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Here is the list of documents that you will need to apply for a fresh OCI application. OCI filled application form, copy of passport first and last page, copy of marriage certificate (if applicable), copy of Indian passport, proof of Indian origin, Birth certificate mentioning the name of parents (for minors), 2 passport size photos, and signature.
An OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) is a card and not a stamp on the passport. It has many benefits in various sectors of indian, like economic, educational, and financial sectors, and allows OCI cardholders to get the same fees and equal rights as Indian citizens.
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Yes, OCI cardholders living in India must have a valid foreign passport to travel to India. An OCI card is a travel document and a lifetime visa for foreign national...
Yes, a foreign national of Indian origin can apply for an OCI card and is eligible to register for an OCI even after the death of their parents. For the...
No, foreign military and police personnel are not eligible for registration for the OCI card, whether they are serving in the army or police, or they retired. Only Israeli citizens'...
Given below are some of the points that you should remember while filing an OCI card application: Make sure you have uploaded a high-quality photo and signature for your OCI...
To convert the PIO to OCI online, follow the steps below: You need to visit the official website of the OCI services. Register in the OCI services and log in...
No, a stateless/refugee person of any country cannot apply for an OCI card or register for an OCI card on the spouse's basis. If a person has an OCI card...
Yes, OCI cardholders can change their genders, but there is one condition: for the gender change, you must have a new passport that shows the gender change before applying for...
Yes, citizens of some countries can register for the OCI card beyond the 4th generation, which are given below: Suriname - up to 6th generation Guyana - up to 6th...
No, A foreign national holding a diplomatic passport will not be registered as an OCI cardholder. However, the foreign diplomats and official passport holders not appointed in India can only...
Yes, It's mandatory to submit both parent's Passport Copies while submitting the Application for Minor.
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OCI card is a lifelong free visa for foreign indian nationals, and not a stamp on the passport. To apply for an OCI card, you need to visit the OCI services website and fill out an online application form with all the supporting documents and pay the fees. Then, you need to book an appointment and submit your OCI application to the Application Centre and pay the fees for the application. After the application submission, you will get your OCI card within 4-6 weeks.