Renunciation Procedure using VFS

[grrfromgk]

@renunication_oci I am in the same boat as you, VFS website is half baked. While filling online application on Indian embassy site there was no option to upload photographs and as you rightly pointed out there is no option provided for passport renunciation and what frustrates the most is no customer support number to talk to anyone. I have submitted on-line enquiry form on VFS global and separately reached out to Indian embassy and left voice mail. As per Indian embassy SLAs they supposed to reach out within a day so fingers crossed. I will update you guys in case if I get any updates from VFS or Indian consulate.

[jollyrancher]

Nothing as of now, got my US passport in 8 Days and these VFS people are playing games, Typical Indian mentality and they want J B to give green cards to these 600,000 people on H1. To make America, India Again.

[abhi91]

Me too. I am unable to find the link to pay the fees

[vakhadir]

Thanks @ renunication_oci for replying, It looks like the VFS is still half baked system. Hopefully, they will enable Renunciation option next week. Please update in the forum if you hear back from them on the uploading pic and sign. I will do the same.

[jollyrancher]

@ renunication_oci

I am also in the same boat, after completing your 3 rd step, I saw 4 options, 1 for renunciation on Friday and filled out, and now when I log in today it is not even showing up.

I was also looking for answers on where to upload the passport photo and digital signature. But no answers, I even contacted the VFS folks, got some unrelated answer with links.

I guess we will have to wait until they activate the option again, maybe on a weekday?

[vakhadir]

Could you please share with me how did you create your account. Still there is not option for renunciation. What about uploading photo and digital signature. Thanks in advance.

[renunication_oci]

I was able to create an account and log in.

[kautuk94]

Hi, I wanted to ask you a question. I am not applying for renunciation but for reissue but I am using the same VFS system. Were you able to login in the VFS system finally? I was able to create my profile and login but in the next step to add customer it gets stuck on that page and does not do anything.

[renunication_oci]

Hi

I am applying for renunciation of indian citizenship using VFS. Below is the link that details what needs to be done for renunciation
Documents list,

https://www.immihelp.com/indian-citizenship-renunciation-certificate-documents/

Renunciation certificate processing and timings,

https://www.immihelp.com/indian-citizenship-renunciation-certificate-processing-and-timings/

I am not clear on multiple things.

1. I was able to create an online application for surrendering the passport. I was provided with an ARN number as well.

2. Looking at the checklist, it states that i have to upload the digital image of my photo and digital signature but not sure where/how to go about doing it. There is no specific instruction given for that

3. For payment and creating shipping labels, there is a link provided to fill questionnaire and create account. the link is
https://row1.vfsglobal.com/IHCUSPostalAppointment/IHCQuestionnaire/Index? q=shSA0YnE4pLF9Xzwon/x/PpYJNc6tVYvHRijnlGjPCAkTJhlFZMmqoidQtaOLB02b6MUlVJYs451ljwqd Ep1gtmFpUBTGmrQzPgEV4Nf87vc382F6SI8kzNZeTYRNY1S
There 3 options i see. one for OCI, Global entry and passport.

a) Checked all options under passport and there is no section for surrendering passport which logically leads to oci section
b) Proceeded with OCI but there is no option for renunciation but only to apply for new OCI card.

4. So now i am confused how/where do i go to pay fees and create shipping labels.

Any insight from anyone is greatly appreciated. I need to travel to India as soon as possible and want to get the renunciation done before i can apply for emergency visa

Thanks