Minor OCI Application for Children of NRIs and Persons of Indian Origin

A Minor OCI card is valid for a lifetime and does not have a valid expiry date. However, you need to renew the OCI card to update the essential information about it after turning 20 or 50 years of age.

No, it is not mandatory that a child needs an OCI card. He or she can easily travel to India by applying for an Indian visa. However, getting an OCI card is advisable by the authorities, as it provides you with various benefits such as lifelong visa-free entry, the right to work, study, or live in India for an indefinite period without reporting to any local police station or authorities.

The processing time for the minor OCI card is about 4-8 weeks. However, the application process also depends on the number of applications received by the authority and the documents and information provided by the applicant.

Here is the list of documents required for the OCI card for a minor: Minor passport, parents' Indian passports, legal status of parents in a foreign country, marriage or divorce certificate, birth certificate of the minor, two passport-size photos, left thumb impression, and a valid address proof.

Yes, both parents can apply for the minor OCI card and sign the parents' authorization of consent forms, then submit the application to the relevant authority.

Yes, a newborn applicant can apply for the new passport before applying for the OCI application. As for the OCI card application, a passport is a mandatory requirement.

Yes, you need to provide a valid parental consent for the Minor OCI card application. The parents must provide a valid, notarized form with all the supporting documents.

You need to renew your minor passport after turning 20 years of age when you receive your new foreign passport.

The fees for the minor OCI card application are 15,000 for each application.

Yes, you will need to update your OCI card if you have obtained a new passport.

To update your child's OCI card, you can apply through the OCI miscellaneous service, which helps you smoothly.

Generally, both parents' consent is required for a child's OCI card, but if a child has a single parent, then you need to submit a valid document and consent forms with a supporting document such as a death certificate, court order, or any divorce decree.

No, for a child OCI application, you will need to obtain a police verification.

For the minor OCI application, you need to provide a left-hand thumb impression for boys and a right thumb impression for girls.

OCI card applicants can sign their application form when they reach the age of more than 5 years old. For the minor applicants who are under the age of 5 years, they need to provide a thumb impression.