ATTESTATION OF DOCUMENTS
- GENERAL
- The Consulate General of India has not appointed any agents for giving attestation services. Applicants should send all applications directly to the Consulate through mail/courier, addressed to “The Consulate General of India (Attestation Desk), #201-325, Howe Street, Vancouver, BC. V6C-1Z7”.
- Under normal circumstances, on receipt of application and documents complete in all respects, service is given in 1-2 working days and the documents would be despatched thereafter.
- Consulate reserves the right to reject attestation of documents, the contents of which are objectionable or contrary to the rules.
- DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Documents to be attested in original along with one photocopy of the entire set, including the first page (authentication by concerned provincial authority as explained in para IV below).
- Copies of Valid passport and PR/study permit/work permit/valid visa, landing paper as applicable, and proof of address in Canada.
- Duly filled up miscellaneous service form (To download form, please click here)
- Fees : please see the NOTE 4 below
- PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED BY:-
- INDIAN PASSPORT HOLDERS
- Power of attorney (POA) in original, Affidavit, Declaration, Life certificate or other civil documents along with the copies of ‘supporting documents’, should first be attested by the local notary. Then get these notarized set of documents authenticated by the concerned provincial authority (please check the “IMPORTANT NOTES” below) for authentication.
- AFTER the documents are received back from the provincial authority, photocopy of the entire set should be made, including the first page (authenticated by provincial authority) and all supporting documents (passport, address and status proof of the executant (s) in Canada). Please ensure that the seal affixed by the provincial authority is not tampered/broken.
- Download miscellaneous form, fill completely and attach it with the photocopy set
- These two sets, along with the required fee, can either be presented in person (please check timings) by executant or a person authorized by the executant, or mailed to the consulate. Do not mail any original supporting documents.
- The consulate will attest, seal and sign only the back side of page attached and authenticated by provincial authority.
- The Consulate does not prescribe any specific format/type of for Power of Attorney. The same should be as per service seeker’s requirements, on a plain paper. Power of attorney should begin with the name (strictly as per passport), passport number and present residential address of the executant along with his/her photograph affixed at the end of subject matter. It should contain local Canadian address in the first paragraph of the document. The locally notarized document should not be more than three months old.)
- Send the complete set of documents along with the requisite fee and return prepaid Xpresspost/courier envelope with complete mailing address of the applicant, at the following address:
Consulate General of India,
(Attestation Desk),
201-325 Howe street,
Vancouver B.C., V6C 1Z7
- NON-INDIAN PASSPORT HOLDERS
- Power of Attorney (POA) in original, Affidavit, Declaration, Life certificate or other civil documents along with the copies of ‘supporting documents’, should first be attested by the local notary. These notarized set of documents have to be authenticated by the concerned provincial authority (For details of provincial authority, please check the “IMPORTANT NOTES” below) for authentication.
- AFTER the documents are authenticated from the provincial authority, photocopy of the entire set should be made, including the first page (authenticated by provincial authority) and all supporting documents (passport, address and status proof of the executant (s) in Canada). Please ensure that the seal affixed by the provincial authority is not tampered/broken.
- Download and fill up the miscellaneous service form completely and attach it with the photocopy set.
- These two sets, along with the required fee, may be mailed to the Consulate. Do not mail any original supporting documents.
- The consulate will attest, seal and sign only the back side of page attached and authenticated by provincial authority.
- Consulate does not prescribe any specific format/type of for power of attorney document. The same should be as per service seeker’s requirements, on a plain paper. Power of attorney should begin with the name (strictly as per passport), passport number and present residential address of the executant along with his/her photograph affixed at the end of subject matter. It should contain local Canadian address in the first paragraph of the document. The locally notarized document should not be more than three months old.
- When sending by mail, please ensure to enclose return prepaid envelope with complete mailing address of the applicant. It may be ensured that sufficient postage stamp is affixed or courier charged is pre-paid. The Consulate do not take responsibility for delay caused due to return/refusal of the documents by the mail/courier agency.
