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The processing time depends on the OCI application type. Generally, if you apply for a new OCI card, it takes 5 to 6 weeks, and if you apply for card renewal, it takes 6 to 7 weeks to process in the UAE. However, this processing time may vary due to several factors such as individual circumstances, high volume of OCI applications, requirement of additional documents, or the city or country where your last passport was issued.
To apply for an OCI card in Dubai, visit the official site of OCI services, fill out the application form as per your OCI application type, then upload the requested documents on the site, pay the application fee, and book an appointment with VFS Global for the physical submission of your application. Once you're done with your appointment within the given processing time, you will get your OCI card. Also, you can apply for your OCI card in Dubai via Visament.
To send an OCI application through the post, you need to print out the application form with all the required documents and go to the Indian mission or post office to securely send your OCI application through the post.
In Australia, if you want to apply for a new OCI application. Then you need to give AUS $ 414 for a single person OCI application and for Re-issue you need to pay AUS $ 151 with an additional VFS service charge of AUS $ 15.90.
After completing an online application OCI form, you have to wait approximately 4-8 weeks for processing of your OCI application in Australia.
No, for passport change you don’t need to renew your OCI card every time. You only need to renew when you are at the age of 20 to at the age of 50 years.
OCI application is a lifetime valid document that can't expire, but it needs renewal when you have a new passport or you are at the age of 20 or 50 years.
You must make sure the photo you upload in the OCI application form is in JPEG or JPG format and has dimensions between 200x200 with a maximum size of 500 KB.
To fill an online application for a minor, you need to choose the OCI type and services and fill out the application form. Then you need to submit all the documents for verification and our visament team will book an appointment on your behalf for the OCI application. Then you can visit the nearest OCI center, take all your original documents, and get real-time updates by tracking the status of your OCI.
Yes, for minor applicants below 5 years, parental authorization is mandatory so you need to notarize the OCI application for a minor.
To apply for an OCI card for Australia, first, you need to visit the visament website, then choose the OCI services, and fill out your OCI application. Submit all the documents after it will be reviewed by our Visament team and send them for further verification then, our team will book an appointment on your behalf. After all the verification you can visit the nearest OCI center to collect your OCI card and all the original documents.
To track the OCI application online you need to visit OCi miscellaneous services, where you need to enter your passport number and date of birth. After all this you will be able to see the real-time updates of your OCI application status.
The OCI cardholders do not have the right to vote in Indian elections and cannot work in government sectors. Additionally, they do not have the permission to be a member of the Legislative Council, Legislative Assembly, or Parliament, and cannot hold constitutional posts such as the Supreme Court or High Court judge, President, or Vice President.
Yes, Person of Indian Origin cards are still valid in India till December 31, 2024.
Yes, PIO can become an Indian citizen if they register as an OCI.
Yes, PIO are able to own property in India subject to certain conditions.
OCI cardholders can live in India for an unlimited period of time.
PIOs are people of Indian origin who are citizens of countries other than India. An individual is eligible to apply for a PIO card if he/she at had an Indian passport, his/ her parents, grandparents, or great grandparents were born or permanently lived in India, or belonged to a territory that, on and after 15 August 1947, became part of India.
PIO and OCI cardholders do not have permission to vote in Indian elections, they cannot purchase any plantation property, and hold government jobs. In addition, they need permission to visit restricted and preserved areas. Also, do not participate in Indian elections or hold any constitutional positions.
Yes, you can apply for an OCI or PIO card online. However, you cannot apply for PIO cards since the scheme is discontinued by the Indian government and merged with the OCI card, so you can only apply for the OCI card. To do so, you can use the Indian government OCI services website. Through this, you can fill out the application form, submit the required documents, pay the applicable fee online, and book an appointment with the Indian consulate or embassy for your biometrics data and physical submission of the application.
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