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How to Apply for the OCI Application Mauritius

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How to Apply for the OCI Application Mauritius
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OCI Application From Mauritius
  • Goverment Fee $285
  • Visament Fee $100
  • Validity Lifelong
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If you are a Citizen of India living in a Foreign country and want to travel visa-free to Mauritius, then you are in the perfect place. In this blog,  we will give you a general description of the OCI and its benefits, eligibility, application process, required documents, fees, processing time, and OCI card validity in Mauritius. So let's start our blog by first learning about the OCI.

General Information About OCI

An OCI is an Overseas Citizenship of India card, which allows Indian citizens living in foreign countries to live, work, or study indefinitely.  It was introduced by the Government of India in 2005 under the Citizenship Amendment Act. Holding an Indian OCI card also comes with some benefits. So, let's look at some benefits for OCI cardholders in Mauritius.

Benefits of Having an OCI Card 

Here are some of the benefits of having an OCI card.

  • An OCI card gives you an indefinite period of validity to work, live, or stay in India.
  • With an OCI card, you can have lifelong visa-free entry in India.
  • If you have an OCI card, you don't report the duration of your stay to any higher or local authorities.
  • Persons with an OCI are given the same rights as Indian citizens in the economic, Educational, and financial sectors.
  • People with an OCI card are allowed to purchase residential or private properties.
  • OCI cardholders are allowed to work in India except in government offices.
  • People with OCI are charged the same as Indian Citizens for visiting National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Historical sites, and traffic fares.
  • OCI cards can be used as identification documents, which help applicants apply for PAN cards or driver's Licenses.

These are some benefits that can be availed by having an OCI card, or if you don't have one, let's apply for an OCI card for Mauritius. Before that, we will examine the eligibility criteria for the OCI Miscellaneous Services application in Mauritius.

Eligibility Criteria to Apply for an OCI Application from Mauritius

To apply for an OCI online application in Mauritius, you need to ensure you are eligible to hold an OCI Card.

  • Any person of Indian origin above 18 years old is eligible to apply for an OCI card in Mauritius.
  • Mauritian citizens above 18 years old or of Indian descent are eligible.
  • If you have grandparents or parents of Indian origin,
  • Indian citizens born before or after January 26, 1950, are eligible for an OCI card.
  • People of Pakistan, Bangladesh, and any other country specified by the central government are not eligible for having an OCI card.
  • If your parents are Indian citizens or have an OCI card, you are eligible for an OCI Card for Minors.
  • Spouses of an Indian citizen for more than 2 years are eligible for an OCI card.

After knowing the eligibility, let us move on to the process of applying for an OCI card in Mauritius.

Application Process for the Mauritius OCI Card

To apply for OCI card, there are 2 methods. First one is, you can apply through our trusted Visament website for a smooth OCI card process, and the second is you can visit the official government website and apply from there. So we will see both of the steps in detail.

Application Process for the Mauritius OCI Card

Apply Through the Visament

Follow all the steps for a smooth and easy OCI online application in Mauritius.

  • Choose Services and fill out your OCI Application: At the first step, you need to choose the OCI Services from the list available on the Visament website and start filling out your Mauritius OCI application form. For an OCI card for minors, visit the "OCI miscellaneous services" option and choose the new application for minors.
  • Pay Fees and Submit all the Documents: After filling out the Online OCI application for Mauritius, you need to pay OCI card fees for Mauritius to secure your OCI application and submit all the essential documents for the OCI application in Mauritius.
  • Expert Verification for OCI Application: Your OCI application form for Mauritius will be sent to the immigration authorities on your behalf for further verification and processing.
  • Book an Appointment and Visit the Nearest Centre: After the application is processed, we will book an appointment for your Mauritius OCI application at the nearest VFS Centre. You need to visit the visa centre on the specified Date and time with all the documents and a printout of the OCI online application Mauritius.
  • Track OCI Status: You can see the OCI Application status in the OCI miscellaneous services status through the Visament website by entering the Application Reference Number (ARN) and getting the real-time status of your Mauritius OCI application process.

If you want to change or update any details, visit the OCI Miscellaneous Services and choose the OCI service. For more information, you can visit our website, Visament.