- Send complete set of documents along with the requisite fee and return prepaid Xpresspost/courier envelope with complete mailing address of the applicant, at the following address:
Consulate General of India,
(Attestation Desk),
201-325 Howe street,
Vancouver B.C., V6C 1Z7
- IMPORTANT NOTES
- AUTHENTICATION AUTHORITIES
All notarized documents need to be authenticated by one of the following provincial authorities concerned for authenticity of the notary public or by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Canada before attestation by the Consulate. Details of the relevant authorities are as follows:
Province | Office | Address | Website |
British Columbia | BC Attorney General’s Office | Ministry of Attorney General, (Video) Attestation Process At Indian Consulate Canada For Power Of Attorney ,Will Etc OIC Administration Office, Attention: BC Authentication Program, 1001 Douglas Street (PO Box 9280 Stn Prov Govt), Victoria, BC V8W 2C5 | |
Alberta | Deputy Provincial Secretary of Alberta | Deputy Provincial Secretary’s Office,Room 111, BowkerBuilding9833, 109Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2E8 | https://www.alberta.ca/document-authentication-other-jurisdictions-countries.aspx |
Saskatchewan | Attestation Services, Ministry of Justice and Attorney General | Ministry of Justice and Attorney General | |
North West Territory (Video) Attestation Process At Indian Consulate Canada For Power Of Attorney ,Will Etc | Legal Registries, | Legal Registries Government of the Northwest Territories 1st Floor Stuart M. Hodgson Building, 5009 49th Street POBox1320, Yellowknife, NT, X1A 2L9 | https://www.justice.gov.nt.ca/en/divisions/legal-registries-division/corporate-registries/ |
Ministry of Foreign affairs of Canada | Authentication Services Section (JLAC), Global Affairs Canada | Global Affairs Canada |
- AFFIDAVITS / NOC FOR MINOR’S PASSPORT
For issuing passports to minor, practice of notarized affidavits has been done away with by Ministry of External Affairs vide gazette notification of 26-12-2016. Thus there is no need to issue affidavits in the format of annexure H & G in India or any Indian Embassy / High Commission / Consulate. It is also confirmed that applications of minor applicants for issue of passport may be processed by RPOs on self-attested Annexure C/D and other documents, as the case may be. All the self-declarations can also be submitted on plain paper.
- FEE
Fees should be paid through bank draft (In case of TD bank, the draft should be signed by their authorized employee)/money order/postal order/certified cheque only, drawn in favour of the ‘Consulate General of India, Vancouver’. Cash, personal cheques or debit/credit cards are not accepted. Please check the fee chart below:
Type of Document | Procedure | Fee |
Power of Attorney/Affidavits pertaining to sale, purchase, mortgage, transfer, gift etc. of real estate or moveable properties | As above | C$25+$3 (Consular Surcharge). |
Attestation of civil documents, affidavits | As above | C$13+$3 (Consular Surcharge). |
India Motor Driving Licence | Print out of the verification from https://parivahan.gov.in/rcdlstatus/?pur_cd=101 . | C$13+$3(Fee + Consular Surcharge). |
Commercial Documents | For attestation of commercial documents, the signatures of Notary Public are required to be authenticated by the designated authorities of the Province concerned. A copy of the passport or any other identification document of the Director of the company is required. An authority letter on behalf of the company is required in case it is submitted by anyone else other than the Director of the company. Purpose of seeking attestation should be clearly mentioned on document itself or should be supported by a separate declaration. | C$62+$3 (Consular surcharge) per document. |
Attestation of Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Death Certificate issued by Government of Canada (Video) How to surrender Indian passport in Canada | Renounce Indian Citizenship | BLS International | 2022 | The documents such as Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Death Certificate, Educational Certificate issued by Canadian Authorities require authentication by the designated authorities of the Province concerned or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before presentation to the Consulate for attestation. | C$ 25+ $3 (Consular surcharge) per document. |
Will Document | As above | C$ 25+ $3 (Consular surcharge) per document. |
