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Consulate General of India Birmingham

Surrender of Indian Passport

Indian nationals considering acquisition of foreign citizenship are reminded that the Indian Citizenship Act does not provide for dual citizenship. Thus, Indian nationals who have acquired foreign citizenship are required to apply for a 'Surrender Certificate' by surrendering their Indian Passport. Under Section 12(1A) of the Passports Act, possession of an Indian passport by foreign nationals is a cognizable offence.

Surrender Certificate: Please apply for the Surrender Certificate at https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in.

Application for Surrender of Indian Passport is to be submitted at the VFS service centre along with the following documents after taking an appointment for VFS Services:

Indian Passport in original
Copy of Indian Passport (front, last, and all non-blank pages)
One photograph
Copy of Foreign Passport
Copy of Naturalization Certificate
Fee: £20 + ICWF

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