Apply Through the Government Website

To apply for a Mauritius OCI application, you have to visit the official website of OCI services and follow these steps:

  • To apply for a new OCI application, click the Fresh application option on the OCI services website.
  • Then, fill out Part A of the OCI application form to apply for an OCI card. (Make sure you enter all the information correctly.)
  • Upload the photo and signature for the OCI card application process in Mauritius.
  • Then, fill out the OCI application form, Part B, and answer all the questions.
  • After that, upload all the documents for the OCI application for Mauritius, like a passport, photos, birth certificate, and many others.
  • Pay the OCI application fees and submit your application for the OCI card in Mauritius.
  • Then, print out the application form and wait for your OCI card processing.

Note: If you want to apply for an OCI Card Renewal or have lost your OCI card in Mauritius, then you have to visit the "OCI miscellaneous services" option in the visament.

Documents Required for OCI Application Mauritius

Documents play a crucial role in the OCI card application. So, let's see some of the valuable and necessary documents for a Mauritius OCI application.

  • You must submit a completed and filled-out Mauritius OCI application form.
  • You need to submit your Indian passport, which is at least 6 months valid.
  • Provide a copy of the birth certificate.
  • Submit two passport-size photographs with a 50x50 ratio.
  • You must provide a Renunciation or surrender certificate (if applicable).
  • OCI card based on spouse: submit marriage certificate for more than 2 years, spouse's Indian passport, and a joint affidavit from the Supreme Court of India.
  • For OCI for Minor, you must submit the child’s birth certificate, the Indian passport of one parent, and the marriage certificate of the parents.
  • For the conversion of a PIO to an OCI card, you must provide a PIO card and a spouse's OCI or Indian passport.

Fees for OCI Card Mauritius

Here are the detailed fees for the different types of OCI applications in Mauritius.

OCI Service Type Fees
New OCI Application 12,930 MUR (including taxes)
OCI Application for a Minor 12,530 MUR (including taxes)
Duplicate OCI Card 4,790 MUR (including taxes)
For Damaged and Lost OCI Cards 1,305 MUR (including taxes)
For any change in OCI or a New Passport
1,305 MUR (including taxes)
Re-issue of OCI Card 1,305 MUR (including taxes)
PIO to OCI Conversion 4,790 MUR (including taxes)
On Spouse Basis OCI 12,530 MUR (including taxes)

Processing Time and Validity for OCI Card Mauritius

After submitting the OCI application, you must wait 7-11 weeks for your Mauritius OCI processing. It also depends on the information and documents; your OCI application form will take fewer days to process if correct.
The validity of the OCI card is endless; it will never expire. However, you must update it when you turn 20 or 50 to update passport details or other personal information.

How to Track OCI Application Status Mauritius

To get the latest updates related to your OCI card application. You need to follow some of the steps given below.

  • Go to the OCI Card Miscellaneous Services website.
  • On the Home page, click on the "Status Enquiry" option.
  • Fill in your Passport number and Date of birth to get the status of your OCI application Form in Mauritius.
  • Fill in the Captcha after completing all the details.
  • Get real-time updates for your Mauritius OCI card application by clicking the "Get Status" option.

If you want more information about the OCI or OCI Miscellaneous Services, you can visit our visament website.

Get Help with Visament

As we have seen in this blog about how to apply for an OCI card application in Mauritius, its documents, and benefits. To enjoy visa-free visits, you need an OCI card; if you don't have one, no worries. Visament is here to help you. Through the Visament, you can have a smooth and hassle-free application process. If you want to update any details or change any information, you can visit the OCI miscellaneous services. For more information, you can contact our experts at the Visament website, who are ready to help you 24/7.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The cost of an OCI card for Mauritius for a single person is 12,930 MUR (including taxes).

To apply for an OCI Mauritius Card, you can use the visament website for a smooth and simple process or apply through the government website.

To get an OCI Mauritius Card, you will need to wait about 7-11 weeks. It also depends on the information and documents attached to the OCI application.

To re-apply for a damaged or lost OCI card in Mauritius, then you need to visit the OCI Miscellaneous Services and fill a new form for lost and damaged OCI card and pay the fees for the OCI application.

It is an ID that can be used to track the OCI application. It generally helps to start an Incomplete application.

Yes, an OCI card is better than a visa for a Spouse because an OCI application for spouse offers several benefits like visa free entry, and you can stay for an indefinite period in India.

You cannot directly download the OCI application form PDF, but after filling out the OCI form you can download it and make a PDF with all the support documents.

You can find your OCI registration temporary application ID on the application receipt or in the mail ID given at the time of registration.

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