{"id":2162,"date":"2025-06-23T17:08:55","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T11:38:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/airfarebooking.ca\/blog\/?p=2162"},"modified":"2025-07-10T15:13:54","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T09:43:54","slug":"how-to-renew-your-indian-passport-in-canada-a-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/airfarebooking.ca\/blog\/how-to-renew-your-indian-passport-in-canada-a-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Renew Your Indian Passport In Canada: A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

As an Indian citizen residing in Canada, renewing your Indian passport is one of the tasks that you will have to undertake at some point. Whether you have a passport about to expire, an expired one, or even with a damaged appearance, or are changing your details, the whole process can be initially challenging. Nevertheless, it is a simple process when you are armed with the knowledge, facilitated by BLS International Canada and the Indian Ministry.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this guide, we walk you through how to <\/span>renew your Indian passport in Canada<\/b>, including the documents required, fees, timelines, and useful tips to avoid delays.<\/span><\/p>\n

Who Needs to Renew Their Indian Passport in Canada?<\/b><\/h2>\n

This guide is for Indian citizens or NRIs residing in Canada. If you\u2019ve acquired Canadian citizenship, you\u2019ll need to apply for an OCI card, not passport renewal. You\u2019ll need to renew your Indian passport in Canada if:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. It is expiring in the next 12 months.<\/span>
    \n<\/span>2. It has already expired.<\/span>
    \n<\/span>3. It is damaged or lost.<\/span>
    \n<\/span>4. You need to update information (e.g., address, name, marital status)<\/span>
    \n<\/span>5. You need a new passport booklet due to the exhaustion of pages<\/span>
    \n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Where to Apply: BLS International & Indian Consulates?<\/b><\/h3>\n

    In Canada, Indian passport renewals are handled through BLS International Services Canada Inc. Visit the<\/span> BLS Canada website<\/span><\/a> to find your nearest centre and begin the application. The official outsourcing partner of the High Commission of India and the Consulates General of India in:<\/span><\/p>\n