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Understanding OCI

What is OCI Card?

An OCI (Overseas Citizenship of India) is a card that allows an Indian origin UK citizen to stay, live, or study in India for an indefinite period under Section 7A of the Citizenship Act of 1955. It provides free entry to foreign nationals of Indian origin to India as often as they wish, with visa-free, multiple-entry access.

An Indian OCI card helps you maintain ties with India, such as attending family gatherings, travelling, attending meetings or conferences, and managing your property in India.
OCI Card Eligibility in UK

Who Can Apply for an India OCI Card in UK?

Former Indian Citizens

An individual with former Indian citizenship can apply for an OCI card in the UK.

Children and Grandchildren of Indian Citizens

Children and grandchildren of Indian citizen can be eligible for OCI.

Spouses of Indian Citizens/OCI Cardholders

Foreign spouses of OCI cardholders and Indian citizen is eligible to apply for OCI card in the UK.

Person of Indian Origin (PIO)

Persons of Indian origin are eligible to apply for OCI.
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OCI Card Application Services & Pricing in the UK

Choose the right OCI service package based on your needs — whether you prefer paying government fees yourself, all-in-one processing, or priority handling with a faster turnaround.

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From Starting-to-End OCI Application Assistance UK

Here are 6 simple steps mentioned to get your OCI card in the UK.

Visament OCI Process
From Starting-to-End OCI Application Assistance UK

Here are 6 simple steps mentioned to get your OCI card in the UK.

  • 1
    OCI Eligibility and Document Verification
    Our OCI specialist will check your eligibility and verify the documents.
  • 2
    OCI Photo and Signature
    Your signature and photo will be reviewed in accordance with the OCI specifications.
  • 3
    OCI Application Form Filling
    Our experts will fill your OCI application form and submit the application.
  • 4
    Fee & Submission Support
    Pay the required OCI application fee in the UK.
  • 5
    VFS/BLS Appointment & Courier Support
    We will book an appointment at the VFS application center and complete the courier process.
  • 6
    Track OCI Application Status
    We will provide the updated status of your UK OCI application.
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What You Need to Do

You just complete these 2 simple steps for OCI processing in UK.

  • 1
    Notarize and Sign the Documents
    Make sure all your documents are properly signed and notarised.
  • 2
    Go to the VFS or BLS Application Center
    Go to the application centre to submit biometrics or documents for the UK OCI card.

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Our experts will review and verify your documents for the application to avoid any errors.

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We help identify the errors in your OCI application and resubmit with the correct details.

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OCI Card Checklist UK

OCI Card Application Document for UK Applicants

Select your application type to view the exact list of documents required for OCI Card Application submitted from the UK