Adoption documents: | To be notarized by Notary Public and duly authenticated by the designated Provincial Authority concerned. (Adoption deed to be prepared as per Hague Convention) | C$ 13+$3 (consular Surcharge) each document. Total fee: C$ 16/-. |
Documents issued by Indian Authorities | Birth, Death, Marriage and Educational Certificates etc. issued by the Indian authorities in India can also be attested by the Consulate provided the same have been authenticated by the designated officer of the State Government and validated by the Consular Section of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Patiala House, New Delhi-110001 or any other agency approved by the Ministry of External Affairs. For details, please check the website “Legalization of the Documents” | |
Visit of Consular Officer for service | Consular Officer can visit for the service in case of utmost medical exigency. A prior request with prescribed fee is required to be deposited for the service | Officer’s travelling allowances and daily allowance C$128 for each visit plus Consular fee for services required |
- MAILING ADDRESS
The complete set of documents along with the requisite fee and self-addressed,return prepaid Xpresspost/courier envelope, has to be sent to the following address:
Consulate General of India,
(Attestation Desk),
201-325 Howe street,
Vancouver B.C., V6C 1Z7
FAQs
How long it will take to renew Indian passport in Canada? ›
Minimum Processing Time is 8 weeks. Note: Applications sent by post will take additional 3-4 working days for processing.
How do I send power of attorney to India from Canada? ›Your Attorney will need to register the Power of Attorney in the offices of the Sub-Registrar of the relevant area in India. Your Attorney will be required to present and submit evidence of his/her identification alongside the Power of Attorney. A small fee will also be payable to process the document.
How long does it take to get Indian visa from Canada? ›It takes at least 10-12 weeks to process such application. Separate rules apply in cases of visa for Research, Missionary work, Journalism and Travel document holders. Visas are valid from the date of issue.
What is Indian Consulate General? ›The Consulate General of India handles the consular matters in 23 counties mentioned in the jurisdiction section of the site. You can find information related to the Consulate's functions, holidays, location, fee structure, jurisdiction, working hours, etc. Details of consular services are also given.
Where can I renew my Indian passport in Canada? ›- Any applicant holding Indian passport and a status in Canada (Visitor/Study/Work permit or PR) and living in Consulate's consular jurisdiction can apply for passport renewal.
- Step 1: Fill and submit the form online.
- Please see BLS website for information regarding BLS centers, timings and FEE rates & modes of payment.
| ADULT | MINOR | |
|---|---|---|
| NORMAL passport 36 page | $ 96 | $ 65 |
| NORMAL passport 60 page | $ 127 | -- |
| NORMAL passport 36 page (in lieu of Lost/Damaged passport) | $ 189 | $ 189 |
| NORMAL passport 60 page (in lieu of Lost/Damaged passport) | $ 220 | -- |
A copy of first and last page of the current passport. A copy of legal status in Canada (PR card / study permit / work permit / visitor record). A copy of landing paper. A copy of proof of address (copy of driving license or any other government issued address proof).
Can I travel to India with expired Indian passport? ›You may be able to enter India with a passport that expires in 3 months. Although it is not recommended, and it is always better to be overly cautious, there is technically a way to enter India with less than 180 days left on your passport till the expiration date.
Does power of attorney need to be notarized in India? ›Any power of attorney executed outside India needs authentication. It has to be executed in the presence of certain designated officers. So, any power of attorney executed outside India should be authenticated by a notary public of that country , the Indian consul, or by a representative of the Central Government.
How can I give someone in India a power of attorney while overseas? ›- The Deed has to be made on a plain paper and attested in the Indian Embassy or by a Notary from that country.
- The Grantor should place his/her signature in all pages.
What are the documents required for power of attorney attestation? ›
Documents Required for Power of Attorney Attestation:
Original Power of Attorney and few photocopies. Original Identity documents. Proof of residence. List of partners name.
