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To apply for an OCI, you have two ways: one is through the visament, which is a simple and smooth application process in which you need to choose the application type and fill in the application for OCI application. After that, you need to pay the fees to secure your OCI application for Malaysia and submit all the essential documents for your OCI application. Then, visament experts will review your application form and send it for further verification, then wait for processing and track your OCI application. The second way is through the government website: visit the OCI portal, fill out the Online OCI application form Part-A and Part-B, then submit all the related documents, with a print of the OCI application, to the High Commission of India in Kuala Lumpur and wait for the processing of your OCI application in Malaysia.
To book an appointment for the OCI application, you need to visit the OCI services and enter your passport number and date of birth. And click on the get status button to see the real-time updates for your OCi application in Malaysia.
If you want to change your OCI card, then you need to visit the official OCI services page and go to the “New Miscellaneous application” and select the service you need to change, like passport, date of birth, address change, or occupation change.
Yes, you can travel to India if you have a valid visa for India or have an e-tourist visa, then you can explore or travel to India.
An Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) is a travel document specified by the government of India for work, live, and stay purposes for people of Indian origin living in foreign countries.
To replace an OCI card, you need to visit the OCI miscellaneous services website where you need to fill are-issue an OCI card by submitting all the essential documents, such as photos, passport, and other documents, with fees for the reissue of an OCI card in Malaysia.
The fees for different OCI types are: New OCI application RM 1312, OCI application fees for a minor -RM 1312, Duplicate OCI card- RM 486, For lost and damaged OCI cards- RM 486, For any change in OCI or a new passport -RM 132, Re-issue of OCI card -RM 132, PIO to OCI conversion- RM 486.
For your OCI card Malaysia, you have to wait for 60 days. The processing time will also depend on the type of application and the details filled in by the applicant.
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.
Yes, as an NRI you can get an Aadhaar card, but it’s conditional. The Aadhaar card for NRI OCI can only be allocated if the person has stayed in India for at least 182 days in the last 12 months.
To start with, the process for OCI card renewal for a minor in India will require certain documents. Starting with you will need an old OCI card, a fresh passport copy, and a recent passport photo. To do so, you can use Visament's OCI Miscellaneous Services portal.
To upload the signature in the OCI application form, you need to upload it in the JPEG format. The size of the JPEG file should be less than 200 kB, and the pixels of the file must be under 200 KB.
You can track your OCI card status by going to the portal and entering your passport details and your file number to check the real-time status.
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