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

Yes, for the renunciation of Indian citizenship, minors (under 18 years of age) are required to have their parents' signatures on the application form. In case you are an adult, your signature is sufficient for the application. However, if you are unsure about the form specifics, consult the Indian passport site or the VFS site for complete information, and avoid potential errors in your application form.

My family and I recently obtained US citizenship, and we are planning to surrender our Indian passports to avoid facing any penalties and comply with Indian laws. My children are minors, so I want to know if the minor's surrender certificate requires a parent's signature or not.

To surrender your Indian passport after acquiring foreign citizenship, you generally require your original Indian passport, a completed renunciation form, a US naturalisation certificate, a surrender fee, and your current residential address in the USA. You will receive your Indian passport back with a cancellation stamp after it has been verified by the officials. Additionally, your address should match the address you mentioned in the application form. Also, copies of documents should be self-attested (signed) by you.

When applying for an Indian passport surrender certificate, you are required to submit your original Indian passport, along with your US naturalization certificate, passport-size photographs, the renunciation fee, and a completed application form. Additionally, you will need to provide proof of your residency in the USA, which should match the information you provided in the application form.

While surrendering your Indian passport in the USA, you generally require your Indian passport, two copies of the completely filled renunciation form, the renunciation fee, a naturalization certificate, and your current residency address in the USA for application submission.