To surrender your Indian passport and book an appointment with BLS International, follow these steps:
StepbyStep Guide to Surrender Indian Passport and Book BLS Appointment
1. Complete the Online Application Form
Visit the official Government of India Passport Seva website: Passport Seva.
Register as a new user if you don't already have an account.
Login and click on "Apply for Surrender Certificate.”
Fill out the application form with accurate details and submit it.
Download and print the application form once submitted.
2. Gather Required Documents
Filled application form.
Original Indian passport.
Copy of Indian passport (all used pages).
Proof of Indian citizenship renunciation (if applicable).
Proof of current nationality (e.g., foreign passport).
Passportsized photographs (as per the specifications mentioned on the BLS website).
Payment receipt of the surrender fee (if paid online).
Any other documents specified by the BLS website or local Indian consulate/embassy.
3. Book an Appointment with BLS International https://www.blsindiacanada.com
Visit the BLS International website for your country (e.g., BLS International USA, BLS International Canada).
Select the service “Surrender of Indian Passport.”
Register or log in to the BLS portal.
Select your nearest BLS center.
Choose an available date and time for your appointment.
Confirm and book your appointment.
Print the appointment confirmation.
4. Submit Your Application at BLS Center
Visit the BLS center on your appointment date with all required documents.
Submit your application and pay any applicable fees (if not paid online).
Collect the receipt and any acknowledgment provided by BLS.