Do's and Don'ts for Proof of Indian Origin Documents?

DL Posted by: David Lucas
• 10 June, 2025
5 Reply

Some DOs for proof of Indian origin are: giving an attested birth certificate, a marriage certificate must be registered and have a validity of at least two years, and the applicant's photo should be in JPEG or JPG format. Some Don’ts for proof of Indian origin are: don’t give a birth certificate issued by a hospital, if marriage certificates under 2 years are not valid, and don’t use a PO box number as proof of address.

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  • Dhruv Bhandari 18 June, 2025

    When applying for any services or applications that require proof of your Indian origin, such as when applying for a visa or Indian passport, keep the original and photocopies of these documents ready. Also, do not submit documents that are handwritten or already scanned, as an unclear image can delay the entire application process.

  • Lavanya Iyer 15 June, 2025

    If your documents are in your regional language, before using them in any application, my tip for you is to translate them into English; otherwise, your application will remain stuck and will not proceed further.

  • Yuvraj Dahiya 13 June, 2025

    When providing proof of your Indian documents, ensure they are not damaged and legible. Torn or faded documents can cause delays. Additionally, please submit the documents that are directly related to your Indian origin. For instance, when I applied for a US visa to prove my Indian origin, I submitted my birth certificate along with my school-leaving certificate in India. Furthermore, keep a digital copy of all these just in case you need it.

  • David Lucas 11 June, 2025

    For my OCI application proof of Indian origin, I have submitted birth certificates attested by a relevant foreign government.

  • Reena D’Souza 11 June, 2025

    When providing proof of your Indian origin, always use original documents. Additionally, avoid submitting notarized statements from relatives unless specifically requested by the Indian consulate.

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