OCI Card Application
  • Processing Time: 5-6 Weeks
  • Government Fees: $224.44
  • Visament Fee: $100
  • Validity: Lifelong
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OCI Miscellaneous Services
  • Processing Time: 5-6 Weeks
  • Government Fees: $45.44
  • Visament Fee: $100
  • Validity: Lifelong
Surrender of Indian Passport
  • Processing Time: 2-3 Weeks
  • Government Fees: $145
  • Visament Fee: $100
  • Validity: Lifelong
X1 Visa + OCI Card
  • Processing Time: 7-8 Weeks
  • Government Fees: $315.34
  • Visament Fee: $180
  • Validity: Lifelong
Surrender of Indian Passport + OCI Card
  • Processing Time: 6-7 Weeks
  • Government Fees: $369.44
  • Visament Fee: $180
  • Validity: Lifelong

Required Documents for OCI Card Application in UK

Your important documents at your fingertips for OCI Card Application in UK

  • Proof of Address
  • Current Passport
  • Cancelled Indian Passport
  • Naturalization Certificate
  • Marriage Certificate
  • Employment Letter
  • Surrender Certificate
  • Divorce Decree
  • Name Change Document
  • Spouse’s Passport

Things to Know

1. Indian passport photocopy accepted.

2. Post-2009 citizenship requires a renunciation certificate.

3. If no cancelled passport or any photocopy, submit the election card, 10th/12th marksheet, or parents’ citizenship proof. ( any two)
  • Current Address Proof
  • Current Passport Copy
  • Spouse’s Passport
  • Legal Status of Spouse
  • Naturalization Certificate
  • Marriage Certificate
  • Birth Certificate
  • Employment Letter
  • Spouse Consent letter

Things to Know

1. Indian passport photocopy accepted.

2. Post-2009 citizenship requires a renunciation certificate.

3. If no cancelled passport or any photocopy, submit the election card, 10th/12th marksheet, or parents’ citizenship proof. ( any two)
  • Address Proof
  • Minor’s Current Passport
  • Both Parents’ Indian Passports
  • Proof of Legal Status in the UK
  • Parents Marriage Certificate
  • Birth Certificate
  • Foreign Passports of Both Parents
  • If anyone in the family has an OCI card

Things to Know

1. Indian passport photocopy accepted.

2. Post-2009 citizenship requires a renunciation certificate.

3. If no cancelled passport or any photocopy, submit the election card, 10th/12th marksheet, or parents’ citizenship proof. ( any two)

What Are the Benefits of an OCI Card?

The full form of OCI is Overseas Citizenship of India, a special status for Indian origin people who hold citizenship of another country. Benefits of OCI Card:

  • Lifelong visa-free access to India
  • Unlimited multi-entry travel
  • No repeated visa applications
  • Easy NRE/NRO/FCNR account setup
  • Simplified KYC for financial services

Types of OCI Applications

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    Former Citizen of India (Naturalized)

    People who were citizens of India before obtaining a foreign nationality.

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    Spouse-Based OCI

    Foreign husband/wife of Indian citizens or OCI cardholders applying for the card through their partner.

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    Minor Child OCI

    Minor applicants who are eligible to apply for the card on their own or through their Indian parents.

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    Parents-Based OCI

    Individuals whose parents or grandparents were citizens of India are also eligible to apply for an OCI card.

How to Apply for OCI Card with Visament

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Choose a service

Select the service you want to get help with

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Payment & Document Upload

Upload all the required documents and pay for the fees

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Expert Verification

Our OCI Card Expert will review your details

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Get Your OCI Card

Collect your final documents and take advantage of their benefits.

OCI Card Services Offered by Visament for UK Residents

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OCI Card Renewal / Reissue

  • OCI Card Renewal Assistance
  • Document Verification
  • Online Application Support
  • Application Tracking
  • Personalized Consultation
Apply for OCI Renewal /Reissue
 
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Conversion of PIO Card to OCI Card

  • PIO to OCI Conversion Assistance
  • Document Verification
  • Form Submission Guidance
  • Status Tracking & Updates
  • Personalized Consultation
Apply for Conversion
 
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Lost or Damaged OCI Card

  • OCI Card Replacement Support
  • Document Verification
  • Application Assistance
  • Tracking and Updates
  • 24*7 Assistance Support
Apply for Lost/Damaged OCI
 
