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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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.