Upon receipt of the Visa Application through Indian Visa Application Center or directly, the Indian Mission/ Post requires a minimum of three working days to process the case and issue a visa depending upon the nationality and excluding special cases.
Is 10-year visa to India still valid for Canadian citizens? ›Canadians can avail of a fresh tourist visa of up to one year in length, but they remain excluded from getting the 10-year visa.
Can Canadian citizen get Indian visa on arrival? ›Can Canadian citizens get a visa on arrival in India? Canadian passport holders cannot get a visa on arrival in India. Instead, Canadian visitors are required to apply for a visa in advance. Travelers from Canada should submit an eVisa application at least 4 business days before departure.
How do you address a consulate general in a letter? ›Addressing a letter to a consul general is simple. You just use the person's normal prefix for the person's name: Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr., etc. When addressing a letter you should write "Mr. John Smith." In the following line, write "Consul General." Then, begin a new line to list the street address.
What is the difference between Indian Embassy and Indian Consulate? ›The embassy is the seat of political exchange, so it is usually located in the capital of the host country. Consulates are located in other major cities — financial capitals, tourist areas or large cities with healthy job markets.
How long does it take for OCI card? ›OCI application normally takes 8-10 weeks for processing. The complete processing of OCI card involves a number of steps. The processing can be further delayed because of incomplete applications.
How long does it take to renew Indian Passport in Vancouver? ›Vancouver Jurisdiction
If passport is Issued in India or other Mission minimum processing time is 2 Months.
Login to the Passport Seva Online Portal with the registered Login Id. Click "Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport" link. Fill in the required details in the form and submit. Click the "Pay and Schedule Appointment" link on the "View Saved/Submitted Applications" screen to schedule an appointment.
How long does it take to renew Indian Passport? ›The normal processing time of passport is 3 weeks.
Can I renew my Indian passport after it expires? ›
You can apply for passport renewal up to 1 year before its expiry. After the end of validity of 5 years or till they attain 18 years (whichever comes earlier) can apply for re-issue.
Can I renew Indian passport 2 years before it expires? ›A:You can apply for a re-issue of passport up to 1 year before the expiry OR within three years after the expiry of the existing passport without fresh police verification, provided there is no change in personal particulars and there is clear police report with respect to your previous passport and there is no adverse ...
Do I need to renew original Indian passport? ›You will need to submit your original passport at the time of lodging your application. It is recommended that you complete all required travel and then submit your application for a new passport as, once your passport application is registered for renewal, you will not be able to use your old passport.
Can you travel with expired passport? ›If you are overseas and your U.S. passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until June 30, 2022. You qualify to travel on your expired passport if all the following are true: You are a U.S. citizen.
How long does it take to renew passport Canada? ›in person at a Service Canada Centre offering 10-day processing: It may take up to 2 weeks, plus mailing time. in person at a regular Service Canada Centre, a Service Canada Scheduled Outreach Site that offers passport services, or by mail: It may take up to 17 weeks, plus mailing time.
Does passport number change after renewal India? ›The number on the passport will remain the same, only the validity will be changed in the passport. The changes will be made to the existing/old passport and will be returned as a renewed passport. Passport re-issue A passport is reissued when the passport holder requires an entirely new passport.
Can OCI holder stay in India with expired passport? ›OCI cardholders are permitted to enter, work and reside in India indefinitely. Previously, travelers whose OCI cards showed an expired passport number were required to travel with both their expired passport and current passport. OCI Cardholders are now allowed to travel with just their OCI card and current passport.
Can I travel to India while OCI is in process? ›As per the latest guidelines, all OCI card holders (with valid reason) holding US Passport are permitted to enter India.
Can I travel to India with less than 6 months on my passport with OCI? ›The Indian government grants five-year visas for OCI card holders. However, they have to provide a passport that has a minimum validity of six months. If you are an OCI cardholder and your passport does not have the minimum validity, you will need a new passport to apply for an India visa.
