Surrendering Indian passport after acquiring Indian citizenship is mandatory. Step by step guide for surrender. Visa Factory, Auckland, New Zealand - 020 47 47 47 7 / 09-250 4997
Upon acquiring foreign nationality like obtaining New Zealand citizenship, Indian citizens in New Zealand are required to surrender their Indian passports to the nearest Indian diplomatic mission applicable to them. This process involves submitting an application form, the original Indian passport, and documentation proving the acquisition of the new nationality, such as a citizenship certificate. It's crucial to complete this process promptly as holding both an Indian passport and a foreign nationality is illegal under Indian law. The surrendered passport will be cancelled and returned to the applicant after the necessary procedures are completed. Contacting the Indian mission in New Zealand directly or visiting their website is recommended for the most up-to-date information on required documents and procedures if you are doing this surrender application yourself. If your application is complete and accurate, the mission will forward it to the passport authority in India for processing. The processing time for surrender application can range between 45 days to 90 days depending on your particular case. Once the passport is cancelled, it is returned to the applicant along with a surrender certificate via courier.
Let Visa Factory Consultants handle your application for Indian Passport and experience a stress-free application process of Indian Passport. Our expertise and personalized service take the burden off your shoulders, ensuring your application is complete, accurate, and submitted efficiently. From document preparation to final collection, we will guide you every step of the way, saving you time, frustration, and potential delays. Focus on your travel plans, and leave the paperwork to us.
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The High Commission of India in Wellington, New Zealand charges a fee of NZD $45 for a standard size passport booklet of 36 pages for Adult India passport. The High Commission of India, New Zealand's fee for a passport booklet of 60 pages is NZD $45 for Adult India passport.
Visa Factory's experienced visa and passport consultants can prepare your all required application forms and all the prescribed documents/annexures at a very reasonable fee starting FROM NZD $150 (non-refundable) which is in addition to Government's application fee.
You can do your application yourself. If you are doing this application yourself, you can find list of documents required in general cases, step-by-step-guide and fees for passports or visas for India in New Zealand on this page. However, please note that out of 100 DIY applications, at least 50 to 70 applications are deemed as incomplete or incorrect applications.
Many applicants in New Zealand face application rejections due to incomplete or incorrectly filled forms. In fact, based on our experience, 50% to 70% of self-prepared applications are returned or deemed by the Government of India as incomplete or incorrect applications. This can lead to significant delays, stress, and financial loss.
We provide here step-by-step-guide on how you can surrender your Indian passport in New Zealand. For help & assistance please call Visa Factory consultants on 020 47 47 47 7.
Many applicants in New Zealand face application rejections due to incomplete or incorrectly filled forms. In fact, based on our experience, 70% of self-prepared applications are returned by the Government Departments due to missing or incorrect documents or errors in forms. This can lead to significant delays, stress, and financial loss.
The following is a list of general documents typically required for surrender of an Indian passport in New Zealand after acquiring foreign or New Zealand passport. Please note: This is a general list, and specific requirements may vary depending on individual circumstances.
Many applicants in New Zealand face application rejections due to incomplete or incorrectly filled forms. In fact, based on our experience, 70% of self-prepared applications are rejected by the Government Departments due to missing or incorrect documents or errors in forms. This can lead to significant delays, stress, and financial loss.
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Consulate General of India Auckland Office Hours Phone: (+64) 09-600-1686
Visa Factory can typically prepare your Indian passport renewal application within 1-2 business days of receiving all necessary information and documents via email. The Indian High Commission in Wellington and Consulate General of India in Auckland generally processes passport renewals within approximately 30 to 40 working days. However, processing times may vary depending on individual circumstances. For specific details regarding Indian passport renewal processing times in New Zealand, please contact Visa Factory at 020 47 47 47 7 or 09-8891133 or admin@visafactory.co.nz.
