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NEW
REQUIREMENT
Persons
of Indian Origin to obtain Surrender Certificate on Renunciation of
Indian Citizenship; and also imposition of penalties for misuse of
Indian Passport Read more
by clicking here
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CONSULAR JURISDICTION
The High
Commission of India at Ottawa provides services
to those residing in Ottawa, Hull, National
Capital region comprising Kingston, Cornwall, Hawksbury, Smith Falls, Carleton Place,
Montreal
and Nunavut
territories. Only those residing in the above
areas should apply to the High Commission of India, Ottawa for
Consular Services.
If you reside in Toronto,
Quebec (except Montreal),
Manitoba, New
Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince
Edward Island and Newfoundland,
services would be given by the Consulate General of India
in Toronto. The
website is : www.cgitoronto.ca
If you reside in British
Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan,
Yukon and Northwest
territories, services would be given by Consulate
General of India in Vancouver. The website is www.cgivancouver.org
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MODE OF PAYMENT
Fees may be paid in cash at the counter, or by Bank Draft/Money
Order/Certified Cheque in favour of High Commission of India, Ottawa.
The applications may also be sent by post, but cash should
not be sent by mail.
Please note that credit/debit cards and personal cheques are not accepted by the
High Commission Of India.
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SENDING APPLICATIONS BY MAIL
All outstation applicants requesting service by return mail should ensure
that a prepaid self addressed priority courier envelope is enclosed
along with the application to enable the High Commission to return
the passports. No passports will be sent by the High Commission
by COLLECT COURIER. All documents sent
by mail should invariably be accompanied by a self addressed prepaid
courier envelope.
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VISA SERVICES
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1.
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GENERAL
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(a)
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All foreign nationals need visa to enter India.
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(b)
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Visas can be issued only on passports and NOT on Travel
Documents. The passports should be valid for a minimum period
of six months.
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(c)
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Visa application should be in the prescribed form. Those
applying for Research Visa need to fill the Research Visa
Form in addition to the usual visa form. Every column of the
application should be complete in all respects. Incomplete
applications will not be accepted/processed. Any
delay on this account will be the responsibility of the
applicant. Acceptance of visa application does not necessarily
mean grant of visa. The High Commission reserves the right to
delay/refuse visa without assigning any reasons. Visas are
issued subject to various checks and clearances. Persons, who earlier held Indian passports, while
applying for visa must submit their Canadian passport with last
Indian visa endorsement or their previous Indian passport (cancelled
or otherwise) and Landing paper.
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(d)
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The visa fee is charged
for processing the application. The fee, once charged, will not be
refunded in cases where visa is refused or application is withdrawn.
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(e)
(f)
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THE VALIDITY OF VISA STARTS FROM THE DATE OF ISSUE.
Visas are processed on receipt of the application,
irrespective of the date of travel. Applicants seeking
short term visa up to six months are, therefore, advised to apply
nearer the time of their travel so as to be able to complete their
trip within the validity of the visa.
Applicant may be required to appear for a personal interview at
the High Commission at his/her own expense.
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No vaccination is necessary for those traveling to India from Canada. However,
persons coming from or passing through Yellow Fever infected areas
are required to be in possession of a valid certificate of
vaccination against Yellow Fever before arriving in India.
AIDS test is required for
persons aged 18 years to 70 years who stay in India
for one year or more.
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(h)
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Long Term Visa holders desirous of staying for
more than 180 days are required to register at their nearest
Foreigners Regional Registration office or District Superintendents
of Police in districts.
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(i)
(j)
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An applicant who desires to visit any RESTRICTED/
PROTECTED areas in India
is required to submit an application on the prescribed proforma for issue of a Special Permit, in
addition to the visa application. The form is available at the
High Commission.
In cases of visa for Research, Missionary work,
Journalism, travel document holders and Chinese nationals, separate
rules apply.
Persons who wish to apply for visa for Film
shooting in India
may please check on website www.mea.gov.in under the
head Film Documentary Shooting.
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(l)
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All visas are valid from the date of issue. Visas
are processed on receipt of the application and visas issued
immediately irrespective of the date of travel. Kindly check
carefully that the intended stay is not beyond the expiry date on the
visa.
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(m)
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A list of closed holidays for
this year is available on the website.
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(n)
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Visas are issued and affixed on passports and, therefore,
passports must be sent with the application. No action will be
taken on applications received by fax/e-mail.