Can you sell property in India with power of attorney? ›A power of attorney is not a valid instrument to transfer property titles when buying or selling a property. However, due to the financial benefits, it provides to both the buyer and the seller, selling a property through a general power of attorney has become common practice in Indian cities.
What is the best power of attorney to have? ›
A general power of attorney allows the agent to make a wide range of decisions. This is your best option if you want to maximize the person's freedom to handle your assets and manage your care. A limited power of attorney restricts the agent's power to particular assets.
How much does it cost for power of attorney in India? ›1000/- with a minimum of Rs. 100/- and a maximum fee of Rs. 30,000/- on the market value of property or consideration, whichever is higher.
Does power of attorney need to be witnessed India? ›Generally, signing in front of witnesses is required if you were signing your power of attorney in India (without a notary public).
Is it mandatory to register power of attorney in India? ›Even though it is not mandatory to register a power of attorney in India, it is advisable to get the POA registered in order to increase the authenticity of the document. Further, if a POA is executed in respect of an immovable property of more than INR 100 in value, then it must be necessarily registered.
Can NRI sell property in India through POA? ›An important point to note here is that the NRIs can use a specific POA if they want to authorise a person to buy or sell a property on their behalf. However, the POA must necessarily be registered in India after the payment of stamp duty.
How much does attestation cost? ›For Educational Document/degree/diploma certificate Embassy Cost/Fees/Rate ₹3,200* per certificate/document. For Non-Educational Document/Birth/Marriage certificate Embassy Cost/Fees/Rate ₹3,200* per certificate/document.
How can I get attested by Indian Embassy? ›For attestation of Indian passport, Driving License, Pan Card, Adhar Card, Voter ID, Educational documents etc., applicant may submit original and a copy of the same. Documents which are not apostilled from India will not be authenticated by Embassy. Such documents will only be attested as 'True Copy Attestation Only”.
Is attestation required in India? ›As India is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, 1961, no further attestation or legalization of a document apostilled by a member country, should be required for using such apostilled document in India.
How long does an Indian visa take to get approved? ›Although the processing time is usually 4 to 5 days, it's also common for applicants to receive their visas within 24 hours of completing their application. There's no need to go to an embassy or consulate in person.
What is urgent visa? ›The Emergency Visa service is only for US passport holders of Indian origin and their family members required to visit India due to a genuine family emergency, such as critical illness or death of a family member. Documentary evidence will need to be provided and the applicant will be charged an emergency service fee.
How Much Does Indian visa cost? ›
INDIA VISA FEE FOR US CITIZENS
The 30 day e Visa charges a government fee of USD 27.50, this fee is included in the iVisa.com service charge. The 1 year visa comes with a government fee of USD 43.00, and the 5 year visa USD 84.05.
| VISA TYPE/ DURATION/ ENTRIES/ DURATION | ROUNDED OFF FEES TO BE CHARGED C$ W.E.F. 01.04.2017 |
|---|---|
| More than 6 months up to 1year (M) | 248 |
| More than 1 year up to 5 years | 372 |
| Student Visa (S) | |
| Valid for duration of the course or 5 years, | 100 |
This includes Canada and the United Kingdom, two countries from which India normally welcomes many tourists. The Indian government has excluded these countries from their e-visa system for specific reasons. Canada, for example, is being accused of rejecting Indian visa applications on a large scale.
How long does it take for a Canadian to get a visa for India? ›Please submit the application in the prescribed form. It takes at least 10-12 weeks to process such application. Separate rules apply in cases of visa for Research, Missionary work, Journalism and Travel document holders. Visas are valid from the date of issue.
How long can I stay in India with OCI? ›(ii) A PIO cardholder is required to register with local Police authority for any stay exceeding 180 days in India on any single visit whereas an OCI is exempted from registration with Police authority for any length of stay in India.
