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I’m planning to renew my Indian passport and the total fee is showing as $177.70. I live in Kelowna, BC, so I need to send my application by courier. Can I send the $177.70 in cash along with the application
**UPDATE – September 24, 2026 " Hi everyone, Sharing my Indian passport renewal timeline through **BLS Brampton**. I think this will be useful for those who are currently waiting or comparing timelines. Based on my experience, **police verification (PVR) can play an important role in the overall processing time**, so I recommend keeping track of the verification process in India once it is initiated. 📌 **My Timeline:** • **August 11, 2026:** Submitted passport renewal application at BLS Brampton • **August 12, 2026:** Application forwarded to the Consulate • **August 14, 2026:** Status changed to processing at the Consulate General • **September 4, 2026:** Received police verification (PVR) initiation email • **Police Verification:** Completed and cleared in India • **September 15, 2026:** Passport printed • **September 23, 2026:** Status changed to **“In Transit from Consulate General to BLS Centre”** • **September 24, 2026:** **BLS handed over my passport to Purolator for delivery 📦** ⏳ **Total processing time so far: approximately 6 weeks from submission to Purolator handover.** Regarding police verification, my experience in **Kerala was very efficient**. I received a notification when the verification request reached the SP office and it was cleared within a few days. From my experience, the speed of **police verification can affect the overall processing timeline**. If your application requires PVR, it may be helpful to keep track of the request and follow up locally once it reaches the concerned police/SP office in India. I hope my timeline helps everyone currently waiting for their passport renewal. Good luck to everyone waiting!
I need to send my passport to BLS, but I’m a little confused about how the BLS Pickup and Drop Off service works. Do I need to arrange the pickup myself, or does the courier company come to my address and collect the documents?
I need to renew my Indian passport and I currently live in London. The BLS office is quite far from where I live, so I’m considering applying by post instead of going in person. For those who have recently renewed their Indian passport, which option did you choose? Is it better to apply by post, or is it worth travelling to the BLS office for a walk in application?