Indian Passport Surrender in Australia

Legally Surrender Your Indian Passport After Becoming an Australian Citizen

If you’ve recently acquired Australian citizenship, it is mandatory under the Indian Citizenship Act, 1955 to surrender your Indian passport. India does not allow dual citizenship, and continued use or possession of an Indian passport after obtaining foreign nationality is illegal and may result in penalties. At PassportMate, we make the passport surrender process easy, secure, and fully compliant — so you can transition to OCI or visa services without delays.

Required Documents

To apply for your Indian passport surrender certificate, you’ll generally need the following:

Completed online application form (via Passport Seva portal)
One recent passport-size photo (2×2 inches, white background)
Original Indian passport (to be surrendered)
Australian citizenship certificate (copy)
Australian passport (copy of front and back pages)

Application Process – Step by Step

Submit Your Details
Provide your information via our secure online form or book a quick consultation with our team.
Document Preparation
We’ll prepare your full application kit, including the surrender form, checklist, and photo guidelines — delivered to your inbox within 1 business day
Sign & Send
Sign the forms and courier your documents to VFS Global, the official processing center authorized by the Indian Consulate.
Receive Your Surrender Certificate
Once approved, your official Indian Passport Surrender Certificate will be mailed to your Australian address.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Indian law requires that Indian nationals must surrender their passport upon acquiring foreign citizenship.

Holding or using your Indian passport after acquiring foreign citizenship can result in legal penalties under the Indian Passport Act, 1967.

Absolutely. Once your Indian passport is surrendered and you receive the Surrender Certificate, you’re eligible to apply for an Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) card.

Generally, in-person visits are not required if your documents are correctly prepared and submitted through VFS Global. However, some exceptions may apply depending on your case.

Start Now – We’ll Handle the Rest

Whether you’re applying for your first passport or need urgent travel assistance, PassportMate is your trusted partner for all things India → Australia documentation.

At PassportMate, we simplify the complex. We’re Australia’s trusted service for helping Indian nationals and NRIs navigate passports, visas, OCI cards, police clearance certificates, and more — all without the stress of embassy visits or confusing paperwork.