Is entry visa allowed in India now? ›The Government of India has restored most visas, which had been suspended earlier,except Tourist Visas (e-Tourist and regular Tourist Visa) issued before 6 October 2021 and e-Visas of all other types issued before 30 March, 2021.
Who is eligible for Indian entry visa? ›An Entry visa is granted to the following types of applicants: A person of Indian Origin, defined as a person who has held Indian nationality or is a child or grandchild of a person who has held Indian nationality. In fact, persons of Indian Origin must apply for an Entry Visa instead of a Tourist Visa.
Does India have an embassy in Canada? ›Consulate General of India, Toronto, Canada.
How do I surrender my Indian passport in Vancouver? ›Complete applications along with the requisite documents, original Indian passport and the prescribed fees should be submitted to their centers located at Vancouver, Surrey, Calgary and Edmonton. It may also be sent by courier/post to: BLS, Unit 201-8140 120th Street, Surrey, BC V3W 3N3.
How do I contact the Indian Embassy? ›Indian nationals seeking emergency assistance may call cell number 1+202-550-9931(and WhatsApp). This number should be used only by Indian nationals seeking immediate emergency assistance and not for routine consular queries.
How can I get emergency visa from India to Canada? ›
Applicant will be required to provide proof of the emergency, which would be subject to verification and visa will be granted solely at the discretion of the Consulate. Applicants may also be required to appear for an interview. Entry Visa Valid for three months with single entry is granted in such emergencies.
Do Canadians need visa for India? ›Can Canadian citizens get a visa on arrival in India? Canadian passport holders cannot get a visa on arrival in India. Instead, Canadian visitors are required to apply for a visa in advance. Travelers from Canada should submit an eVisa application at least 4 business days before departure.
What is a consulate vs embassy? ›A country has at most one embassy in another country, and most embassies are located in capital cities. Consulates are like branch offices of the embassy; a nation can have several consulates in another country, usually located in all major cities of that country.
Can Canadian citizens travel to India? ›Regular Canadian passport
Your passport must be valid for 6 months from your date of entry into India and must contain at least two blank pages for use by immigration officials.
| SERVICE | FEES IN CAD$ | |
|---|---|---|
| Surrender Fee | Total Fee | |
| Indian citizens acquiring any foreign citizenship before 31 May, 2010 | 31 | 41.40 |
| Indian citizens acquiring any foreign citizenship after 1 June, 2010 | 119 | 129.40 |
- Duly filled application form.
- Printed & signed copy of the declaration form (to be attached with each application)
- Original Indian Passport (Last/Valid Indian passport at the time of Naturalization)
A: The fee for Surrender Certificate is Five Hundred Indian Rupees (500 INR) effective from 4th September,2022.
How can I write a letter to the Indian Embassy? ›Use "Dear Honorable Ambassador" if you are addressing the ambassador directly. If you don't know the name or gender of the person to whom you're writing, you can begin your letter "Dear Sir or Madam." However, you should make every effort to address your letter to a specific person.
How can an embassy help you? ›While the Consular officers provide immediate and personal assistance to American citizens every day around the world — replacing lost passports, assisting injured or ill travelers, and assisting with marriages, births, and adoptions, other sections of the embassy provide more specialized assistance.
What is the meaning of consulate general? ›Definition of consulate general
: the residence, office, or jurisdiction of a consul general.
Can I get Indian visa same day? ›
Urgent Indian Visa processing fee needs to be paid for Tourist, Business, Medical, Conference and Medical Attendant Indian Visas. This facility allows you to get Indian Visa Online (eVisa India) in as short as 24 hours and a maximum of 72 hours.
What qualifies as an emergency visa appointment? ›- medical emergency.
- family emergency (funeral / death)
- participation in a scheduled exchange program (students and exchange visitors)
- ESTA refusal.
- urgent business trip.
- travelers turned away at check-in (e.g., even if the flight could not be boarded on child's passport)
As per the latest guidelines, all OCI card holders (with valid reason) holding US Passport are permitted to enter India.