Answers to Your Most Common OCI Questions
Yes, you can travel to India without an OCI card from Edinburgh UK. However, for this first, you need to apply for a visa to visit the country as without the OCI card you cannot travel to India visa-free.
Depending on the OCI application type the fees in Edinburgh varies. For a fresh OCI application, the fee is £215, for changing details in the card the charge is £21.00, the fee to replace a damaged or lost card is £75.00, converting a PIO to an OCI card is the fee is £75.00, and attestation of power of attorney or affidavit fee is £18.00 and form filling fee is £15.00. These fees also involve the VFS service charges of £7.44, SMS charges of £2.00, and courier fees of £15.00 (express one-day delivery) and £8.00 (3-day delivery) per application.
Yes, if you authorize someone to collect your passport from VFS Edinburgh UK, they can do so. However, the authorized needs to bring the VFS Global Consent form, valid ID proof, a copy of your ID, a photocopy of the bio-data page of your passport, a copy of a signature page, receipts issued at the time of passport submission, payment proof, photocopy of DOB certificate for any children on the application and photocopy of marriage certificate in case of spouse application along with them.
No, you do not need to carry your old passport with you in Edinburgh, UK if you have a current foreign passport and valid OCI card by your side. The lifelong visa sticker process has been discontinued by the Indian government.
An Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card is valid for a lifetime. There is no set validity of the OCI card. However, you need to re-issue it if the passport is renewed under 20 years old and over 50 years old.
Yes, if you authorize someone to collect your passport from VFS Manchester UK, they can do so. However, the authorized needs to bring the VFS Global Consent form, valid ID proof, a copy of your ID, a photocopy of the bio-data page of your passport, a copy of a signature page, receipts issued at the time of passport submission, payment proof, photocopy of DOB certificate for any children on the application and photocopy of marriage certificate in case of spouse application along with them.
The current OCI processing time in Manchester UK is between 4-12 weeks. However, the time may vary as per application type and technical reasons.
Depending on the OCI application type the fees in Manchester varies. For a fresh OCI application, the fee is £200.00–£218.00, for changing details in the card the charge is £18.00–£21.00, the fee to replace a damaged or lost card is £75.00–£82.00, convert a PIO to an OCI card is the fee is £66.00–£82.00, and to renew a lost OCI card the fee is £73.00. These fees also involve the VFS service charges of £7.44, SMS charges of £1.44–£2.00, service charges of £50.00–£99.00, and courier fees of £15.00 (express one-day delivery) and £8.00 (3-day delivery) per application.
Yes, with an OCI card, you can live permanently in India as it allows Indian-origin people to live and work in the country for an indefinite time.
An OCI cardholder is not entitled to be a member of Parliament, Legislative Assembly, or Legislative Council, to vote, and cannot hold Constitutional positions like Vice President, President, Judge of High or Supreme Court, or more.
For OCI services in Birmingham, you can apply at the Indian Visa and Consular Application. It is located at 5-14 South Road, Smethwick, Birmingham, B67 7BN. In addition, you can also book an appointment for OCI online on the High Commission of India, London website.
Yes, you can apply for an OCI card for your child in Birmingham. For this, you first need to fill out the application form and upload a clear photo of your child with your signature. Then, upload the mentioned documents take the printout of it, and sign it. After that, with VFS charges, submit the application to a VFS center and wait for application approval.
Depending on the OCI application type the fees in London varies. For a fresh OCI application, the fee is £200.00, for changing details in the card, renewing, or linking it to a new passport the charge is £21.00, the fee to replace a damaged or lost card or convert a PIO to an OCI card the fee is £75.00, and to renew a lost OCI card the fee is £73.00. These fees also involve the VFS service charges of £7.44, SMS charges of £2.00, and courier fees of £15.00 (express one-day delivery) and £8.00 (3-day delivery) per application.
People who fulfill the following eligibility criteria for an OCI in London are eligible for the card. It includes being a former Indian citizen, spouse of an OCI cardholder or Indian citizen, people with Indian passports, minor child of an OCI cardholder or Indian citizen, and people with nativity certificates.
To renew your OCI card in London first complete the online application form and gather the required documents. Along with your application submit your documents to the Indian High Commission in London and make the payment. Then, if required attend the interview and wait for the arrival of your new OCI card.
To apply for an OCI card in London first complete the online application form available on the VFS Global Center website or the Indian Consulate site. After that gather the mentioned documents and upload them with the application. Next, book an appointment at VFS Global. With this, submit your application and documents and make the payment. You can also pay the OCI card fee at the time of online submission of the OCI application.
Some common OCI Houston application errors are uploading bad-quality photos and signatures, mismatching details on the passport and OCI application, incorrect contact number and mail address, wrong postal address and zip code, etc.
To check OCI Houston status you can visit the OCI status enquiry page on the OCI services portal. Click on "Status Enquiry" and give your passport number and file reference number to check OCI Houston's status.
No, the Houston Consulate doesn't accept walk-ins for OCI applications. The OCI application must be submitted at a USA Application Center. A checklist of the required documents is available on the VFS Global website.
You can submit an OCI application in Houston at the VFS Global Indian Consular Application Center. The address is Suite 550, 1001 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002.
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