Surrender of Indian Passport
Surrender of Indian
Passport
Renouncing your Indian citizenship and surrendering your Indian passport is a critical step for individuals who have acquired foreign nationality. At Connect2World Services, we streamline the surrender process, ensuring it is efficient and hassle-free.

Why Surrender Your Indian Passport?
Legal Requirement: Indian law requires that individuals who have acquired foreign nationality must surrender their Indian passport and obtain a surrender certificate.
Avoid Penalties: Failure to surrender your Indian passport can result in penalties and complications with future travel or visa applications.
OCI/PIO Applications: Surrendering your Indian passport is necessary for applying for an Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) card or a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card.
Our Surrender Services
At Connect2World Services, we offer comprehensive assistance throughout the surrender process. Here’s how we can help:
Application Preparation: We guide you through filling out the surrender certificate application form accurately to avoid delays.
Document Review: Our experts review all required documents, ensuring they meet the consulate’s specific requirements.
Submission Support: We assist with submitting your application and supporting documents to the relevant Indian consulate or embassy.
Status Tracking: We keep track of your application status and provide updates, ensuring you know when to expect your surrender certificate.
Steps to Surrender Your Indian Passport
Gather Required Documents:
- Original Indian passport
- Copy of the foreign passport or citizenship certificate
- Completed surrender certificate application form
- Proof of address and identification
- Applicable fees
2. Complete the Application:
- Fill out the surrender certificate application form accurately. We can assist you in completing the form to ensure all information is correct.
3. Submit Your Application:
- Submit the completed application form along with all required documents and fees to the designated Indian consulate or embassy.
4. Receive Your Surrender Certificate:
- Once your application is processed, you will receive a surrender certificate, confirming that you have officially renounced your Indian citizenship.