What Documents are Required for a New OCI Card Application?

VN Posted by: Viraj Nambiar
• 11 August, 2025
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I have submitted some of the essential documents for my OCI card application, which include a fully printed OCI application form, two passport-sized photographs, a copy of my foreign passport, naturalisation certificate, as I have acquired a foreign nationality, so I have to submit my naturalisation certificate.

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  • Shilpa Kapoor 02 September, 2025

    Here are some of the documents for an Indian origin person to apply for an OCI card: are domicile certificate, original birth certificate, and school leaving certificate.

  • Ravi Kumar 27 August, 2025

    Here are the documents that you will need to submit to apply for an OCI card for individuals who were born in India. The first applicant needs to submit their surrender certificate. For the applicants who are born in India but have acquired foreign citizenship then they have to submit their surrender certificate, as India does not allow dual citizenship according to the Indian Citizenship Act 1955. You cannot travel to a foreign country or get their citizenship before surrendering your Indian passport. If you do so, then you are liable to pay a penalty and can be jailed for committing a criminal offence and for breaking the Indian Passport Act.

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