Common Frequently Asked Questions

You need to provide a single digital colour photo for your OCI application in Ottawa, in the given size and ratio: 2 inches x 2 inches, with a plain white background.

For proof of address, you can submit a valid foreign passport, a driving license, your latest utility bills, bank and credit card statements, and any valid government IDs.

You need to pay the OCI application fees at the BLS application center in the form of a Money Order or Demand Draft.

To get an OCI card, you will generally need to wait 6-7 weeks. It is the normal processing time for an OCI card in Ottawa.

OCI cardholders are not allowed to work or hold any government position, or serve in any constitutional office, and they are also not allowed to purchase agricultural or plantation land in India, nor cannot vote or participate in India's democratic process.

There are no limits or validity for an OCI. You can stay with an OCI as long as you want without reporting to any authority or police for the duration of your stay.

Yes, if they have a valid OCI card and a foreign passport, you can travel freely to India from Calgary. However, if they don't have an OCI, they need to apply for a visa to enter India.

Yes, you need to go to the BLS center in Calgary to submit your OCI application, along with all supporting documents and your biometrics.

Any person who has renounced their Indian citizenship and has a foreign citizenship can apply for the OCI card. If you are a former Indian passport holder, if your parents have Indian citizenship or from Indian origin, or if you are the spouse of an Indian citizen and have been married for more than 2 years, and if you are a minor, your parents have a valid OCI or are of Indian origin, in that cases, ypou are eligible to apply for an OCI card.

You need to wait about 6-7 weeks to receive your OCI card from Vancouver. However, your OCI card may be delayed if there are many applications, and if you have entered any incorrect information or failed to attach supporting documents, your application may also be rejected.

For your OCI card, you will need at least 2 color photos in 2x2 format. Make sure your face is clear and visible in the photo, with a plain white background.

By applying for the Express Entry Program, you can get your OCI card in Canada as quickly as possible. This process will take only 6 months, so you will receive your OCI card from Canada within that time.

You can update the details in the OCI card by going to the OCI services, selecting OCI Miscellaneous, and choosing passport particulars updation or address updation. After uploading all the supporting documents, you will get your new OCI with updated passport and address details.

Yes, you need to apply for the OCI card name through the OCI miscellaneous services online by filing the application, uploading all required documents, and paying the applicable fees for an OCI after marriage or a change of address.

You need to renew your OCI card if you are 20 years old when you get your passport number. You need to apply for the OCI card renewal to update your passport number on it. If you want to change any details on your OCI card, you need to apply for OCI card renewal.

To track your OCI application, you need to visit the official OCI services website and then enter the application ID and passport number. After entering the captcha and clicking on the get status button, you will get the real-time status of your OCI application.

Customers from Seattle can contact the VFS helpline numbers for support or visit their local Indian Embassy or Consulate.

You can contact the OCI helpdesk for further support by connecting with them through their designated email address: helpdesk-oci@gov.in. Alternatively, you can also contact service providers like VFS Global.

Yes, you can update the personal details on your OCI card by using the OCI miscellaneous services. You don't have to apply for a new one.

No, OCI cards cannot be processed urgently; they are processed in their usual time.