Renunciation Procedure using VFS

[Donald_Trump]

Just checked my status for OCI and it's showing properly. Not showing any errors.

[kiranboda]

Happened to me once briefly, but I checked back in an hour and was able to see the status. There is some weird bug in their tracking system sometimes.

[TheTitan]

Hi, I am trying to fill up this Renunciation form - https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager...lable-form.pdf
The dates are in MM/DD/YY format as specified by the pdf, whereas in other forms the dates are to be entered in DD/MM/YYYY format. What date format are you using? Somewhere in the checklist I read that we are not supposed to handwrite anything, so I am not sure if I use MM/DD/YY format, would it still work or not?

[ddholakia]

Hi, I am trying to apply for renunciation and am lost in the application process. I started with this website

https://www.indianembassyusa.gov.in/extra?id=76

and then clicked

https://services.vfsglobal.com/usa/en/ind/apply-for-renunciation

Here, under Step 1, I clicked the link for "Renunciation service" which took me to

https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/india/united-states-of-america/renunciation-of-indian-citizenship/

I have Indian passport with me. I got US naturalization and passport in 2018. Under "Documents Required" tab, under "Renunciation with Passport" column, I clicked Renunciation Certificate – To be filled by Customer who are in possession of Indian passport.
This brought up the form at https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/...rm-updated.pdf

I started filling this form but do not know what to enter for Govt Form Reference # at the top right. Where do I get this number from?

Also, under the "Documents Required" tab, there is a Checklist - Naturalized on or after 1st June 2010 and with passport. When I click this link it takes me to the page https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/...-june-2010.pdf

But this clearly says in the title it is for Naturalized On or After 1st June 2020. But I was Naturalized before. So do I need to fill this checklist form? Is there a different checklist for before 1st June 2020?

I also saw a step where it sent me to register on the VFS website, which I did.
I am unsure what I need to do next. Any help with the steps will be much appreciated.
Thank you.

Hi,

Wondering if anyone can answer this question as well. My mother was naturalized before June 2010 and we don't have her Indian passport, so which checklist are we following? There's only a checklist for naturalization after June 2010 and I don't see any checklist for before 2010 anywhere. It's super confusing. I'm about to send the application with the 'After June 2010 checklist' just in case.

[KA_2020]

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.

Seems to be working today. Its showing "Your application has reached the Embassy". For a week it showed 'no data for this inputs'. Guess their tracking system had issues last week.

[KA_2020]

Hi, I am trying to fill up this Renunciation form - https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager...lable-form.pdf
The dates are in MM/DD/YY format as specified by the pdf, whereas in other forms the dates are to be entered in DD/MM/YYYY format. What date format are you using? Somewhere in the checklist I read that we are not supposed to handwrite anything, so I am not sure if I use MM/DD/YY format, would it still work or not?

I used DD/MM/YYYY in all the forms. The pdf wasn't working correctly when I was trying to complete the form, so, I downloaded it, took a print, and filled the form. Don't remember reading anywhere about not to handwrite.

[Donald_Trump]

Hi, I am trying to fill up this Renunciation form - https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager...lable-form.pdf
The dates are in MM/DD/YY format as specified by the pdf, whereas in other forms the dates are to be entered in DD/MM/YYYY format. What date format are you using? Somewhere in the checklist I read that we are not supposed to handwrite anything, so I am not sure if I use MM/DD/YY format, would it still work or not?

TheTitan KA_2020 This form is now useless as they are now giving a new format certificate that is printed by them. Earlier, they would just stamp this Renunciation certificate form which applicants send. But VFS is still asking it anyways (They are too lazy to update their instructions). So may be just print it, fill it with hand and send it.

[amit_bhandu]

There are bunch of links when I downloaded the renunciation confirmation. NONE of the links works!!! - checklists, forms etc. I don't understand how can this be tolerated. I have the checklist through previous download but still don't know which renunciation form to fill out?

[h1bmaintain]

Hi Donald_Trump ,
May I know, what should we put for "Place of Issue" in the OCI application?. is it "United States", or "USA", or "USDOS".?.

[Jot18]

Hi Donald_Trump ,
May I know, what should we put for "Place of Issue" in the OCI application?. is it "United States", or "USA", or "USDOS".?.

USA or USDOS is fine.

[marathon_running]

Hi,

Wondering if anyone can answer this question as well. My mother was naturalized before June 2010 and we don't have her Indian passport, so which checklist are we following? There's only a checklist for naturalization after June 2010 and I don't see any checklist for before 2010 anywhere. It's super confusing. I'm about to send the application with the 'After June 2010 checklist' just in case.

We are in the same boat (naturalized before 2010). I talked to VFS customer service and they told me to use the checklist based on after 2010. So far, so good. The application went to embassy and waiting for their approval.

[h1bmaintain]

Hi Donald_Trump ,
Thanks. one more question, may i know, whether you self-attested all of the document while uploading the government website and also to vfs?.

[Donald_Trump]

Hi Donald_Trump ,
Thanks. one more question, may i know, whether you self-attested all of the document while uploading the government website and also to vfs?.

h1bmaintain - I didnt self attest for renunciation but self attested the ones that were sent to VFS for OCI. The uploaded ones were not self attested.

[dharammalini]

Donald_Trump
2 quick questions:
1) What is passport number that needs to be entered in the VFS questionnaire - Indian or US passport? And about the passport number at the top of the checklist?
2) How many photos are needed in all? One needs to be pasted on the government application. Do we send 1 more photo or 2 more photos with the application.

Thanks in advance for your help!

[Oops007]

Looks like the Renanucaiton of Indian Passport is the most difficult of all the applications with Indian Consolate. Worst documentation and handling of the Process by VFS.

Did anyone got there Indian Passport renanuced after VFS took over? Any Success story ??

I have filled the application of surrender of Indian Passport on Govt of India Website. That seems ok. Just that the digital photo upload and signature option is not available
I assumed thats not needed.
I have question on the VFS Global site. After registering and logging into the VFS website, The Create New Application form the first page is ok. Filled it . In the Add Customer form are these details of Indian Passport or US Passport ?? -
Passport Number:
Passport Expiry Date:
Select Nationality* : (This I believe we have to select US as there is no option for India)
Expiration Date of most recent Indian Passport* : this seems like Indian Passport expiration

Why 2 expiry Date? do we have to put both same.
Also is the online CreditCard Payment working ?

Looking forward for any replies...