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(o)
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Two references known to the applicant both in India and in Canada
should be written on the application form. This will enable
authorities to contact the applicant in case of any emergency.
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(p)
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Non-Canadian nationals are required to fill in the
Additional Visa Reference Form (posted on this website).
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(q)
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In genuine emergency, i.e. in the case of
humanitarian and medical grounds, the visa will be granted on the
same day. Charges for this service are C$ 178/- per visa. The
applicants seeking emergency service should produce confirmed air
ticket (for travel within 72 hours) to get this service. Tourist visa is NOT grated under emergency
procedure.
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PLEASE NOTE THAT EMERGENCY VISAS WILL BE ISSUED
FOR ONLY ONE MONTH WITH SINGLE ENTRY
PAKISTAN
NATIONALS & PERSONS OF PAKISTANI ORIGIN
Special visa application is needed for Pakistani
nationals. This can be downloaded from the section containing forms.
Foreigners of Pakistani origin who continue to hold dual
nationality viz. Pakistani nationality as well as foreign nationality
must apply for visa on their Pakistani passports with visa form meant
for Pakistani nationals.
Processing of visa request by Pakistani nationals as well as
persons of Pakistani origin takes a minimum of 6 weeks.
It can take longer also as the matter is examined by the concerned
authorities in India.
The High Commission will promptly convey the decision on their
application to the applicant as soon as it is received from New Delhi. You are requested to be
patient and not make enquiries in this regard by phone, e-mail,
personal visit, fax or letters, which, due to constraints, we will
not be able to respond to. You may rest assured that we will, on our
own, pursue your case until a decision is received. The applicants
are required to submit their visa applications in person at the High
Commission.
Canadians of Pakistani origin who no longer have
Pakistani nationality and Pakistani passport must submit an affidavit
stating that they have renounced their Pakistani citizenship and
Pakistani passport. It should be duly notarized. Format of the
affidavit can be downloaded from the section containing forms on this
website. Normally, three months single entry visa is given.
Non-Canadian foreigners of Pakistani origin who no
longer hold Pakistani citizenship may also apply on their foreign
passports by submitting a certified copy of surrender certificate and
notarized affidavit as in the case of Canadians of Pakistani origin.
They are also required to submit an additional reference form meant
for foreigners which can be downloaded from
the section containing forms.
SRI LANKAN NATIONALS
For Sri Lankan nationals and Canadian nationals of
Sri Lankan origin, passports would be mailed back within four weeks.
No enquiries would be entertained before one month. Applicants should
attach photocopy of their photo ID indicating their address.
An additional reference form is also required to be submitted.
This can be downloaded from the section containing forms.
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DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST
Visa application (in prescribed format as in this website) should be
submitted along with the following documents:
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(i)
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One recent colour passport size (about 3.5 cms x 3.5 cms)
photograph in colour, showing full frontal view of face against a light
background to be pasted/stapled on the application form;
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Valid current passport and previous passport (for Canadian
passport holders not born in Canada).
Non-production of previous passport may result in delay/refusal of
visa;
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(iii)
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Requisite fee;
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(iv)
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No objection letter from either of the parents if
the child is traveling with one parent. Or both parents should sign
the visa application;
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(v)
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Additional documents may be required depending upon
the type of visas applied for;
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(iv)
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The foreign passport holders other than Canadian staying in Canada need to submit proof of their
resident status/ record of landing or any proof of stay in Canada.
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4.
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TYPES OF VISAS AND FEE SCHEDULES
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Types of visas
C$
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Tourist visa valid up to six
months
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- 62/-
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(Valid for the period mentioned and meant for
sight-seeing/holiday (non-extendable), change of purpose is not
allowed. Kindly
note that Indo-Canadians are issued tourist visa for six months only.
They will be issued only entry visa and not tourist visa for a period
of one to five years as per visa fees mentioned under the Entry
Visas)
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Transit visa (valid 15 days) single/double
entry
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- 31/-
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(Valid for 15 days from the date of issue and meant for
taking next connecting flight en route within 72 hours. Confirmed
tickets for the journey are to be produced. The visas are for
maximum two entries and are non-extendable.)
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Student visa (multiple entry)
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- 115/-
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(For bonafide students to
pursue studies in recognized educational institutions in India.
A letter from a recognized educational
institution in India
confirming admission of the applicant, duration of course and
evidence of financial arrangements made for maintenance in India.
