Copy of picture page of norwegian passport proof of indian origin copy of first page in previous indian passport of selfparents or other documents that prove connection to india the embassy reserves the right to call for additional documents as considered necessary. Overseas citizenship of india oci checklist vfs global. The photocopies of supporting documents must be clear and preferably in color. Causind12 1 17122019 overseas citizenship of india oci checklist place a tick in the box for documents you are submitting or if the statement is applicable to your case. Copy of picture page and address page of oci card copy of oci visa sticker in old passport, if applicable all copies to be selfattested attested by parents if.
Only specific documents need to be notarized as mentioned in your checklist. Oci card is no longer valid permanently and if need be, the overseas citizens of india cards must be reissued when the cardholders passport is reissued. Surrender certificate, previous indian passport copy, birth certificate or school leaving certificate from india, nativity or domicile certificate. Application form with photoattested for foreign nationals with indian dual citizenship oci passport issued by govt of india and living in india 1. Oci card loses its validity if the application went through marriage reason and you are divorcing your spouse. Fresh oci on the basis of applicants own indian origin current passport copy.
If not sure how, open windows all programs accessories paint. I appreciate that photo images may be cropped etc, but this is a scanned image of my passport page indicating my. Please go to following link to start the application. Photograph of applicant if applicant is not present at the time of application 6. Please print out a copy of this checklist, sign and submit the same along with your application. Oci documents that you will require for your oci application. New oci document list and some helpful suggestions. Copy of signature if applicant is not present at the time of application 5. Reducing gb size on scanned passport information for e. For individuals who are less than the age of 20, the oci documents need to be renewed every time hisher passport is renewed for individuals who are more than the age of 49, oci documents need to be renewed or reissued while a new passport is being issued to them. How to apply, documents required, eligibility and validity criteria for overseas citizens of india. However, if the applicant desires, heshe can request that the oci documents be reissued so that the oci documents reflect the correct passport number. India passport visa pio card oci dual citizenship if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above.
India questions about oci reissue have checked all threads until beginning of 2019 but could not get answer to these two questions also looked up ckgs website and its detailed pdf files question is about reissue of oci upon acquiring new passpoert after age 50 when oci was obtained before age 50 q1. Do they still provide the usticker on the passport in addition to the oci booklet. It must however be replaced each time a new passport is. If you are already an oci card holder, kindly use oci miscellaneous services. Please upload the proof of indian origin as per the documents required, i. Evidence of relationship as parentgrandparentgreat grandparent, if their indian origin is claimed as basis for registration as oci cardholder. You will need to provide the original documents listed in our checklist, once the embassy verified the original documents then they will return it back to us and we will mail it back to you.
Copy of valid indian passport proof of nri status any one. A notary can be found in local banks, credit union city country offices, attorney offices, ups, fedex locations. If original passport is not available, supporting evidence of indian nationality like passport copy driving license with a copy alien registration card with a copy etc. So for each new national passport, you need to update your oci card with a new national passport number. Requirement of photograph for oci registration advice for. Frequently asked questions faqs who is eligible to apply. Consulate general of india, san francisco, california. Usually, oci cards need to be renewed in the following cases. Certain documents are required for oci application. Applicant should upload and providejp attested copy of current passport with application. Overseas citizenship of india oci scheme the constitution of india does not allow holding dual citizenship simultaneously. Open the pic file jpeg in mspaint if you are using windows. In case of loss of oci registration certificate andor visa, copy of the complaint lodged with police authorities.
For an applicant who is 21 to 49 years of age, there is no need to reissue oci documents each time a new passport is issued. Hi, i have renewed the passport for my kid and want to transferrenew the oci. Step by step instructions to fill online government form for oci application. Copy of new passport copy of oci registration card first and last page additional documents may be required on case to case basis applicable fees. Foreign passport copy which should be valid for more than 6 months 5. Hit file resize and reduce the file size to whatever mha limit is. Both parents passport copy in case of a minor applicant. Copy of fathersmothers german passport who are eligible for an oci card. If your old passport expires, you can travel to india with your expired passport, your oci card, and a new valid passport. If the applicant has ever possessed an indian passport then copy of the first 3 and last 2 pages of indian passport can be submitted.
Please can anyone on the forum help with the above issue. Kindly be ready with scanned copy of the following items before starting the registration. Copy of picture page of new norwegian passport copy of picture page of old norwegian passport if the old passport was destroyed, provide a letter from the police as documentation. Documents issued by the immigration authority, if any. Application form duly filled in and countersigned by both parents. If the old passport is not returned by the concerned authorities while issuing new passport and copy of the uvisa had.
