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As per the instructions on their website and after talking to one of their representatives, I created two separate packages - one for Renunciation Certificate and one for Entry Visa along with all relevant documents, both Indian and US passports and fees for both applications. Then I added those two packages in a single FEDEX airmail and posted it to them.
This is what they replied.
Dear YYYY,
Travisa Outsourcing has received your application (#XXXXXXX) for an Indian visa, but we are unable to process your application due to missing requirements. Instructions are given below on exactly what you need to send Travisa Outsourcing so your application can be sent to the Consulate of India for approval.
Missing Certificate of Renunciation:
Former Indian Nationals acquiring US (foreign) citizenship after May 31, 2010 are required to surrender citizenship of India immediately if not done already and obtain a "Surrender Certificate" or "Certificate of Renunciation" which is issued by the Consulate.
If the applicant has already renounced Indian citizenship, one of the following must be produced as proof:
* A Certificate of Renunciation issued by a Consulate of India or,
* An Indian Passport that contains a stamp that specifically renounces the citizenship.
Applicants can obtain this Certificate while applying for the India visa by submitting the following requirements:
1. Two (2) copies of the completed Renunciation Form. This form is current as of May 14, 2010. Disregard all prior versions.
2. Renunciation fee of $175 paid with a separate Money Order payable to 'Consulate General of India. If the applicant is applying in the Washington DC jurisdiction, the Money Order should payable to 'Embassy of India'.
3. Copy of the Naturalization Certificate. For minors who were not issued naturalization certificates, the parents must write a statement that the minors citizenship was obtained through the parents, and provide a copy of the parents naturalization certificate.
4. Most Recent Indian Passport. If the applicant does not have their most recent Indian passport, the applicant must provide a police report that shows the passport as lost or stolen.
New York Jurisdiction: A Renunciation Certificate must be obtained first from the New York Consulate directly before you can apply for an Entry visa.
Please contact the New York Consulate directly to obtain the certificate.
Important! If we do not hear from you within 28 days, we will send your documents back to you via FedEx at a cost of $21.00.
Send all documents to the following address:
Travisa India Outsourcing
Attention: Mail Department - Id #XXXXXXXXX
4100 Westheimer Road, Suite #113
Houston, TX 77027
Please be sure to write the Application Id (#XXXXXXXX) on your package to ensure processing can begin right away.
Sincerely,
Travisa Outsourcing
If you have questions, you can reply to this email.
What should I do now?
This is what they replied.
Dear YYYY,
Travisa Outsourcing has received your application (#XXXXXXX) for an Indian visa, but we are unable to process your application due to missing requirements. Instructions are given below on exactly what you need to send Travisa Outsourcing so your application can be sent to the Consulate of India for approval.
Missing Certificate of Renunciation:
Former Indian Nationals acquiring US (foreign) citizenship after May 31, 2010 are required to surrender citizenship of India immediately if not done already and obtain a "Surrender Certificate" or "Certificate of Renunciation" which is issued by the Consulate.
If the applicant has already renounced Indian citizenship, one of the following must be produced as proof:
* A Certificate of Renunciation issued by a Consulate of India or,
* An Indian Passport that contains a stamp that specifically renounces the citizenship.
Applicants can obtain this Certificate while applying for the India visa by submitting the following requirements:
1. Two (2) copies of the completed Renunciation Form. This form is current as of May 14, 2010. Disregard all prior versions.
2. Renunciation fee of $175 paid with a separate Money Order payable to 'Consulate General of India. If the applicant is applying in the Washington DC jurisdiction, the Money Order should payable to 'Embassy of India'.
3. Copy of the Naturalization Certificate. For minors who were not issued naturalization certificates, the parents must write a statement that the minors citizenship was obtained through the parents, and provide a copy of the parents naturalization certificate.
4. Most Recent Indian Passport. If the applicant does not have their most recent Indian passport, the applicant must provide a police report that shows the passport as lost or stolen.
New York Jurisdiction: A Renunciation Certificate must be obtained first from the New York Consulate directly before you can apply for an Entry visa.
Please contact the New York Consulate directly to obtain the certificate.
Important! If we do not hear from you within 28 days, we will send your documents back to you via FedEx at a cost of $21.00.
Send all documents to the following address:
Travisa India Outsourcing
Attention: Mail Department - Id #XXXXXXXXX
4100 Westheimer Road, Suite #113
Houston, TX 77027
Please be sure to write the Application Id (#XXXXXXXX) on your package to ensure processing can begin right away.
Sincerely,
Travisa Outsourcing
If you have questions, you can reply to this email.
What should I do now?