If admission is not confirmed, provisional admission letter may also
be produced. Valid for duration of the course)
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Entry/Conference/Volunteer Visas
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(For attending Conferences/volunteering in India, a
letter of invitation from the organisers of the
Conference/Volunteering institutes and approval, if any,
obtained by the organisers from the Government of India for
holding the Conference/volunteership to be
attached. For participation in certain conferences,
reference/approval of authorities in India may be essential
and would, therefore, require a longer processing time).
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Up to six
months
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- 123/-
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Up to One
year
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- 183/-
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Up to five years
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- 306/-
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Conference
Visa fee for US passport holders
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- 174/-
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Business
Visa
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For Business, Trade, Project, Scheme, Conference,
Symposium etc. A letter from the applicant’s company
/organisation in Canada as well as an invitation letter from India indicating
the nature of applicant’s business, probable duration of stay,
the places and firms in India to be visited. All applicants are required to fill-in a Business
Information Sheet.
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Up to one
year
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- 183/-
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Up to five
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- 306/-
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Employment
visa
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(Employment Contract, proof of registration of the
company under relevant provisions of the Government of India Rules
and a letter from the employer indicating nature of job, salary
structure and duration of hire)
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Up to six months
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- 230/-
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Up to one year
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- 290/-
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More than one year up to five years
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- 413/-
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Transit visa
for Japanese nationals
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- 23/-
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All
other types of visas for Japanese nationals
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- 33/-
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All types of
visa fee for Russian nationals
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- 98/-
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All types of visa
fee for Romanian nationals
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- 151/-
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One year Business visa
for US nationals
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- 235/-
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Five Year/Ten year
Business visa for US nationals
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- 387/-
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Ten year Tourist
visa for US nationals
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- 250/-
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Restricted Area
Permit (RAP)
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- Free of Charge
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All types of visas,
including visa transfer, are issued gratis to the nationals of
Afghanistan, Argentina, Bangladesh,
Democratic People of Republic of Korea, Jamaica,
Maldives, Mauritius, South
Africa, Uruguay and
Mongolia.
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BUSINESS VISA FEES TO BE CHARGED FROM
NATIONALS OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES For Business,
Trade, Project, Scheme, Conference, Symposium etc. A letter from the
applicant’s company/organisation in Canada as well as an
invitation letter from India indicating the nature of
applicant’s business, probable duration of stay, the places and
firms in India to be visited. All applicants are required to fill-in a Business
Information Sheet.
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Country
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Visa fee
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Visa fee for
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Up
to One year
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more than one
year
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(in C$)
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Up to five
years
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(in C$)
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Ecuador
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388
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510
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New
Zealand
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220
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342
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Ukraine
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326
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449
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France
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273
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395
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Australia
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350
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472
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Czech Republic
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311
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433
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Iran
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441
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564
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Ireland
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326
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449
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Nigeria
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464
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587
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Philippines
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357
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479
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Poland
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242
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365
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Saudi
Arabia
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350
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472
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U.K.
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258
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380
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Thailand
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326
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449
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U.A.E
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655
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778
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Note: In case
country-specific visa fee is not mentioned, C$ 20 plus the fee
applicable to Canadian passport holders will be charged.
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EMPLOYMENT VISA FEES TO BE CHARGED FROM
NATIONALS OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES ON RECIPROCAL BASIS (Employment Contract, proof of registration of
the company under relevant provisions of the Government of India
Rules and a letter from the employer indicating nature of job, salary
structure and duration of the employment contract. Employment visa
for Pilots should invariably be enclosed with a security clearance
letter from Directorate General of Civil Aviation India.)
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Country
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visa
fee (in C$)
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For
six months Up to One year
More than one year
Up to five
years
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USA
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173
235
357
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U.K.
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671
732
854
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Ireland
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265
326
449
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France
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227
288
411
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Italy
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181
242
365
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Denmark
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212
273
395
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Portugal
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158
220
342
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Austria
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150
212
334
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Norway
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158
220
342
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Australia
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296
357
479
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New Zealand
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242
304
426
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Thailand
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265
326
449
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UAE
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594
655
778
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Turkey
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173
235
357
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Israel
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1550
1612
1800
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Iran
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380
441
564
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Note: In case
country-specific visa fee is not mentioned, C$ 20 plus the fee
applicable to Canadian passport holders will be charged.
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PASSPORT SERVICES
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1.