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)
  • 01
    Proof of Address
    Aadhaar, Passport, Utility Bill, Rent Agreement, Bank Statement
    Required
  • 02
    Current Passport
    Clear copy of valid passport including personal details and address information pages
    Required
  • 03
    Cancelled Indian Passport
    Upload first three and last two pages of your cancelled Indian passport
    Required
  • 04
    Naturalization Certificate
    Official certificate confirming acquisition of foreign citizenship from respective government authority
    Required
  • 05
    Marriage Certificate
    Submit apostilled or attested marriage certificate if applying based on spouse details
    Required
  • 06
    Employment Letter
    Recent employment letter stating job role, employer details, and current work location
    Required
  • 07
    Surrender Certificate
    Proof of renunciation of Indian citizenship issued after surrendering Indian passport
    Required
  • 08
    Photograph
    Recent passport-size photograph meeting required specifications with clear face and white background
    Required
  • 09
    Signature
    Upload clear signature on plain white background without shadows or distortions
    Required
  • 10
    Indian Origin Proof
    Document confirming applicant’s Indian origin through parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent records
    Required
Download the complete OCI checklist — organized by category with format specifications. Download checklist
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)
  • 01
    Current Address Proof
    Valid document showing your current residential address with complete details
    Required
  • 02
    Current Passport Copy
    Clear copy of first and last pages of your valid foreign passport
    Required
  • 03
    Spouse’s Indian Passport / OCI
    Copy of spouse’s valid Indian passport or OCI card with personal details page
    Required
  • 04
    Legal Status of Spouse
    Document proving spouse’s citizenship or visa status in current country of residence
    Required
  • 05
    Marriage Certificate
    Official marriage certificate, apostilled or attested, clearly showing both applicant and spouse names
    Required
  • 06
    Birth Certificate
    Official birth certificate showing applicant’s name, date of birth, and parent details clearly
    Required
  • 07
    Employment Letter
    Recent employment letter stating job role, employer details, and current work location
    Required
  • 08
    Spouse Passport
    Clear copy of spouse’s valid passport showing personal details, photo, and nationality information
    Required
  • 09
    Parent’s Birth Certificate
    Official birth certificate showing parent’s name, date of birth, and place of birth clearly
    Required
  • 10
    Indian Address Proof
    Aadhar(Self or Parents),Voter i'd, Lease Agreement, Energy Bill
    Required
  • 11
    Signature
    Upload clear signature on plain white background without shadows or distortions
    Required
  • 12
    Photograph
    Recent passport-size photograph meeting required specifications with clear face and white background
    Required
Download the complete OCI checklist — organized by category with format specifications. Download checklist
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)
  • 01
    Current Address Proof
    Valid document showing your current residential address with complete details
    Required
  • 02
    Current Passport Copy
    Clear copy of first and last pages of your valid foreign passport
    Required
  • 03
    Grandparent's Indian Passport
    If older Required all Information Pages
    Required
  • 04
    Legal Status of Parents in the UK
    Document proving parents’ visa, residency, or citizenship status in the United Kingdom
    Required
  • 05
    Proof of Foreign Nationality
    Naturalization/Citizenship Certificate
    Required
  • 06
    Grandparents or parents marriage Certificate
    Required for Grandparents base
    Required
  • 07
    Marriage Certificate
    Official marriage certificate, apostilled or attested, clearly showing both applicant and spouse names
    Required
  • 08
    Employment Letter
    Recent employment letter stating job role, employer details, and current work location
    Required
  • 09
    Student I'd
    Valid student identification card showing enrollment details, institution name, and student status clearly
    Required
  • 10
    Birth Certificate
    Official birth certificate showing applicant’s name, date of birth, and parent details clearly
    Required
  • 11
    Photograph
    Recent passport-size photograph meeting required specifications with clear face and white background
    Required
  • 12
    Signature
    Upload clear signature on plain white background without shadows or distortions
    Required
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)
  • 01
    Current Address Proof
    Valid document showing your current residential address with complete details
    Required
  • 02
    Current Passport
    Clear copy of valid passport including personal details and address information pages
    Required
  • 03
    Both Parents’ Indian Passports
    Indian Origin Proof
    Required
  • 04
    Legal Status of Parents in the UK
    Document proving parents’ visa, residency, or citizenship status in the United Kingdom
    Required
  • 05
    Parents Marriage Certificate
    Official marriage certificate of parents, attested or apostilled, clearly showing both names
    Required
  • 06
    Student I'd
    Valid student identification card showing enrollment details, institution name, and student status clearly
    Required
  • 07
    Employment Letter
    Recent employment letter stating job role, employer details, and current work location
    Required
  • 08
    Birth Certificate
    Official birth certificate showing applicant’s name, date of birth, and parent details clearly
    Required
  • 09
    Signature
    Upload clear signature on plain white background without shadows or distortions
    Required
  • 10
    Photograph
    Recent passport-size photograph meeting required specifications with clear face and white background
    Required
  • 01
    Proof of Address
    Aadhaar, Passport, Utility Bill, Rent Agreement, Bank Statement
    Required
  • 02
    Current Passport
    Clear copy of valid passport including personal details and address information pages
    Required
  • 03
    Indian Parent’s Indian Passport
    Copy of Indian parent’s valid passport including first and last pages with details
    Required
  • 04
    Foreign Parent’s Foreign Passport
    Clear copy of foreign parent’s valid passport showing personal details and nationality information
    Required
  • 05
    Naturalization Certificate
    Official certificate confirming acquisition of foreign citizenship from respective government authority
    Required
  • 06
    Legal Status of Parents in the UK
    Document proving parents’ visa, residency, or citizenship status in the United Kingdom
    Required
  • 07
    Marriage Certificate
    Submit apostilled or attested marriage certificate if applying based on spouse details
    Required
  • 08
    Birth Certificate
    Official birth certificate showing applicant’s name, date of birth, and parent details clearly
    Required
  • 09
    Student I'd
    Valid student identification card showing enrollment details, institution name, and student status clearly
    Required
  • 10
    Photograph
    Recent passport-size photograph meeting required specifications with clear face and white background
    Required
  • 11
    Signature
    Upload clear signature on plain white background without shadows or distortions
    Required
  • 01
    Proof of Address
    Aadhaar, Passport, Utility Bill, Rent Agreement, Bank Statement
    Required
  • 02
    Current Passport
    Clear copy of valid passport including personal details and address information pages
    Required
  • 03
    Both Parents’ Indian Passports
    Indian Origin Proof
    Required
  • 04
    Foreign Passports of Both Parents
    Clear copies of both parents’ valid foreign passports showing personal details and nationality information
    Required
  • 05
    Legal Status of Parents in the UK
    Document proving parents’ visa, residency, or citizenship status in the United Kingdom
    Required
  • 06
    Marriage Certificate
    Submit apostilled or attested marriage certificate if applying based on spouse details
    Required
  • 07
    Birth Certificate
    Official birth certificate showing applicant’s name, date of birth, and parent details clearly
    Required
  • 08
    Signature
    Upload clear signature on plain white background without shadows or distortions
    Required
  • 09
    Photograph
    Recent passport-size photograph meeting required specifications with clear face and white background
    Required
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Surrender your Indian passport after getting citizenship of another country, and get your surrender certificate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The OCI photo requirement for a UK citizen is: the photo should be 51mm x 51mm, showing the full face from head to shoulders against a plain white background. Make sure the passport should be passport sized, with high resolution.

