Renunciation Procedure using VFS

[we-shall-overcome]

we-shall-overcome I submitted a copy of the surrender certificate and copy of the indian passport which now has cancelled stamp due to acquiring foreign citizenship. They changed the process recently and are no longer returning the completed renunciation certificate back with a stamp on it. Instead, they are printing out a surrender certificate with all your details on it and sending that instead.

Great!.I will do the same.....thanks for sharing...what stage is your OCI app at VFS...Has it been moved to embassy now?

[kiranboda]

I just sent it on Tuesday, I hope to receive an update next week. I am hearing that San Francisco is seeing a heavy rush of applicants. Fingers crossed.

[we-shall-overcome]

I just sent it on Tuesday, I hope to receive an update next week. I am hearing that San Francisco is seeing a heavy rush of applicants. Fingers crossed.

Thanks kiranboda .....pls let us know when you get the update.....i should be getting the renunciation back this week and would be applying oci few days after that...

[Donald_Trump]

I am hearing that San Francisco is seeing a heavy rush of applicants. Fingers crossed.

kiranboda I think, that's because the whole of west coast has just 1 Indian mission (Although lots of desis in California and Washington state itself) Whereas there are 2 in midwest and southwest (Chicago and Houston) and 3 in North Eastern/Eastern region (Washington D.C., NY, and Atlanta).

[marathon_running]

Hi Guys,

I need help with name we need to put on both Government Application Online Form and Renunciation Certificate. My wife's name on her India's passport has her last name before marriage and her US passport (and the naturalization certificate) has my last name. The guidelines from VFS (link given given below) say that we need to put the details based on existing passport. Does it mean Indian Passport or US passport?

https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/india/united-states-of-america/renunciation-of-indian-citizenship/pdf/naturalized-on-or-after-1st-june-2010.pdf

Specifically, I am looking for name for

1) Applicant's Name under Applicant Details in Government Application Online Form
2) Three places where we need to enter name in the Renunciation Certificate

I read somewhere else that name on the Renunciation Certificate needs to be name on the Indian Passport. If that is true, I am not sure how one can solemnly declare and sign on the Certificate (which is what the Certificate requires) when the name is not legally correct.

I contacted VFS, but did not receive any reply from them.

Has anyone run into similar issue? If so, please let me know how you applied.

[we-shall-overcome]

Hi Guys,

I need help with name we need to put on both Government Application Online Form and Renunciation Certificate. My wife's name on her India's passport has her last name before marriage and her US passport (and the naturalization certificate) has my last name. The guidelines from VFS (link given given below) say that we need to put the details based on existing passport. Does it mean Indian Passport or US passport?

https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/...-june-2010.pdf

Specifically, I am looking for name for

1) Applicant's Name under Applicant Details in Government Application Online Form
2) Three places where we need to enter name in the Renunciation Certificate

I read somewhere else that name on the Renunciation Certificate needs to be name on the Indian Passport. If that is true, I am not sure how one can solemnly declare and sign on the Certificate (which is what the Certificate requires) when the name is not legally correct.

I contacted VFS, but did not receive any reply from them.

Has anyone run into similar issue? If so, please let me know how you applied.

please see this from the checklist. i think this answers your question -

**** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** *
NAME CHANGE DOCUMENT (IF APPLICABLE) – COPY
For Former Indian nationals, if your name in your Indian Passport or Indian Government issued document is different in any way from the name in the Current Passport, a copy of ONE of the following documents must be provided:
Marriage Certificate showing the name change if the last name was changed at marriage
OR
Official Court Order for the change of first name or full name.
OR
Notarized affidavit if only middle name initial is added.
OR
Endorsement of name change during the naturalization process
Note: The name as on Indian Passport will appear on the Renunciation Certificate since it is a surrender of Indian passport.
**** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** *

[marathon_running]

we-shall-overcome - Thank you for your reply. Yes, I will be sending our marriage certificate as proof of the name change. Any idea about the name on the Government Application Online Form?

[we-shall-overcome]

we-shall-overcome - Thank you for your reply. Yes, I will be sending our marriage certificate as proof of the name change. Any idea about the name on the Government Application Online Form?

I'm not an expert but only a vfs customer like your self. If in your situation, I would put the current name there...

[we-shall-overcome]

any one else receiving "failed to download courier label" error after paying. what did you do to get the courier labels....i have tried many times from different browsers...nothing seems to work

[stars68]

I try to check the tracking but unable to do so. It says invalid inputs. I put the ARN and the USA number. Does anyone know what to do? Also in the VFS checklist it’s asking to upload the photo and signature on govt portal. Does anyone know what they are talking of as I do not see any upload button on VFS or govt website.

[kiranboda]

stars68 For renunciation, there is no need to upload any photo/signature. That is only a requirement for OCI applications. Regarding the tracking, keep trying and use the ARN number. Depending on the consulate jurisdiction, it is taking anywhere between 1-2 weeks before tracking starts working.

[stars68]

kiranboda thanks a lot for your response. I was waiting for someone to answer so thanks a lot.

[KA_2020]

Hello,

I received an email from VFS stating 'Your Application has been ‘Processed’ at the ICAC and ‘In Transit’ to the Embassy for decision making.' on Dec 16th and i was able to track my application on their site https://www.vfsvisaonline.com/Global-PassportTracking/ until Dec 18th. This week, it shows 'No data found for this Combination of inputs' error message. Anyone experience this with their application tracking?

[Donald_Trump]

KA_2020 That is strange and not reported on this forum so far. You may need to contact VFS directly and ask them about this. It could be a temporary system glitch. Since how many days it is showing "No data found status".? If it's showing same "no data found" for quite a few days, you may ask them otherwise may be just wait and watch.

Hello,

I received an email from VFS stating 'Your Application has been ‘Processed’ at the ICAC and ‘In Transit’ to the Embassy for decision making.' on Dec 16th and i was able to track my application on their site https://www.vfsvisaonline.com/Global-PassportTracking/ until Dec 18th. This week, it shows 'No data found for this Combination of inputs' error message. Anyone experience this with their application tracking?

[Jot18]

Hello,

I received an email from VFS stating 'Your Application has been ‘Processed’ at the ICAC and ‘In Transit’ to the Embassy for decision making.' on Dec 16th and i was able to track my application on their site https://www.vfsvisaonline.com/Global-PassportTracking/ until Dec 18th. This week, it shows 'No data found for this Combination of inputs' error message. Anyone experience this with their application tracking?

Showing me same error for 3 of my applications. Even though they been forwarded to the embassy.