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OCI Miscellaneous Services

  • Application Modifications
  • OCI Card Status Updates
  • Address Change Support
  • OCI Card Renewals & Reissues
  • Document Verification
Apply for Miscellaneous Services
 
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OCI Card for Minors

  • Guided Minors Process
  • Document Checklist
  • Easy Submission
  • Hassle-Free Assistance
  • Expert Consultation
Apply OCI for Minors
 
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X1 Visa Extension Services

  • Application Modifications
  • Document Verification & Review
  • Form Filling Assistance
  • Pre-Submission Checklist
  • Transition to OCI or Other Visas
Apply for X visa Extension
 
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What is an OCI card? A Guide for UK Residents

An OCI card is an immigration status that authorizes a foreign citizen of Indian origin to work and reside in India for an unspecified period. The government of India launched it for the Indians residing internationally and who insisted on dual citizenship. Visament offers online OCI card services in the UK to make the OCI card application process easy for you.

  • Visament delivers expert assistance at budget-friendly prices.
  • We ensure a seamless and stress-free process for every applicant.
  • Stay informed with our OCI agents guiding you every step of the way.
  • With 5+ years of experience, we boast a 98% OCI application approval rate.

Fast-Track Your Online OCI application in the UK

Let visament agents handle your OCI card application with expert guidance and 98% approval success. Start today and stay connected to India effortlessly.

OCI Card Benefits and Eligibility Criteria for UK Residents

  • An OCI card allows you to seek employment in India without a work visa.
  • Travel to and from India at any hour of day or night, visa-free.
  • No renewals or reapplying—your OCI card is a lifetime visa.
  • Invest in residential or commercial properties (except farmland or plantation) without hassles.
  • Open bank accounts and enroll yourself in the top colleges of India with ease.
  • Stay rooted and pass on cultural values and traditions to your family.
  • Whether you wish to work or study or just travel and have a feel of India, OCI card provides you with limitless options to indulge in India.
  • An OCI card is available to any foreign national who was an Indian citizen on or after January 26, 1950.
  • An OCI card is also available to foreign nationals who were eligible for Indian citizenship as of January 26, 1950.
  • People from territories that became part of India after August 15, 1947, can apply for OCI.
  • OCI cards can be beneficial to children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren of eligible Indian citizens.
  • The OCI program applies to minor children of any parent with Indian citizenship.
  • All foreign spouses of Indian citizens or OCI cardholders, as per Section 7A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, who are legally married and have sustained the marriage for at least two continuous years, are eligible.
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Why Choose Visament for Your OCI Application?

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Speedy Approval

Visament has a team of professionals to look after every application. They fill out the application form accurately and submit it on time to get it approved quickly. We will provide you with your OCI card without any delay.

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Privacy and Confidentiality

It takes a lot of trust to share your data and information with us but don’t worry because we will keep your trust by making sure that all your information is safe and secure. Your trust is our success.

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Optimize Time

The application process for an Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) card is time-consuming. We can help you save time by filling out the application form on your behalf. You can optimize this time while we get an OCI card for you.

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Client Support

Have questions about OCI renewal UK or anything no worries our team is available at all times to resolve any query and update you throughout the application process. Anyone can connect with our customer support team

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Monitoring Progress

The Visament team will ensure that you receive regular updates about the status of your application. We will notify you about any progress in the OCI application status. You will not have to keep track of the status, as we will do it for you.

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Clarity and Clearness

We do not hide anything from our beloved customers. The complete process for each service will be transparent. Our team will ensure to keep you updated about every single thing without keeping anything undisclosed.

Success Stories with Visament’s Expert Services

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Applied for an OCI Card Through Visament

I have applied for an OCI card service through the Visament website, which was recommended by my friend, and it is one of the best websites that I have ever seen. It has a simple application process with skilled OCI experts to help you solve any problem or query during the application process.

Kaushal Shyam
Trustpilot

Cleared All My Doubts With OCI Agents

I had some doubts related to my OCI application process, so I took help from the online OCI card agents near me, and they solved all my doubts in just a few minutes. I'm amazed to see such a fast response from the support team of Visament.

Niraj Das
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Visament is the Best Choice I Have Made for My Application

Choosing Visament for my OCI application is the best choice I have ever made because it has an easy application process and has the best support team, which is always active to help you in the application process. I will recommend all the people who want to apply for an OCI to choose the Visament website for a smooth application process.

Jitendra Sharma
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Friends Suggested the Visament Website

I want to apply for a Spouse-based OCI card, but I don't know where to apply for one. Then my friend suggested the Visament website, which is a trusted and safe website to apply for the OCI card. After submitting my complete application got my OCI card based on my spouse in just a few weeks.