The fees for the OCI application in the UK are £215.44, along with the VFS service fee of £7.44, ICWF fee of £2.

The processing time for the OCI application in the UK is about 4-8 weeks, depending on the number of applications received by the authorities and on the documents and information provided by the applicant.

Yes, your OCI application from the UK can be rejected if you provide incorrect documents or details in your application. Also, if you do not submit your OCI photo and signature mismatch, then your OCI application can be rejected or delayed.

Yes, you can submit your OCI application online in the UK by applying through the official OCI service portal, by providing all the supporting documents, entering all the correct information, and paying the fees.

To apply for the OCI card in the UK, you need to provide all the notarised documents, correct information, fill out the online OCI application, pay the required fees, and submit the documents and biometrics at the VFS appointment center.

To apply for the OCI card application for UK citizens, you need to submit the following documents: a copy of the UK passport, a cancelled Indian passport, a marriage certificate (if required), a naturalisation certificate, proof of current address, a filled OCI application form, two passport-size photos, a valid signature and proof of Indian origin.

An OCI card provides various benefits to the foreign national of Indian origin, such as a life-long visa-free multi-entry, exemption from local police and authorities for the duration of stay in India, parity with non-resident Indians in the economic, educational, and financial sectors, and equal fares as Indian citizens for domestic flights, along with the right to to study, work, or live in India for an indefinite time.

An OCI card can be applied for by eligible foreign nationals of Indian origin in UK, such as: former Indian citizens, children of Indian citizens, spouses of foreign OCI or Indian citizens, and persons of Indian origin.

An OCI card is better than an Indian visa. An OCI card provides various benefits to foreign nationals of Indian origin, such as lifelong visa-free entry, the right to study, work or live in India for an indefinite time period.

No, OCI cardholders do not need to pay a high amount of taxes compared to Indian citizens. Their tax liability is determined by their residential status in a financial year.

No, an OCI card has a lifetime validity and does not have an expiry date. However, you need to update your OCI card after turning 20 years of age and 50 years of age.

To apply for an Indian OCI card, you need to be a former Indian citizen on or after January 26, 1950. You must be married to an Indian citizen or OCI cardholder for a minimum of two years for an OCI based on a spouse. Your parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents should have been born in India.

Yes, a child in the UK can apply for the OCI card with a valid UK passport, and one of their parents or grandparents is of Indian origin or was an Indian citizen.

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