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GENERAL
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(a)
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It is an offence under the Passport Act, 1967 to knowingly furnish
false information or suppress material information. Passport
facilities can be denied on grounds of suppression of factual
information, submission of false particulars, wilful damage, tampering
of official documents or entries or transferring of passport.
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(b)
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Your Indian Passport is a valuable document. It should always be
either in your own custody or in the custody of a person duly
authorized by you. If lost or destroyed, the fact and circumstances
should be immediately reported to the nearest Mission and to the local police.
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(c)
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A photocopy of your Indian Passport should invariably be kept in a
safe place, separate from the passport itself. The copies
should include the pages showing the personal particulars, validity
of the passport, date/place of issue as also the stamp of departure
from India, entry
in Canada
and visa issued by the Canadian authorities.
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(d)
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Your Indian Passport establishes your identity in a foreign
country. Hence it is IMPORTANT to have it renewed before the date of
expiry. The passport can be submitted for renewal up to one
year before or after the date of expiry.
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(e)
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All minors are required to have a separate
passport. A child’s name will no longer be included in
the passport of either of the parents.
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(f)
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On acquiring Canadian nationality, the Indian passport should
be submitted to the nearest Indian High Commission/Consulate for
cancellation. It is returned to the holder after cancellation. Use
of Indian Passport for travel to India after acquiring any
foreign nationality is an offence and invites penalty.
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No consular services are rendered to refugees or their
dependents or to those who left India illegally.
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PROCESSING TIME
Applications for new passports/renewals require 4-6 weeks of
processing time.
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FEE SCHEDULE
Fee once paid is not refundable.
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1. T he ordinary passport booklet containing 36
pages with a maximum validity of 10 years
(no extra fee will be charged for renewals up to ten years if initial
validity is less) = C$ 65
2. Passport booklet containing 60 pages = C$ 85
3.Change in address, inclusion of
spouse's name, surname, date/place of birth etc in the passports = C$
20
4. For children below 18 years = C$ 45
5. Lost/damaged passport (fee with fine) = C$ 255
6. Police Clearance Certificate on Indian Passport = C$ 20
7. Police Clearance Certificate on Foreign Passport = C$ 32
8. Birth/Marriage Certificate = C$ 20
9. Registration of Child’s Name = C$ 15
10. Attestation (passport copy and any other document except Educational
certificates) per signature = C$
16
11. Attestation (property matters) per signature = C$ 32
12. Attestation (commercial) per signature = C$80
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RENEWAL OF PASSPORT
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(i)
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Passport
application form (EAP-I), duly filled and complete in
all respects. Please ensure that two specimen signatures of the
applicant are affixed in the boxes provided and in the declaration
column at Para 26.
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(ii)
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Existing Passport with one photocopy of first and
last page.
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(iii)
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Three identical recent colour photographs (3.5 cm
x 3.5 cm) not more than six months old, showing frontal view of full
face against a light background.
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(iv)
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Original Record of Landing /Permanent Resident card,
with one photocopy of both sides of card (to be shown and returned).
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(v)
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If applicant is not a Permanent Resident, the
original current immigration documents i.e. work permit/student
identity etc. has to be shown and one copy of both sides of the
document submitted. If the applicant is a student, details of
education institution along with period of stay is required. In case
of work permit holder, details of employer and period of employment is
required.
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If applying for renewal after six moths or more of
expiry of passport the following additional documents are required:
(a) Declaration in the form of an affidavit
affirming non-acquisition of foreign nationality, if passport is
being renewed more than six months after its expiry
(b) A written, signed
explanation by the applicant as to why the passport was not been
renewed on time should accompany the application.
(c) If the
passport renewal is being requested after one year or more of its
expiry, a Search letter from Canadian Authorities certifying
that the applicant has not acquired
Canadian citizenship is to be attached in addition to
documents at (a) and (b) above.
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(vii)
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A notarised affidavit in case of change of appearance.
Personal appearance before Consular officer is mandatory in case of
change in appearance.
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DUPLICATE PASSPORT IN LIEU OF LOST /
DAMAGED PASSPORT
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(i)
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Passport
application form (EAP-I) duly completed and
signed.
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(ii)
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3 identical, recent colour photographs (3.5 cm x
3.5 cm), showing frontal view of full face against a light background.
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(iii)
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3 copies of additional details form.
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(iv)
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Photocopy of lost/damaged passport.
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(v)
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Police Report stating clearly passport number,
date/place of issue and its validity.
