Indian passport and OCI rule changes in Canada
Official changes that affect applications to the Consulate General of India, Toronto, newest first. Checked against the Consulate and the official application centre.
Passport portal unavailable on 26 September 2026
The Indian government passport services portal was unavailable on Saturday, 26 September 2026 for an upgrade. Applications in progress may take longer.
New passport fees from 1 July 2026
The consular fee for passport services was revised. Adult 36 pages: $176; 60 pages: $246; child: $128; Tatkaal: $349; lost or damaged: $349. Applications with the old fees are refused.
OCI applications in person only from 5 April 2026
OCI applications in Canada must be submitted in person at the official application centres, for biometrics. OCI applications by post are not accepted.
Acceptance policy: minor formatting differences are not grounds for rejection
The Consulate published a list of minor differences that cannot be used to reject an application, such as writing ON instead of Ontario.
New passport photo specification
Passport photos must meet the updated specification, including a digital copy of 630 × 810 pixels on a white background.
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Official sources: Consulate General of India, Toronto · Application acceptance policy
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