What Documents Are Required to Surrender an Indian Passport in the UK?

AS Posted by: Aarav Saxena
• 01 June, 2025
5 Reply

I recently surrendered my Indian passport, and to be honest, I was very confused about the document requirements. According to my experience, the main document you need is the original Indian passport that you are surrendering, along with a copy of its first and last pages. You will also need evidence of your new British citizenship and a copy of your new British passport. Also, I took a printout of the online application and the payment receipt, as these were also needed.

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  • Kriti Suri 23 June, 2025

    The most basic documents that you need when surrendering your Indian passport in the UK are your original Indian passport, a copy of your UK passport, a copy of your naturalization certificate, and your photograph. These are the most basic documents you need; the remaining ones you can check on the official website.

  • Palak Bafna 21 June, 2025

    We applied for our child's Indian passport surrender in the UK, and it was a different experience. Apart from the basic documents, we had to submit both parents' Indian passports and a marriage certificate. Also, we had to submit a declaration signed by both parents along with our respective passport copies.

  • Tanvi Bhalla 16 June, 2025

    My situation with surrendering the Indian passport was a bit complicated because I had lost my Indian passport before surrendering it. In the UK, they asked me for a police report for the lost passport, an affidavit mentioning its loss and evidence that I had not used my passport to travel. Also, my UK naturalization certificate and British passport were required. If you are also someone who is in a similar situation to mine, then start with the police report and affidavit first, and keep in mind that it is going to be a lengthy process.

  • Ananya Khatri 09 June, 2025

    I wanted to apply for an OCI card, and I needed a Surrender Certificate for the same. For the surrender, you will need your original Indian passport, your British passport, and your UK naturalization certificate. I suggest that everyone apply for surrender first and then OCI because you need a surrender certificate for your OCI application.

  • Prateek Khanna 07 June, 2025

    The documents required for surrendering your Indian passport might feel like a lot of paperwork, but trust me, if you prepare everything carefully in advance, then the documentation part might not seem complex.

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