OCI General Queries

Find answers, ask questions, and connect with our community around the world.

Share Your Experience With the PIO to OCI Conversion Process?

To convert a PIO to an OCI card you have to apply online application, fill out your application with the correct information, upload all the required documents, make an appointment...

DI Last reply by Deepa Iyer
- 2 Replies
Reviews of PIO to OCI Conversion Support Services in Your Country?

PIO to OCI conversion support service is provided by the VFS helpline at 1800-320-9693 for consular services related to PIO to OCI conversion you can contact your nearby embassy for...

S Last reply by Shubham
- 1 Replies
Tips for New Applicants From Those Who’ve Completed Their Conversion?

Some tips for new applicants from those who have completed their conversion are to collect all the necessary documents, write your information in the application form correctly, have a passport...

AM Last reply by Ankit mangal
- 1 Replies
How much time it will take for PIO to OCI card conversion in Sweden?

The timeline for PIO to OCI card conversion in Sweden takes up to 2-3 weeks for the application process. If the documents are incorrect then it can be delayed for...

SV Last reply by Shruti Vohra
- 1 Replies
Can I Hold Dual Citizenship With an OCI Card?

Yes, you can hold dual citizenship with an OCI card. As we all know, India does not allow dual citizenship, and the OCI card is an alternative to it. However,...

RK Last reply by Ravi Kumar
- 13 Replies
Do You Need Both Parents’ Signatures for an OCI Application?

Yes, if your child is a minor, then your OCI application needs the signatures of both parents with the thumbprint of the child. I got my daughter's OCI in April...

SB Last reply by Suresh Bhatia
- 14 Replies
What to Do After Receiving the OCI Card?

After receiving the OCI card, you can get all the benefits that the card offers to its cardholders, such as entering India without a visa and without any restrictions. Additionally,...

SP Last reply by Sanjay Pillai
- 13 Replies
What Is OCI?

OCI is no longer a citizen of India but has Indian origin and is eligible to apply for an OCI card. He/she is also not an NRI. An OCI card...

JS Last reply by Juhi Sharma
- 12 Replies
Can I apply for a family of 3 OCI from USA?

Yes, you can apply for a family of 3 OCI from the USA. I also recently became a citizen of the US. The first thing I did was officially renounce...

AK Last reply by Arjun Kapoor
- 9 Replies
Can OCI Get Aadhaar Card?

Yes, as an OCI, you can get an Aadhaar card. However, you need to prove that you have been living in Indian for 182 days. As compared to a few...

SB Last reply by Suresh Bhatia
- 7 Replies