The following documents are required for all oci applications. Fill emergency certificate form along with passport even if expired and a copy thereof. No passport or oci document will be sent by dakpost or mail. In the past, there was a uvisa stamped to the passport, in addition to the oci booklet. A copy of registered marriage certificate auszug aus dem eheregister. Do we need to submit the newold passport as well old oci booklet for this. What the instruction say is you photocopy your original documents and then sign on them saying self attested and then scan it and upload. Proof of present citizenship copy of present valid passport. In case of minor under 18 years please upload parents marriage certificate. Frequently asked questions faqs on oci miscellaneous. A documents to be submitted with the application 1.
Oci documents required for your oci application form. Please upload the photograph, signature, copy of the foreign passport one page where the photo, name, date of birth, etc appear, copies of the relevant pages of the lost oci card first page and last page, marriage certificate, if the lost oci card did not have the name of the spouse husband or wife, as the case may be or the indian. Step 9 once the application is complete the same is saved in your computer in downloads folder or your default download location in pdf format. Digital signature application form foreign organisation. Copy of the record of landing or immigration documentpr card of the parents. In cases of new documents when you get new documents that affect your old passport, you need to reapply for oci registration and get the new oci. Applications for registration as oci cardholder is to be submitted only on the online system. You can combine the cheque for multiple oci applications. Copy of your expiration of your visa or status like i797 approval notice with expiry date copy of your electronic i94 form or physical copy of i94 with approval notice only applicable to usa, for other countries it would be different if minor, parents consent form for oci card holders. Parents of minor children of indian origin must submit a copy of their cancelled indian passport or oci wherever applicable attested by jp copy of birth certificate attested by jp persons of indian origin who previously held indian passports are required to submit copy of cancelled indian passport copy copy of surrender certificate. If you cant find anybody easily, search online for a notary public with your city name. Important notice it is mandatory to upload all relevant documents during online form filling time. Check your eligibility before you start your registration.
Stretch the image borders to create a huge working space so that we. My passport section has been scanned in a pdf format. In the backdrop of outbreak of covid19, no foreigners are allowed to visit the frro office for oci registrations and other visa related services without prior appointment till further orders. Based on the recommendation of the high level committee on indian diaspora, the government of india decided to grant overseas citizenship of india oci and persons of indian origin pios for certain category who migrated from india and acquired. For verification purpose, the applicant must carry all the documents in original and clear copy while visiting the centre for submission of application.
The oci photo that we will print will always be in color on high quality photo paper that can witchtand thermal lamination and will measure 2 inches x 2 inches 51 mm x 51 mm for indian visa, indian passport photos, and oci photos for your oci application form. Requirement of photograph for oci registration based upon the specifications of the international standards organization iso and icao, which is responsible for standardizing travel documents, the most important requirements for a photograph for e passport is that the face must be taken from a full frontal. Place of issue of us passport must be usdos in case of us passport holders. Evidence of indian citizenship of self or parentsone of the parents or grandparents or great grandparents. Proof of the indian nationalorigin spouse for grant of oci card.
This can be done by presenting a copy of an indian passport, a copy of the domicile certificate issued by the competent authority, a copy of nativity certificate from the competent authority, or an oci cardpio card of parents or spouse along with the base papersdocuments upon which the oci pio card was issued. You need to take print out of the form and paste one recent passport. For dsc with indian address, the identity and address proof requirements. I would be applying for oci transfer in frro chennai. Duly attested by jp copy of new passport the document file should be in duly attested by jp copy of existing oci card max file size allowed for a document file is 500 kb pdf format an a4 size page document colour scanned at 100 dpi dots per inch resolution will generate of file of between 200250 kb. Stretch the image borders to create a huge working space so that we can paste multiple documents in the white area. Photocopies of the following pages us passport or nonu. Oci miscellaneous services ministry of home affairs. Copy of the birth certificate of the child showing the names of the parents. However, the applicant can continue to carry the old passport wherein the oci u visa sticker was pasted along with new passport. Uploaded photograph and physical photograph affixed on the forms must be identical. Existing oci card copy to be uploaded under indian visa selection only, else application will not be accepted marriage certificate of the applicant, in case applicant is married. For applicants visiting indian frros for oci registration in the backdrop of outbreak of covid19, no foreigners are allowed to visit the frro office for oci registrations and other visa related services without prior appointment till further orders. Do we need to selfattest original copy, then scan and.
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