renunciation of indian passport.... HELP!!

[wow801]

i became a citizen over 30 years ago and i had lost my Indian passport. i recently went to the Indian consulate office in Houston along with 2 application documents, 1 copy of US naturalization certificate, 1 copy of US passport and 1 copy of Indian Visa on the US passport, a copy of police report (stating that i had lost my passport) and a copy of notarized document stating that i had lost the indian passport, 1 copy of birthday certificate from India (original and a english translated copy). When i approached the counter, the person behind the counter said that since i don't have a passport and i'm not surrendering anything, i don't have to do it. I went again few weeks later and i got the same respond from another consulate person stating that without the passport. i'm NOT required to apply for the renunciation of indian passport.


I checked online but there is nothing that could dispute that.. So little help would be appreciated.

Thank you

[hlathia]

Surrender Certficiate

What the consulate person said is correct. Since you do not have a passport, you cannot surrender it and obtain a Surrender Certificate. My cousin just did the same thing via mail at CGI NY and his application and all documents including fee were returned. Have a look at CGI NY site. They have provided a table for different cases. The documents you have can be used (and will be required) when you apply for a Visa, PIO card or OCI. You just saved $20 fee.

[wow801]

thank you!