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General guidelines for Visa,
Passport & PIO applicants
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CONSULAR JURISDICTION
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Our offices in Canada and their consular
jurisdictions are as follows:
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The High Commission of India
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10,SpringfieldRoad,Ottawa,Ontario,K1M 1C9
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Tel: (613) 744 3751 Fax:
(613) 744 0913
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E-Mail: consular@hciottawa.ca
Website: www.hciottawa.ca
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Jurisdiction: Ottawa, Hull,
National Capital region comprising Kingston, Cornwall, Hawksbury, Smith Falls, Carleton Place, Montreal
and Nunavut territories.
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ONLY THOSE RESIDENT IN THE ABOVE AREAS SHOULD
APPLY TO THE HIGH COMMISSION OF INDIAN OTTAWA FOR CONSULAR SERVICES.
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Consulate General of India
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365
Bloor Street(East) Suite # 700
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Toronto,
ON, M4W
3L4
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Tel : (416) 960 0751-
52 Fax : (416) 960 9812
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E-Mail: cgindia@cgitoronto.ca Website:
www.cgitoronto.ca
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Jurisdiction: Toronto, Quebec
(except Montreal), Manitoba,
New Brunswick, Nova
Scotia, Prince Edward Island
and Newfoundland.
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Consulate General of India
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No.201-325, Howe Street, Vancouver
BC V6C
1Z7
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Tel: (604) 662 8811
Fax: (604) 682 2471/3556
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E-Mail: indiapscg@telus.net
Website: www.cgivancouver.com
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Jurisdiction: British Columbia, Alberta,
Saskatchewan, Yukon
and Northwest territories.
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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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Important instructions for visa seekers:
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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 format
(posted on this website). 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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Fee once charged, will not be refunded even
in cases where visa is refused or application withdrawn
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(e)
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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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(g)
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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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(h)
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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. It takes about 10-12 weeks to process such an
application. The form is available on our website. 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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(i)
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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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(j)
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A list of closed holidays for
this year is available on the website.
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(k)
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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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(l)
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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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(m)
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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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In
genuine emergency i.e. in the case of humanitarian and medical
grounds, the visa applications will be accepted in person and return
them the same day. This would attract emergency service charges of C$
123 + 55 (C$ 178/-) per visa. Applicants seeking emergency service
should produce confirmed air ticket (for travel within 72 hours) to
get this service. Please note that application for emergency visas on
a working day will be accepted only during the normal visa hours. All
the applicants must arrive between 9:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.. Persons
applying on holidays should produce confirmed air ticket for the same
day. The drop/pick-up time is between 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. Tourist visa CANNOT be applied 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.
It can take several months before a decision can be conveyed on
visa requests by Pakistani nationals. The High Commission will
promptly convey this 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 may apply for visa on their
Canadian passport with visa application meant for foreigners, but
would have to submit a certified copy of the surrender certificate
stating that they have renounced their Pakistani citizenship along
with an affidavit (the form is available on our website) duly
notarized stating therein that they no longer hold Pakistani
citizenship and Pakistani passport. Format of the affidavit can be
downloaded from the section containing forms on this website.
Normally such passports would be mailed back in one month. 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. Minimum time taken is around three months.
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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A – Applications submitted at the
counter - Tourist/Business Visas will normally be
issued the same day, provided the documents are complete in all respects.
Visas for other categories (except Tourist & Business) would need
longer processing time. The passport is delivered on production
of the receipt. In the absence of a receipt, an authority
letter from the applicant is required.
B – Applications sent by mail/courier -
Provided the application and documents are complete in all respects
and the money order, certified cheque or draft for exact amount of
fees has been sent. Please note that AT LEAST TEN
WORKING DAYS are required from the date of receipt in
this office to process for visas which are received by post/delivered
by courier. The envelope should be addressed to CONSULAR
SECTION. The High Commission shall not be held liable to any
claim arising out of delay/refusal of visa or loss of passport in
transit or otherwise.
C- At the time of collection, the fee receipt duly
signed overleaf, in acknowledgement of the return of passport (with
visa) will have to be surrendered.
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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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(ii)
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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 (please see revised fee schedule);
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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 application for visa.
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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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TYPES OF VISAS AND FEE SCHEDULES
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Types of visas C$
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1. Tourist
visa valid up to six
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- 62/-
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2. Tourist
visa valid up to one
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- 100/-
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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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4. 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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5. 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
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- 123/-
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Up to One
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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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7. 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
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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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8. Transit
visa for Japanese nationals
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- 23/-
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other types of visas for Japanese nationals
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- 33/-
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9. All types
of visa fee for Russian nationals
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- 98/-
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10. All types of visa fee
for Romanian nationals
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- 151/-
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11. One year Business visa
for US nationals
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- 235/-
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12. Five Year/Ten year Business
visa for US nationals
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- 387/-
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13. Ten year Tourist visa
for US nationals
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- 250/-
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14. Restricted Area Permit
(RAP)
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- 46/-
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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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Visa fee
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Visa fee for
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Up to One
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more than one
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(in C$)
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Up to five
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(in C$)
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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 Visa fee is not mentioned country-specific, in that case the
fee for Canadian passport holders will be applicable for them as well
plus C$ 20/- processing fee
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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 hire. Employment visa for Pilots should
invariably be enclosed with a Security clearance letter from
Directorate General of Civil Aviation India.)
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Revised
visa fee (in C$)
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For six
months Up to One year
More than one year
Upto five
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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
Visa fee is not mentioned country-specific, in that case the fee for
Canadian passport holders will be applicable for them as well plus C$
20/- processing fee
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PASSPORT SERVICES
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WITH EFFECT FROM SEPTEMBER 2007 MACHINE READABLE
PASSPORTS (MRP) HAVE BEEN INTRODUCED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
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GENERAL
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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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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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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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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 and return back to the holder.
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(g)
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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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DELIVERY SCHEDULE
Applications for new passports/renewals require 4-6 weeks of
processing time. However, services on the passports issued in Canada,
can be processed in 1-2 weeks. Delivery of the passport is made
between 4.30 and 5.00 p.m. For passports sent by mail please
add five more working days for processing and despatch.
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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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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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(vii)
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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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III
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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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IV
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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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2
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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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3
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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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5
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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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6
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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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7
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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. However, in case of Indian nationals, such
notarisation is not required. The High Commission will attest (i)
& (ii) above and issue a letter for transporting the box
purportedly containing ashes.
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OVERSEAS
CITIZENS OF INDIA
(OCI) CARD SERVISES
As 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. 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
PERSONS OF INDIAN
ORIGIN (PIO) CARD SERVICES
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In deference to the sentiments of persons of
Indian origin to reconnect with their roots, as well as respecting
their desire to participate in the development of the country of
their origin, the Government of India had announced a scheme for
issuance of a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) Card.
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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 shall be 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 shall not require a separate
Visa to visit India.
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(ii)
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A PIO Card holder will be exempted 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 shall be eligible to engage in
other 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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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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