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(vi)
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If landed immigrant:
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(a) Record of Landing/PR Card should be attached.
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(b) Original to be shown to the Consular Officer.
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If
not a landed immigrant:
(a) Certificate from
Immigration Canada on category/class under which application for
landing is pending
(b) Proof of
withdrawal/rejection of refugee claim (Original & photocopy)
(c) Any other immigration
document (Original & copy)
(d) Signed statement on how you
left India and came to Canada
(e) Other relevant
documents – will be intimated by the Consular Officer depending
on the case history
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(viii)
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Local photo identity card (attach a copy and show
original)
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(ix)
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All applicants are required to apply in person.
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(x)
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Please note that issuance of duplicate passport depends
on various clearances from competent authorities and there is no
specific time frame for issuance of such passports.
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(x)
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Please mention the name, receipt number and date
whenever you write to us or inquire about your case.
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NEW PASSPORT FOR A CHILD BORN IN CANADA
OF PARENTS HOLDING INDIAN PASSPORTS
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(i)
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For the
children born in Canada
where the parents wish to obtain Indian passport for them, birth
registration (EAP 2 application form) with the Indian Mission is
required before applying for passport for the newborn.
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(ii)
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Application
form (EAP-I) duly filled in and countersigned by both
parents.
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(iii)
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3 identical, recent colour photographs (3.5 cm x 3.5
cm), showing frontal view of full face against a light background.
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(iv)
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Original record of landing or immigration
document/PR card of the child, and of parents, with a photocopy.
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(v)
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Declaration for non-acquisition of foreign nationality/Canadian
passport for the child.
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(vi)
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Birth certificate showing names of parents.
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(vii)
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Consent of both parents for issue of Indian
passport. Personal appearance of the child may be required in some
cases.
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ISSUE OF PASSPORT DUE TO CHANGE OF NAME
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For change of name or surname, consequent to
marriage/divorce [for women], following documents are required to be
submitted:
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(i)
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Application
form (EA.P.1), duly filled in.
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(ii)
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Old passport with a photocopy.
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(iii)
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3 identical, recent colour photographs (3.5 cm x
3.5 cm), showing frontal view of full face against a light
background.
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(iv)
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Declaration for non-acquisition of foreign
nationality.
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(v)
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Original marriage certificate/divorce papers along
with a photocopy.
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(vi)
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Sworn Notarised Affidavit by the applicant mentioning
about change in name.
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(vii)
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Husband's passport.
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(viii.)
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Original landing record or immigration paper with
a photocopy.
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V
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CHANGE OF NAME – OTHER CATEGORIES
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In all other cases of change of name/surname in
the passport, inserting advertisements in two English newspapers
– one in local area where the applicant is residing and another
in the area of permanent residence in India – is
compulsory. After 30 days of initial inserting advertisements,
following documents should be submitted:
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(i)
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Application form for new passport (EA.P.1), duly
filled in.
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(ii)
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Old passport with a photocopy.
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(iii)
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3 identical, recent colour photographs (3.5 cm X
3.5 cm), showing frontal view of full face against a light
background.
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(iv)
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Declaration for non-acquisition of foreign
nationality.
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(v)
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Sworn notarised Affidavit by the applicant about change in
name.
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(vi)
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Original clippings of advertisements inserted in
the newspapers.
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(vii)
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Original landing record or immigration paper with
a photocopy.
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A new passport would be issued in all cases of
change of name.
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VI
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MISCELLANEOUS PASSPORT SERVICES:
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(Change in address, inclusion of spouse’s
name, date/place of birth, Police Clearance Certificate, Certificate
of date of birth, etc)
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Document Checklist:
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(a) Duly filled in Miscellaneous Services application form.
EAP 2
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(b) Current passport with copy of the
relevant pages.
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(c) Original landed paper or immigration
document, with a photocopy.
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(d) Document in support of the change
required. (In case of change in date/place of birth, an Order of a
First Class Magistrate from India is
required).
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(e) For change in name, a sworn notarised
affidavit, an advertisement in the local newspaper and in a
newspaper in India
should be given. And original clipping of newspaper advertisement
should be submitted
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(f) For change of name after marriage, marriage
certificate (if issued from India)
attested by the Consular Division of the Ministry of External
Affairs, Patiala House, New
Delhi is required.
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(g) For change of after divorce, divorce
certificate is required.
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(h) Fees – C$ 20
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Time taken: Five working days after receipt
Mail-in applications 7 working days after
receipt.
