Indian passport renewal application through BLS Brampton

**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!