Hi Experts,

Currently my kids are eligible for Canadian citizenship and I have a question regarding the Indian passport renewal.

My kids Indian passport will expire on early 2012. Can I renew my kids Indian passport while Canadian Citizenship is in-progress.

I have noticed the below ( specifically point 3 ) in the Indian Passport renewal form, however I would like to confirm with experts.

Please advise.

Thanks in advance,
Kamal

---- Found in Indian Passport renewal form --------------

21. Declaration :

1. I owe allegiance to the sovereignty and integrity of India, and
2. I am an Indian Citizen, and
3. I have neither applied for nor obtained Canadian or any nationality other than Indian, and
4. In the event of acquiring Canadian or any nationality other than Indian, I undertake not to use the Indian passport and to surrender it to the nearest Indian diplomatic mission. I am aware that in the event of failing to do so, I will be liable for action under provisions of the Indian Passports Act 1967 and related laws, and
5. I hereby authorize all government including the Department of Citizenship, Immigration and Police in Canada or any other country to reveal to the Govt. of India or its Diplomatic Missions all records and information that they may possess on my behalf concerning my Immigration/Citizenship status, security clearance etc. I understand that this information will be used to assist in determining my eligibility for passport, security clearance, etc., and
6. Information given above in respect to myself, my son/daughter/ward is correct and nothing has been concealed and I am aware that it is an offence under the Indian Passports Act 1967 to knowingly furnish false information or suppress material information, which attract penal and other punishment under the Acts, and
7. I undertake to be entirely responsible for expenses of my son/daughter/ward.

Place: _________________ Date____________ Signature of applicant____________________________________
Or thumb impression in case of a child

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If you have already applied for Canadian citizenship then do not apply for Indian passport for them. You will have to surrender your Indian passport anyway after getting Canadian citizenship to get Surrender Certificate from Indian consulate.

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You should only be doing this if you plan on leaving the country in the time period between the expiry of Indian passports and the receipt of Canadian citizenship (and passport)