How Visament Helps With OCI Application Documentation?

To apply for an OCI Card, you need to collect the right paperwork for your application.

Submitting incorrect documents can lead to your application being rejected or put on hold. 

Through this blog, Visament will provide you with tips to avoid common OCI document problems. 

What is OCI Application Documentation? 

An OCI application documentation is a set of documents that you need to provide for your application.

It can be proof of your identity, citizenship, or any other relationship documents. 

There are different types of documents that you need to submit to apply for an OCI card. 

You can use the OCI portal for online documentation, and VFS Global or BLS International for physical document submission.

• Verification of current foreign citizenship
• Proof of Indian origin
• Relationship with an Indian citizen
• Relationship with an OCI cardholder, such as a Spouse-based OCI. 
• Documents of your identity and residency status. 

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What are the Common OCI Application Documentation Mistakes? 

The common challenges you need to be aware of when you are applying for an OCI card renewal or a fresh OCI application are: 

Providing incorrect documents

 If you have provided any incorrect documents, then the authorities may return or reject your application. 

Before submitting an application, you need to ensure all your paperwork is correct 

Personal Information mismatch 

If the documents you shared do not match the OCI application form, then your application can be rejected due to

• Mismatch in the date of birth. 
• Incorrect place of birth 
• Wrong name in the application form

Not submitting Proof of Indian Origin

Not submitting the following documents can result in rejection of your OCI application. 

• Your Old Indian passport, if you have held Indian citizenship previously. 
• Your surrender certificate excluded foreign-born individuals with Indian origin parents. 
• Missing proof of Parents or Grandparents of Indian origin

Missing documents can delay your application.

Incorrect OCI Photo and Signature 

Submitting a blurry photo or a mismatched signature can lead to a rejection of the application. 

• Incorrect photo size 
• Photo without a plain white background
• Incorrect Photo ratio. 
• Mismatched Signature 

Submitting Incomplete Documents 

Here are some of the common mistakes that most of the applicants make: 

• Not submitting documents for spouse based OCI application
• Forgot to upload parents' documentation for OCI application for minors. 
• Forgot to provide proof of address. 
• Not submitting a naturalization certificate. 

How Can Visament Help You With OCI Documentation? 

Visament has agents who have years of experience with the OCI card application.

With the help of our agents, you will get an easy and simple OCI documentation, reducing the chances of errors. 

Personalized assistance for all applicants so that they can submit their OCI documents without any problem. 

Here are a few points given below, which will help you to know how you will get a smooth and hassle-free OCI documentation and assistance to our applicants in foreign countries such as the USA, UK, Australia, or Canada. 

Documents according to your Eligibility Criteria

At Visament, we provide you with an OCI documents checklist based on the applicant's eligibility criteria, like: 

• Fresh OCI application 
• OCI application for Minor 
• Spouse OCI application
• PIO to OCI Conversion application

Verification and documents Review 

Visament agents verify that the applicant has provided all the supporting documents by reviewing them.

Through the verification, the chances of an OCI application getting rejected decrease. 

Visament reviews the following documents of the applicants: 

• Name in all the documents. 
• Correct supporting documents for the proof of OCI application. 
• Applicant's citizenship documents and passport. 
• Help with notarizations and apostille of OCI documentation.
• Checks the proof of relationship. 
• Self-attested copies of the applicant. 

Through reviewing the chances of rejection of the OCI application become less. 

Reviewing Photo and Signature 

Visament follows the strict guidelines of the OCI portal. 

So it makes sure that the applicant provides the OCI photo and signature under the OCI portal guidelines. 

At Visament, our agents review the following documents carefully:

• The size and resolution of the OCI photo should be 2x2 inches or higher resolution. 
• Plain white background of the OCI photo. 
• Format of the signature of the applicant. 

Applicants get personalized assistance that will help them to upload all the documents without any issues. 

Help with supporting documents 

Visament helps you in every step of the OCI application process, making the process easier and more efficient. 

We help the applicants to prepare the required proofs, such as: 

• Affidavits and declarations. 
• For a marriage certificate 
• Parents' citizenship, such as a passport copy or a naturalization certificate of parents. 
• Naturalization certificates. 
• Proof of address for OCI application. 

We make sure all your proofs are valid and ready to send to the Indian consulate of the VFS Global for further processing. 

Guidance and assistance with VFS Submission documents

Applicants need to submit the application to the outsourcing agency, such as VFS Global or BLS International. 

• Assistance in submitting the application.
• Assist you with the application process
• Provide you with a list of documents that you need to self-attest. 
•  Notarised documents for your OCI application. 
• Process application paperwork to the VFS Global or BLS International. 

Support in every step of the OCI application 

Applying through the Visament website will help you to get expert support in every step of the OCI application. 

We provide you with support for: 

• Fill out your application without getting any issues or errors. 
• To upload all the documents correctly. 
• Prepare the documents submission package. 
• Assist you in booking an appointment at the VFS Global or BLS International center. 
• Real-time updates for your application. 

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Why Do You Need Good OCI Documentation Assistance? 

OCI documentation is the most essential part of the process. If you have provided all the documents correctly, then your OCI application will process smoothly. 

If you have submitted any incorrect documents, then your application can be rejected, put on hold, or returned for correction.

So, you need to always choose a good and professional expert for your OCI application documentation.

Here are some of the benefits of choosing a professionalised OCI documentation expert given below: 

• Professional OCI documentation assistance will reduce the chances of rejection and errors
• Help you to prepare your documents according to your OCI category.
• Smooth OCI documentation reduces the workload on Consulate. 
• Follows all the Guidelines of the government. 
• Helps you with the minor or spouse OCI application documentation. 

A professional expert will always follow and check all the guidelines given by the authorities of the OCI application. 

Professional OCI experts ensure that an applicant meets all the standard guidelines and is eligible to apply for an OCI. 

Final Thoughts 

Documents play a critical role in the OCI application. Submitting the correct documents for your application is essential for a smooth process. If you submit any incorrect or incomplete documents, then it can lead to your application being rejected. 

However, if you apply for OCI through the Visament, then we provide you with a simple and easy application process. Under the expert guidance, we help applicants to verify all their documents. 

At Visament, we help applicants to submit their OCI application without any errors.