Can I renew my Indian passport in Vancouver for my work permit now?
Yes, in fact you should. My son in Ottawa got his Passport RE-ISSUED in similar situation. BLS is the authorised agents for Indian High Commission, Indian Consulates for Passport and Visa related services. Counting from your submission of application, the process may take around 3 - 4 weeks. BLS office in BC is at: Address: 850 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6C 3J1, Canada Hours: Closed Opens 8AM Tue Phone: +1 604-595-8903 Province: British Columbia It is not a complicated process. You will have to appear in person for identification and a snap at BLS. Consult BLS and, as per their advice, carry all related documents during your visit. The Re-Issued Passport with your expired Passport will be despatched to your current address in Vancouver through Canada Post. The Passport may be issued before the completion of Police verification in India. The verification in this case will will be follow, which should not worry you. Remember, your current Passport will be invalid after grant of Re-Issued Passport, except to the extent that all currently valid travel, visa related will continue to hold good. Therefore, please keep your currently held Passport also safe.