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ATTESTATION & OTHER SERVICES
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR OTHER CONSULAR SERVICES
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1
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POLICE CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE
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(i)
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Application
form (EA.P.2) duly filled in.
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(ii)
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One recent colour passport size photograph (3.5 cm
X 3.5 cm).
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(iii)
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Valid Indian/Foreign passport with valid landing
record/immigration paper/PR card.
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(In cases where Indian passports have been
issued/renewed in Canada,
the processing time would be 1-2 weeks. In other cases, it will take
6-8 weeks).
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CERTIFICATE OF DATE OF BIRTH
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(Issued only on the basis of entries in Indian
Passport and this is not a Birth Certificate but a Certificate of the
Date of Birth. Applicants are advised to check the acceptability of this
Certificate with the Canadian authorities before obtaining this
Certificate)
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(i)
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Application
form (EA.P.2) duly filled in.
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(ii)
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One recent colour passport size photograph (3.5 cm
X 3.5 cm).
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(iii)
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Indian passport with Landing/immigration paper/PR
Card.
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REGISTRATION OF CHILD’S NAME (BORN
IN CANADA)
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(i)
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Application
form (EA.P.2) duly filled in and signed by both
parents.
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(ii)
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Birth certificate of the child showing parents
names.
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(iii)
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Parents' Indian passport.
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(iv)
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Two recent colour passport size photographs of the
child (3.5 cm X 3.5 cm).
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(v)
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Landing record/ immigration paper/PR Card of parents.
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(vi)
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Declaration that the Canadian passport has not
been issued to the child.
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4
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CERTIFICATE REGARDING VALIDITY OF INDIAN
DRIVING LICENSE
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All applicants may please note that authentication
of Driving Licences has been discontinued.
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LIFE CERTIFICATES FOR THE PENSIONERS
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(i)
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Requisite Life Certificate form duly filled in (2
copies).
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(ii)
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Valid passport with landing record (for Indian citizens).
Passports/Citizenship Card for Canadian nationals. (A photocopy of
all these documents is required to be attached with the form)
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(iii)
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Original Pension Book/Pay Order in case of civilian
pensioners and Discharge Certificate in case of ex-servicemen.
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(iv)
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Service is provided free of charge.
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(v)
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Personal appearance before Consular Officer is
mandatory.
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ATTESTATION OF OTHER DOCUMENTS
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(i)
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The document in duplicate.
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(ii)
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In case of Power of Attorney, two photographs.
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(iii)
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Copy of Indian/Canadian passport.
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(iv)
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Copy of landed permit in case of Indian nationals.
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Certificate indicating educational qualification
CANNOT be attested by us. These are required to be attested by the
Ministry of Human Resources & Development, Government of India at
its offices in India.
The documents requiring signatures of the individuals to be attested
(Affidavit, Power of Attorney, etc.) have to be invariably
signed in the presence of the Consular Officer.
For Canadian nationals, the documents to be attested should be first
got notarised by an authorised Notary Public before these are brought
to the High Commission for attestation. They should also
produce valid landed permit/PR card for verification and
return. For attestation of documents, valid passport and/or
identification card would be required to be presented before the
Consular Officer.
For attestation of legal documents, the documents should be
notarized by an authorized Notary Public and further attested by the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Government of Canada before these are
brought to the High Commission for attestation. It will cost C$ 80/-
for each of the document to be attested.
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Death of all Indian nationals should be
registered with the High Commission by submitting the prescribed application
together with the death certificate, passport of the deceased and a
fee of C$ 32.00.
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Requirements for transportation of dead body to India:
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(a) Registration of Death with the High
Commission (in case of Indian
nationals only).
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(b) Death Certificate in original from
Canadian authorities and a copy thereof
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(c) Letter from Public Health Office
indicating “No Communicable disease”
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(d) Embalming Certificate, Coroners Out of
Province Certificate, Name, address, telephone number, etc of the
consignee.
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(e) Flight details by which the body is to
be carried.
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(f) Fee for sealing of the body, etc C$
195.00.
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Requirements for transportation of ashes
to India
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(i)
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Death Certificate in original.
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(ii)
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Funeral Home Certificate in original.
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(iii)
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Passport of the deceased
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(iv)
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Name & Address of the person carrying the ash.