Minakashi Kumawat
Trustpilot

Applied for a Hassle-free OCI Application

I don't know where to apply for a hassle-free online OCI card application UK because I cannot apply offline OCI application. Then I got to know the Visament website, which has a smooth application process, so I filled out the application form and submitted all the documents and fees. And I got my OCI card error-free from the Visament website.

Naveen Aswani
Trustpilot

Got My OCI Card in Just a Few Days

One of the perfect websites to apply for an OCI card, through this website, my dad has also got his OCI card. He says it is the best website with no errors or mistakes. So I have also got my OCI card through the Visament website in just a few days after submitting my application.

Prateek Sahu
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Submitted Documents for My OCI Based on My Grandparents

Through the Visament website, I have applied for an OCI card based on my grandparents, for which I have submitted all the documents to the visament website online, such as address proof, passport copy, Passport of grandparents, parents' legal status in the UK, and many more for the easy application processing.

Ajay Rathi
Trustpilot

Impressed With the Fast OCI Application Processing

I'm impressed by the quick OCI application processing through the Visament website. It is the best decision for me to apply for a hassle-free OCI application through the safe and trusted Visament website. I will look for more services through the Visament in the future.

Ritika Shetty
Trustpilot

Got My OCI Card Error-free From Visament

I got my OCI card through the Visament without any mistakes or errors.  Its OCI consultants also helped me in the application process to submit a perfect application. In my opinion, it is the best website to apply for OCI services online.

Ishan Mishra
Trustpilot

Visament Has a Smooth Application Process

I want to thank the Visament website for providing such great OCI services easily and Hassle-free to me. I'm impressed with their services and also suggested that my family and friends apply through the Visament website for a smooth application process.

Parth Sharma
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Visament Has Qualified OCI Agents

Visament has a team of highly qualified and experienced OCI agents who are always active and dedicated to ensuring a hassle-free application process.  With their support and guidance, I got my OCI card easily. One of the websites with helpful and knowledgeable OCI assistance.

Ritika Singh
Trustpilot

I Had a Great Experience With Visament

I had an amazing experience with the OCI card application service through the Visament website. I got the smoothest OCI application process UK from the Visament website. With their quick application processing, I received my OCI card faster than the usual processing time.

Vartika Daiya
Trustpilot

Visament Has Polite and Friendly Agents

I took help from the OCI services UK agents throughout the whole application process, from application filling to submission. They are very calm, polite, and friendly, and they made sure that I submitted my OCI application without any problems or mistakes.

Yogesh Soni
Trustpilot

Visament OCI Assistance Helped Me

Visament has active and responsive OCI card agents. Their assistance helped me to fill out an easy OCI application. Impressed with the support and assistance from the skilled OCI consultants. Thank you, team Visament, for providing such great services online and helping me through my queries and problems.

Dhananjay Sagar
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Applied for OCI Miscellaneous Services Uk

Applied for an OCI miscellaneous services online through the Visament. Easy application and affordable fees, and I can also check the status of my OCI application through the Visament website and get all the real-time updates like where my application is now, how much it has been processed, and how much time it will take. This will help me to monitor my application easily.

Ahshima Saxena

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Frequently Asked Questions

To apply for an OCI card in the UK, fill out the registration form, choose your package, and proceed with the payment.

The Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card is a vital document for individuals of Indian origin, including those married to Indian citizens or with Indian-origin parents or grandparents.

New OCI Card: £194.00, PIO to OCI Conversion: £66.00, OCI Renewal: £21.00, OCI Renewal (Lost Case): £73.00,

OCI cardholders must re-issue their card when they receive a new passport, up to age 20 and after age 50, within 3 months.

The OCI application process in the UK typically takes 4 to 6 weeks. Any delay beyond this may indicate a technical issue.

Certain individuals are not eligible for an OCI in the UK, mainly those who are or were a citizen of Pakistan ot Bangladesh, or whose parents, grandparents, or great-grandparents were citizens of these two countries. Also, people who have ever served in a foreign military, including their home country's military and foreign military personnel, including those who are retired or in service, and foreign diplomats, are ineligible for an OCI card.

OCI cards are valid for life. However, re-issuance is required when a new passport is issued under the age of 20 and after the age of 50.

Yes, you can travel to India from the UK without an OCI card. However, you need to have a valid visa for your stay in the country.

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