renewal take in Canada?
According to BLS:
- If your Passport is issued
from Ottawa, the processing time is approximately 2 months.
- If your Passport is issued
from Toronto, minimum processing time is 15 working days.
- If your passport is issued
by CGI Vancouver, minimum processing time is 2-4 working weeks.
- If your passport is Issued
in India or other Mission minimum processing
time is 2 Months.
That’s it, we hope you
understand this article quite well, if you still have any question regarding Indian Passport Renewal in Canada, ask
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