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(v)
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Fee of C$ 48
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Note: If the deceased was Canadian, the documents
should first be notarised. In case of Indian nationals, such
notarisation is not required. The High Commission will attest (i) and (ii) above and issue a letter for
transporting the urn of ashes.
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OVERSEAS CITIZENS OF INDIA (OCI) CARD SERVISES
If you (or your parents
or grand parents) were originally from India, you could be
eligible to obtain an OCI card. Once you become an OCI card holder, you
are granted multiple entry lifelong visa for visiting India with
exemption from registration for any length of stay in India. In
addition, you will have right to be at par with other non-resident
Indians for pursuing profession in India such as doctors, dentists,
nurses, pharmacists, advocates, architects and chartered accountants,
or to appear for the All India Pre-medical Test or similar
tests.
Imagine the convenience
of travelling to India
at any time, through out your life, without having to apply for a
visa! In case you have to travel to India on a short notice
in an emergency, an OCI card can be a real boon.
We encourage you to
visit http://mha.nic.in/uniquepage.asp?Id_Pk=553
to get more details about the OCI card. The FAQs
can be found by clicking here.
You may also like to go through a detailed brochure about the OCI
card by clicking on http://mha.nic.in/pdfs/oci-brochure.pdf
The holding of an OCI
card does not prejudice your status as the citizen of Canada.
To apply for an OCI
card, click on http://in.vfsglobal.ca/oci.aspx
A chart explaining differnce between OCI card and
PIO card is at http://mha.nic.in/pdfs/oci-chart.pdf
See the Notification dated 6 Jan 2009 conferring
additional rights to OCI card holders by clicking here.
PERSONS OF INDIAN ORIGIN (PIO) CARD SERVICES
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1
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ELIGIBILITY
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Every person of Indian origin who is not a citizen
of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
and other countries as may be specified by the Central Government from
time to time will be eligible to apply for PIO Card, if:
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(i)
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The person at any time held an Indian Passport; or
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(ii)
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Either of his/her parents or grand parents or
great grand parents was born in, and was permanently resident in
India, provided neither was at any time a citizen of any of the
aforesaid excluded countries; or
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(iii)
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Spouse of a citizen of India or a person of
Indian origin covered under (i) or (ii) above.
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2
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REQUIREMENTS
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An application for issue/renewal of a PIO Card
shall be made in the prescribed form between 9.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m.
and shall be accompanied by:
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(i)
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Previous Indian passport in original and one copy.
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(ii)
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Three recent passport size (about 3.5 cm x 3.5 cm)
photographs in colour, showing frontal view of full face against a
light background to be pasted/stapled on the application form.
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(iii)
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PIO Card fee - C$ 480 for persons of 18 years or above
and C$ 240 for children below the age of 18 years
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(iv)
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Canadian Passport with a copy.
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(v)
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All documents sent by mail should invariably be
accompanied by a self addressed prepaid courier envelope, preferably Fedex.
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3
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VALIDITY & TIME-FRAME
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The PIO Card is valid for 15 years from the date
of issue, subject to the condition that a valid passport accompanies
it. Processing time of 1-2 weeks is taken to issue the PIO Card.
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4
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FACILITIES & RESTRICTIONS
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(i)
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A PIO Card holder does not require a separate Visa
to visit India.
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(ii)
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A PIO Card holder is exempt from the requirement
of registration if his/her stay on any single visit in India
does not exceed 180 days.
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(iii)
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In the event of continuous stay in India
of the PIO Card holder exceeding 180 days, he/she shall have to get
himself/herself registered within 30 days of the expiry of 180 days
with the concerned Foreigners Regional Registration Officer/Foreigners
Registration Officer.
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(iv)
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A PIO Card holder is eligible to engage in
activities such as studies, business, employment, tourism etc. by
following the prescribed conditions applicable to that particular
activity (e.g. licence, statutory approvals, taxes etc.). However,
the PIO Card holder is prohibited from acquiring agricultural/
plantation properties.
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(v)
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Prior permission of the Government of India is
required by the PIO Card holders for undertaking mountaineering expeditions,
missionary activities, research work, and visits to the
restricted/protected areas.
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(vi)
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A chart explaining differnce between OCI
card and PIO card is at http://mha.nic.in/pdfs/oci-chart.pdf
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DOWNLOADABLE FORMS
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 EAP-1
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EAP-2
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REGISTRATION OF INDIAN NATIONALS
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PERSONS
OF INDIA ORIGIN CARD
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VISA APPLICATION FORM
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