Surrender of Indian Passport

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Surrender of Indian Passport
 
Indian nationals considering acquisition of foreign citizenship must note that the Indian Citizenship Act 1955 does not provide for dual citizenship. Thus, Indian nationals who have acquired foreign citizenship are required to surrender their Indian passports by applying for 'Surrender Certificate'. Under Section 12(1A) of the Passports Act, possession of Indian passport by foreign nationals is a cognizable offence. This equally applies to Indian nationals who have acquired foreign nationality, and who fail to surrender their Indian passports.
 
How to apply for a Surrender Certificate
 
Please apply for a Surrender Certificate at URL: https://mportal.passportindia.gov.in/mission/
Documents required
Print-out of application form submitted online for Surrender Certificate.
Copy of Citizenship Certificate
Copy of Foreign passport (i.e. of new citizenship)
Indian Passport in original
Copy of Indian Passport (front and last bio pages)
One photograph
Address Proof in Eswatini
Prescribed Fee
Mandatory upload of photograph and signature online (for minors, thumb impression may be uploaded) and all documents mentioned above.
 
Submit the duly signed printout of the Surrender Certificate application along with the supporting documents as listed above with applicable fee at the High Commission of India, Mbabane.
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